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APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE · 2026-08-20 · Importance 10 · Surprise 6

Applied Materials sells its highly technical equipment and service portfolio primarily through a direct sales force rather than an indirect distribution model. The company collaborates closely with global semiconductor customers to design systems and processes that meet technical and production requirements. The direct customer relationship supports early involvement in technology selection and integration of new products into customer manufacturing plans.