Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments contracted almost 3% during the third quarter of 2008 compared to the second quarter, according to the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG)...
North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted US$754 million in orders in September 2008 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.76 according...
When looking to divine the direction of the semiconductor industry, it makes sense to turn to SEMI, the global industry association serving companies that provide equipment, materials...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), and other foundries are slowing their 12-inch fab expansion, showing no signs of active...
It has been a challenging year for all involved in the semiconductor equipment market. Taiwan is not immune to the current situation. For the past two years, the region made significant...
According to the World Fab Forecast report, recently released by SEMI, a projected decline in world semiconductor fab equipment spending of 20% is expected for 2008, but a rebound...
North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted US$905 million in orders in July 2008 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill (B/B) ratio of 0.83, meaning...
Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments grew over 6% during the second quarter of 2008 when compared to the first quarter of 2008 area shipments, according to the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers...
North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted US$1.03 billion in orders in June 2008 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.85 according to...
Semi projects 2008 semiconductor equipment sales will reach US$34.12 billion according to its mid-year Semi capital equipment forecast. The forecast indicates that, following 6% market...
SEMI recently announced the formation of a specialized committee composed of leading players from the solar industry in Taiwan aimed at establishing a standardization program for...
