Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to reach a record $117.5 billion in 2022.
Semiconductors

Good Progress on Sustainability, but Challenges are Complex
The semiconductor industry continues to make good progress on sustainability issues. Late last year and earlier this year, major commitments to sustainability were made by TSMC, Intel, Micron, Applied Materials, Lam and many others.

Are Micron and the Taiwanese Semi Suppliers the Canaries in the Coal Mine?
Early warning signs of a turning point in the semiconductor industry cycle becoming more evident.
SEMICON West 2022 Hybrid Opens Tomorrow With Spotlight on Sustainability, Smart Technologies, Talent
SEMICON West 2022 Hybrid opens tomorrow at the Moscone Center in San Francisco as more than 200 industry leaders, visionaries and technology experts gather for insights into critical microelectronics industry trends.
The SEMI Foundation Launches Career Platform to Diversify and Grow U.S. Semiconductor Workforce
Foundation partners with CAEL to match worker interests and competencies with educational and career opportunities.

What’s in the July Issue?
Each issue of Semiconductor Digest has articles found only in the magazine. Click on the links to read the articles in the July issue. If you are at SEMICON West, stop by Booth 1733 and pick up a copy in print.

Fabless Suppliers Hold Record 34.8% Share of Global IC Sales
2011-2021 CAGR for fabless company IC sales (10%) was double that of the IDM IC suppliers.
Samsung Adopts Ansys’ Simulation Portfolio to Create Semiconductor Designs to Optimize High-Speed Connectivity
Samsung Foundry will engage Ansys’ industry-leading electromagnetic (EM) simulation tools to develop ultramodern designs, including 5G/6G, on the most advanced chips, nodes, and process technologies.
VanTrust to Break Ground on New Albany Development Ideal for Chip Plant Suppliers
Construction will begin immediately, with the new industrial park adjacent to Intel’s planned semiconductor manufacturing campus.
Supplyframe Invests in Women in Electronics
Supplyframe today announced that it is a Gold-level sponsor of Women in Electronics, a community of progressive women leaders at all stages of their careers dedicated to expanding the opportunities for women in the fast-paced electronics industry.