Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to set a new industry record, reaching $113 billion in 2024, growing 6.5% year-on-year, SEMI announced today.
Semiconductors
SkyWater Announces Proposed CHIPS Funding to Enhance Domestic Semiconductor Production and Capabilities
Federal investment of up to $16M and State of MN pledge of $19M expected to result in total outside CapEx investments exceeding $350M during this decade.
POET Technologies Announces Appointment of New Director
POET Technologies Inc., the designer and developer of the POET Optical Interposer, Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and light sources for the data center, tele-communication and artificial intelligence markets, today announced the expansion of the Company’s Board of Directors to six members with the appointment of Bob Tirva as director and member of the Audit Committee.
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 22.1% Year-to-Year in October; Annual Sales Projected to Increase 19.0% in 2024
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales hit $56.9 billion during the month of October 2024, an increase of 22.1% compared to the October 2023 total of $46.6 billion and 2.8% more than the September 2024 total of $55.3 billion.
Global Semiconductor Alliance Announces the 2024 Recipients of the GSA Annual Awards
Last night, the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) celebrated its 30th anniversary and the achievements of remarkable individuals and exceptional semiconductor companies at its annual GSA Awards Ceremony gala.
Silicon Labs Ships Four Million Chips with Wirepas for Advanced Metering Initiative
Silicon Labs today announced that they have shipped four million FG23 SoCs for smart electricity meters as part of India’s Advanced Metering Initiative (AMI).
Intel Appoints Semiconductor Leaders Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi to Board of Directors
Intel Corporation today announced that Eric Meurice, former president, chief executive officer and chairman of ASML Holding N.V., and Steve Sanghi, chairman and interim chief executive officer of Microchip Technology Inc., have been appointed to Intel’s board of directors, effective immediately.
Entegris and U.S. Department of Commerce Announce Entry Into Award Agreement Under CHIPS Act
The funding, which further supports Entegris’ investment in the U.S. semiconductor industry, will be used for its new manufacturing center of excellence in Colorado Springs.
IPG Photonics Completes Acquisition of CleanLASER
IPG Photonics Corporation today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Clean-Lasersysteme GmbH (cleanLASER), a leader in laser cleaning systems.
Ion Beam Technology – Enabling the Ever-evolving Mobile Communications Landscape
Ion beam technology ensures that today’s mobile networks remain robust and efficient, paving the way for future innovations in the ever-evolving landscape of mobile communications.
