Gabriel (Gaby) Waisman, CEO of Nova Ltd., a provider of metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry, stated that customer requirements are increasingly advanced, bordering on science fiction. Waisman made the remarks in an interview published on the company's website, discussing the impact of AI investments on demand for Nova's products.
Nova, headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, specializes in optical metrology and process control for semiconductor manufacturing. The company has seen increased demand as chipmakers invest heavily in AI-related technologies, which require more precise measurement tools. Waisman noted that the industry's push toward smaller, more complex chips is driving innovation in metrology.
According to Nova's financial reports, the company reported revenue of $518 million in 2025, up from $458 million in 2024. The growth is attributed to the expansion of AI and high-performance computing markets. Waisman emphasized that Nova's technology helps customers achieve the extreme precision needed for advanced nodes.
Waisman, who became CEO in 2023, has led the company through a period of rapid technological change. He highlighted that Nova's investments in AI and machine learning are helping to meet customer demands for faster, more accurate measurements. The company continues to develop new solutions for the semiconductor industry's evolving needs.
