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Semi symposium to consider potential of new technologies

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Semiconductor industry association SEMI has organised a symposium to consider the technology requirements of Europe going forward.

The SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS Europe), scheduled for 31 March to 2 April 2019 in Milan, Italy will soon host discussions about Europe’s most relevant strategic, economic and social needs.

Top European companies, research and public institutions will debate on how Europe can seize the full potential of digital innovation through collaborations in the electronics, components and systems community – from enterprises of all sizes to researchers and academia.  [Read more…] about Semi symposium to consider potential of new technologies

Global spending on semiconductor fabrication equipment projected to decrease in 2019

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Global semiconductor fabrication equipment spending is expected to decline 14 percent, to $53 billion, in 2019 but stage a strong recovery of 27 percent, rising to $67 billion, to set a new record in 2020, according to industry association Semi. 

Spurred by a slowdown in the memory sector, the 2019 downturn marks the end of a three-year growth run for semiconductor manufacturing equipment spending.

Over the past two years, memory accounted for an annual share of about 55 percent of all equipment, a proportion expected to drop to as low as 45 percent in 2019 but rebound to 55 percent in 2020.  [Read more…] about Global spending on semiconductor fabrication equipment projected to decrease in 2019

China silicon wafer production capacity growth ‘fastest in the world’, says Semi

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The growth in silicon wafer production capacity in China is the “fastest in the world”, according to a report by industry association Semi.

Semi says China is “unwavering in its drive to build a strong, self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain”.

The country is planning more new fab projects than any other region in the world from 2017 to 2020, and its expansion of fab capacity recently picked up pace on the strength of new foundry and memory projects from both domestic and foreign companies, according to Semi’s 2018 China Semiconductor Silicon Wafer Outlook report.  [Read more…] about China silicon wafer production capacity growth ‘fastest in the world’, says Semi

Worldwide semiconductor equipment sales drop to $15.8 billion in third quarter of 2018

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Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment fell to $15.8 billion in the third quarter of 2018, according to new data from SEMI.

SEMI is the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing supply chain.

In its latest report, the organization found that third quarter 2018 worldwide semiconductor manufacturing equipment billings dropped 5 percent from the previous quarter to $15.8 billion, but are 11 percent higher than the same quarter a year ago.  [Read more…] about Worldwide semiconductor equipment sales drop to $15.8 billion in third quarter of 2018

Silicon wafer shipments set new quarterly record

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Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments increased during the third quarter 2018, surpassing record second quarter 2018 area shipments to set another all-time high, according to the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry.

Total silicon wafer area shipments reached 3,255 million square inches during the most recent quarter, a 3.0 percent rise from the 3,164 million square inches shipped during the previous quarter.

New quarterly total area shipments clocked in 8.6 percent higher than third quarter 2017 shipments.  [Read more…] about Silicon wafer shipments set new quarterly record

Global spending on semiconductor fabrication equipment set to reach all-time high

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Almost 80 new semiconductor companies are set to invest more than $220 billion in equipment and facilities, with 2019 set to mark an “all-time spending high”, says industry body.

According to Semi, global fab equipment spending will increase 14 percent this year to $62.8 billion and is expected to rise 7.5 percent, to $67.5 billion, in 2019, marking the fourth consecutive year of spending growth and the highest investment year for fab equipment in the history of the industry.

The figures come from the latest World Fab Forecast Report published by Semi.  [Read more…] about Global spending on semiconductor fabrication equipment set to reach all-time high

North American semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry posts $2.5 billion in billings

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North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor-making equipment posted $2.49 billion in billings worldwide in June 2018, according to industry association SEMI.

The $2.49 billion figure is calculated by SEMI on a “three-month average basis”, and is published in the Market Data Billings Report, published today by SEMI.

The billings figure is 8 percent lower than the final May 2018 level of $2.7 billion, and is 8.1 percent higher than the June 2017 billings level of $2.3 billion.  [Read more…] about North American semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry posts $2.5 billion in billings

Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales set to reach record $63 billion

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The global sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment is forecast to reach a record $62.7 billion, according to a report by the industry association SEMI.

The organization says the figure tops the previous record, and that Korea is at the top with China closing the gap.

Releasing its mid-year forecast at the annual Semicon West exposition, SEMI says worldwide sales of new semiconductor manufacturing equipment are projected to increase 10.8 percent to $62.7 billion in 2018, exceeding the historic high of $56.6 billion set last year.  [Read more…] about Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales set to reach record $63 billion

Chinese companies set to spend $12 billion a year on semiconductor manufacturing equipment

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Chinese semiconductor manufacturers are on course to spend $12 billion on fabrication equipment annually, according to a new report.

Semi, the industry association and provider of electronics market research, says the opportunities in China’s integrated circuits market are “expanding dramatically”.

Semi’s new China IC Industry Outlook Report also notes that China has an increasing presence in the global semiconductor manufacturing supply chain.  [Read more…] about Chinese companies set to spend $12 billion a year on semiconductor manufacturing equipment