Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates is a leading producer of ion implantation equipment used in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services semiconductor processing equipment for virtually all of the major semiconductor manufacturers in the United States, Europe and the Asia Pacific. It patented VIISta ion implanter products are designed to leverage single wafer processing technology for the full range of semiconductor implant applications. The company also provides support, training, and after-market products and services. Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates has headquarters in Gloucester, Mass., and operations throughout the world.