Founded in 1967, the company creates and commercializes nanomanufacturing technology. It has equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panels, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy-efficient glass. It employs around 14,000 people throughout the world. Over 85% of its sales are to global markets, with 70% of sales to Asia, including Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, South-East Asia and China.