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Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Reach Industry Record $107.6 Billion in 2022, SEMI Reports

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

MILPITAS, Calif., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 5% from $102.6 billion in 2021 to an all-time record of $107.6 billion last year, SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, reported today.

Key Points: 
  • MILPITAS, Calif., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 5% from $102.6 billion in 2021 to an all-time record of $107.6 billion last year, SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, reported today.
  • For the third consecutive year, China remained the largest semiconductor equipment market in 2022 despite a 5% slowdown in the pace of investments in the region year over year, accounting for $28.3 billion in billings.
  • After robust growth in 2021, assembly and packaging equipment sales decreased 19% last year while total test equipment billings contracted 4% year over year.
  • Compiled from data submitted by members of SEMI and the Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ), the WWSEMS Report is a summary of the monthly billings figures for the global semiconductor equipment industry.

SEMI ESD Alliance 2023 CEO Outlook to Highlight Future of Chip Design and Semiconductor Industries

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Monday, April 3, 2023

MILPITAS, Calif., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor industry executives will gather May 18, 2023, in Santa Clara, California for CEO Outlook, an annual panel discussion about the current state and future of the chip design and semiconductor industries, the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), a SEMI Technology Community, announced today.

Key Points: 
  • MILPITAS, Calif., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor industry executives will gather May 18, 2023, in Santa Clara, California for CEO Outlook, an annual panel discussion about the current state and future of the chip design and semiconductor industries, the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), a SEMI Technology Community, announced today.
  • The event is open to ESD Alliance and SEMI members at no cost.
  • The in-person event, co-sponsored by ESD Alliance member Keysight Technologies, will be held in building 5 at Agilent Technologies, 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd.
  • The ESD Alliance Annual Membership meeting begins at 5 p.m. Non-members registered for CEO Outlook are welcome to attend.

SEMI ESD Alliance 2023 CEO Outlook to Highlight Future of Chip Design and Semiconductor Industries

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Monday, April 3, 2023

MILPITAS, Calif., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor industry executives will gather May 18, 2023, in Santa Clara, California for CEO Outlook, an annual panel discussion about the current state and future of the chip design and semiconductor industries, the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), a SEMI Technology Community, announced today.

Key Points: 
  • MILPITAS, Calif., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor industry executives will gather May 18, 2023, in Santa Clara, California for CEO Outlook, an annual panel discussion about the current state and future of the chip design and semiconductor industries, the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), a SEMI Technology Community, announced today.
  • The event is open to ESD Alliance and SEMI members at no cost.
  • The in-person event, co-sponsored by ESD Alliance member Keysight Technologies, will be held in building 5 at Agilent Technologies, 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd.
  • The ESD Alliance Annual Membership meeting begins at 5 p.m. Non-members registered for CEO Outlook are welcome to attend.

2026 All-Time High in Store for Global 300mm Semiconductor Fab Capacity After 2023 Slowdown, SEMI Reports

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Monday, March 27, 2023

MILPITAS, Calif., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are forecast to increase 300mm fab capacity to an all-time high of 9.6 million wafers per month (wpm) in 2026, SEMI announced today in its 300mm Fab Outlook to 2026 report.

Key Points: 
  • MILPITAS, Calif., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are forecast to increase 300mm fab capacity to an all-time high of 9.6 million wafers per month (wpm) in 2026, SEMI announced today in its 300mm Fab Outlook to 2026 report.
  • "While the pace of the global 300mm fab capacity expansion is moderating, the industry remains squarely focused on growing capacity to meet robust secular demand for semiconductors," said Ajit Manocha, SEMI President and CEO.
  • Korea's worldwide 300mm fab capacity share is expected to slip from 25% to 23% from 2022 to 2026 on weak demand in the memory market.
  • For details about SEMI reports on other semiconductor sectors, visit SEMI Market Data or contact the SEMI Market Intelligence Team (MIT) at [email protected] .

2026 All-Time High in Store for Global 300mm Semiconductor Fab Capacity After 2023 Slowdown, SEMI Reports

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Monday, March 27, 2023

MILPITAS, Calif., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are forecast to increase 300mm fab capacity to an all-time high of 9.6 million wafers per month (wpm) in 2026, SEMI announced today in its 300mm Fab Outlook to 2026 report.

Key Points: 
  • MILPITAS, Calif., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are forecast to increase 300mm fab capacity to an all-time high of 9.6 million wafers per month (wpm) in 2026, SEMI announced today in its 300mm Fab Outlook to 2026 report.
  • "While the pace of the global 300mm fab capacity expansion is moderating, the industry remains squarely focused on growing capacity to meet robust secular demand for semiconductors," said Ajit Manocha, SEMI President and CEO.
  • Korea's worldwide 300mm fab capacity share is expected to slip from 25% to 23% from 2022 to 2026 on weak demand in the memory market.
  • For details about SEMI reports on other semiconductor sectors, visit SEMI Market Data or contact the SEMI Market Intelligence Team (MIT) at [email protected] .

Axcelis Technologies Announces CEO Succession

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Monday, March 27, 2023

BEVERLY, Mass., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, today named Russell J. Low, Ph.D. to succeed Mary G. Puma as President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 11, 2023, the date of the Company's 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Dr. Low is expected to join the Board of Directors on the same date. Ms. Puma will serve as Executive Chairperson of the Board until the 2024 Annual Meeting and remain as a Senior Advisor for a period beyond that. Jorge Titinger, an independent member of the Axcelis Board, will serve as Lead Director during Ms. Puma's tenure as Executive Chairperson.

Key Points: 
  • Jorge Titinger, an independent member of the Axcelis Board, will serve as Lead Director during Ms. Puma's tenure as Executive Chairperson.
  • Low, Ph.D. to Become Axcelis President and CEO Effective May 11, 2023
    Dr. Low is currently the Company's Executive Vice President, Global Customer Operations and Engineering.
  • During his seven years with Axcelis, Dr. Low has been instrumental in developing and launching Axcelis' expanding Purion ion implant product line, including its very successful Purion Power Series.
  • Ms. Puma has had a 25 year career at Axcelis, with 22 years as CEO.

Global Fab Equipment Spending on Track for 2024 Recovery After 2023 Slowdown, SEMI Reports

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Next year's fab equipment spending recovery will be driven in part by the end of the semiconductor inventory correction in 2023 and strengthening demand for semiconductors in the high-performance computing (HPC) and automotive segments.

Key Points: 
  • Next year's fab equipment spending recovery will be driven in part by the end of the semiconductor inventory correction in 2023 and strengthening demand for semiconductors in the high-performance computing (HPC) and automotive segments.
  • Taiwan is expected to retain the global lead in fab equipment spending in 2024 with US$24.9 billion in investments, a 4.2% YoY increase, followed by Korea at US$21 billion, a YoY 41.5% jump.
  • Fab equipment spending in Japan and Southeast Asia is expected to increase to US$7.0 billion and US$3.0 billion, respectively, in 2024.
  • For details about SEMI reports on other semiconductor sectors, visit SEMI Market Data or contact the SEMI Market Intelligence Team (MIT) at [email protected] .

Global Fab Equipment Spending on Track for 2024 Recovery After 2023 Slowdown, SEMI Reports

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Next year's fab equipment spending recovery will be driven in part by the end of the semiconductor inventory correction in 2023 and strengthening demand for semiconductors in the high-performance computing (HPC) and automotive segments.

Key Points: 
  • Next year's fab equipment spending recovery will be driven in part by the end of the semiconductor inventory correction in 2023 and strengthening demand for semiconductors in the high-performance computing (HPC) and automotive segments.
  • Taiwan is expected to retain the global lead in fab equipment spending in 2024 with US$24.9 billion in investments, a 4.2% YoY increase, followed by Korea at US$21 billion, a YoY 41.5% jump.
  • Fab equipment spending in Japan and Southeast Asia is expected to increase to US$7.0 billion and US$3.0 billion, respectively, in 2024.
  • For details about SEMI reports on other semiconductor sectors, visit SEMI Market Data or contact the SEMI Market Intelligence Team (MIT) at [email protected] .

Moov Technologies Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moov, the world's largest and fastest growing marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Moov named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies list.
  • "We're excited to be named to Fast Company's prestigious list of most innovative companies," said Moov co-founder and CEO Steven Zhou.
  • Moov was named a top 10 company in the world in the logistics category for solving supply chain challenges.
  • The World's Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company's signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year.

New SEMI Industry Advisory Council to Advance an Agile, Resilient Global Electronics Supply Chain

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced that members of its Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative have formed an Industry Advisory Council (IAC), a group of industry leaders that will guide the initiative in its mission to advance an agile and resilient global electronics supply chain. The Council will develop solutions to help SEMI members better withstand supply chain disruptions and make proactive decisions to protect their businesses and supplier networks.

Key Points: 
  • MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMI , the industry association serving the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, today announced that members of its Supply Chain Management (SCM) Initiative have formed an Industry Advisory Council (IAC), a group of industry leaders that will guide the initiative in its mission to advance an agile and resilient global electronics supply chain.
  • "Industry Advisory Council founding members will immediately begin to define priorities, objectives and strategies for the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative that lead to actions aimed at strengthening continuity across the entire value chain and supporting semiconductor industry growth."
  • As part of Industry Advisory Council of the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative, we have the ability to collectively reduce the bullwhip effect in our supply chains and mitigate future chip shortages in a sustainable way."
  • "As a strategic partner to the SEMI Supply Chain Management Initiative, Resilinc looks forward to providing a decade's worth of supply chain mapping and risk monitoring data to help advance the Council's mission of creating a more agile and resilient electronics supply chain."