Pete Singer

Co-Founder / Editor-in-Chief

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Pete has over 40 years of publishing experience. He co-founded Semiconductor Digest and the Gold Flag Media company with publisher Kerry Hoffman in 2019. Previously, he spent over 25 years at Semiconductor International and 11 years at Solid State Technology.

APC-SM Sees Digital Twin Opportunities

Three groups are vying to lead Chips Manufacturing USA institute focused on digital twins.

A Novel New Approach to Acoustic Inspection using SpinSAM Technology

A look at how some of the latest acoustic inspection technology developments and the continued use of AI are addressing the exacting quality control needs of manufacturers.

Introducing 2D-material Based Devices in the Logic Scaling Roadmap

Imec shows a path from planar 2D-FETs to high-performance 2D-CFETs.

Eighteen New Semiconductor Fabs to Start Construction in 2025

The semiconductor industry is expected to start 18 new fab construction projects in 2025. The new projects include three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, the majority of which are expected to begin operations from 2026 to 2027.

Applying Visual Data Science and AI to Solve Complex Manufacturing Challenges

Spotfire’s immersive analytics experience aligns with natural human interactions, offering features like AI-powered recommendations, real-time data integration, and intuitive visual manipulation.

2025: A Blend of Challenges and Opportunities

The semiconductor industry remains a dynamic landscape, propelled by technical advancements and shifting market demands.

2025 Outlook: Executive Viewpoints

Each year, Semiconductor Digest turns to industry leaders and analysts to get their viewpoints on what they expect to see in the coming year in terms of critical tech and business trends.

2025: Navigating Shifts in Semiconductor Demand

I would expect numbers for wafer fab equipment (WFE) to be between 5% and 10% growth, reaching the low $100 billions for 2025.

2025: AI, Device Complexity Will Continue to Drive Packaging and Test Demands

The products used to power today’s AI/ML applications are far more complex than anything our industry has seen before.

2025: A Shift to Software-Defined Vehicles

Microchip Technology’s perspective on the automotive industry highlights the significant shift towards Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and the increasing reliance on open-standard in-vehicle networks.