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Global 200mm Fabs to Reach Record High Capacity by 2026, SEMI Reports
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% from 2023 through 2026, adding 12 new 200mm volume fabs (excluding EPI) as the industry reaches a record high of more than 7.7 million wafers per month.
2024 Global Fab Equipment Spending Recovery Expected After 2023 Slowdown, SEMI Reports
Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities in 2023 is expected to decline 15% year-over-year (YoY) to US$84 billion from a record high of US$99.5 billion in 2022 before rebounding 15% YoY to US$97 billion in 2024.
Omdia: Semiconductor Industry Sees Revenue Increase for the First Time Since 2021
After five straight quarters with declining revenue, the semiconductor industry reversed course and increased revenue in 2Q23 according to the latest Omdia’s Competitive Landscape Tracker.
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Metal Plating Chemicals Revenues to Boost into 2024
Growth driven by developments in leading edge logic and memory.
Silicon Fabricated Parts Market Forecasting High Growth
Increased layer technology and OLED growth driving demand for silicon parts.
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 4.7% in Q2 Compared to Q1
Q2 sales down 17.3% compared to Q2 2022; worldwide sales in June increase 1.7% month-to-month.
2024 Photoresist Market Forecasted to Rise
EUV and KrF growing as advanced logic and memory increase.
Materials “Sweet-spot” – ALD/CVD Precursor Supply Chain
Mo may replace HVM applications, which could reduce future WF6 supply strains.
