Semiconductor group praises legislative solution for U.S. CHIPS Act

SEMI president Jon Stockunas praised proposed legislative action to improve semiconductor research and development (R&D) facilities in the United States.

Global semiconductor manufacturing industry grows to start 2024

The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the first quarter of 2024 showed improvement with increased installed wafer fab capacity.

Global 200mm semiconductor fabs to reach record capacity by 2026

Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% through 2026 according to a SEMI report.

Global chip industry to invest more than $500 billion over next two years

SEMI announced the semiconductor industry will invest more than $500 billion by 2024, which will include 28 manufacturing facilities starting construction in 2023.

Electronic system design industry reports double-digit revenue growth

A SEMI technology community announces an increased revenue of 14.4% to $3.4 billion in Q4 2021 in the electronic system design industry.

Semiconductor fab spending projected to exceed $100 billion in 2022

SEMI projects fab equipment spending for front-end facilities is expected to jump to an all-time high of $107 billion in 2022 as demand remains high across the globe.

Semiconductor sales finish 2021 on high note

Semiconductor billings consistently over 35% YoY in the second half of 2021 due to high industry demand.

Global semiconductor equipment sales reach record high

SEMI reported record semiconductor equipment sales for the fifth quarter in a row as strong demand fuels industry.

Silicon wafer shipments reach record highs

Worldwide silicon wafer shipments reached a record high in the third quarter according to a SEMI report.

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment billings Aug. 37.6% YoY

Semiconductor manufacturing billings were up more than 35% in August 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.