Nova is a leading provider of advanced metrology and process-control solutions for semiconductor manufacturers across the globe. The company develops and sells high-precision hardware and software platforms—including dimensional metrology, materials characterization, and chemical analysis tools—that enable chipmakers to monitor and optimize fabrication processes at increasingly advanced technology nodes. Nova serves leading semiconductor manufacturers in logic, foundry, memory, and advanced packaging through direct sales channels, generating revenue primarily from equipment sales and software solutions, while maintaining a large research and development operation focused on optical, X-ray, spectroscopy, and chemical analysis technologies.