Worldwide silicon wafer shipments in 2023 decreased 14.3% to 12,602 million square inches while wafer revenue contracted 10.9% to $12.3 billion over the same period, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its year-end analysis of the silicon wafer industry.
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DHL Industrial Project Appoints New Global Sector Head Semiconductor Fabrications
DHL Industrial Projects, a unit of DHL Global Forwarding that manages complex project logistics, deep sea chartering activity and heavy-lift cargo, has appointed industry veteran John Lu as Global Sector Head Semiconductor Fabrications.
SemiQon and CMC Microsystems Announce Collaboration
Fully tested silicon-based chips are now shipping to partners for scalable and manufacturable quantum computer projects in the UK, United States, Finland, and Germany.
Quartz, Ceramic, and Silicon Equipment Components
Semiconductor fab expansion met with pause before strong rise in 2025.
Fraunhofer IPMS and NY CREATES Strengthen Cooperation
The research institutes Fraunhofer IPMS and NY CREATES provide the framework for international understanding and collaboration.
Applied Materials Announces Supplier Excellence Awards
Applied Materials, Inc. today announced the recipients of Supplier Excellence Awards for contributions made to Applied’s business over the past year
Solvay Advances STEM Education with MIT and Fermi High School Through Scholarship Initiative
The scholarship award ceremony included a tour of Rosignano’s factory, showcasing Solvay’s commitment to safety and sustainability, bridging academia with industry challenges.
Global Semiconductor Sales Decrease 8.2% in 2023; Market Rebounds Late in Year
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $48.0 billion during the month of November 2023, an increase of 5.3% compared to the November 2022 total of $45.6 billion and 2.9% more than the October 2023 total of $46.6 billion.
Gartner Says Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Declined 11% in 2023
Worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2023 totaled $533 billion, a decrease of 11.1% from 2022, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc.
Phil Kaufman Award Ceremony and Banquet Set for February 22
The Phil Kaufman Award ceremony and banquet honoring Dr. Lawrence Pileggi of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) as the 2023 award recipient will be held Thursday, February 22, 6:30-9:30pm at The GlassHouse in San Jose, Calif.
