The global semiconductor materials market was flat in 2008 compared to 2007, as rapidly slowing economic conditions in the fourth quarter squelched prospects for on-year growth across...
North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted US$263.5 million in orders in February 2009 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.48, according...
SEMICON China 2009 is taking place in the Pudong district of Shanghai from March 17-19, with more than 800 exhibitors including more than 250 participants from across the photovoltaic...
Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments decreased by 6% in 2008 when compared to 2007 area shipments, according to the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG). In line with the shipment...
North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted US$668.7 million in orders in December 2008 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.93, according...
North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted US$805 million in orders in November 2008 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.00, according...
Following 5.7% market growth in 2007, the semiconductor equipment market will decline almost 28% in 2008 to reach US$30.91 billion, according to SEMI. SEMI also expects the market...
North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted US$843 million in orders in October 2008 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.93 according...
The global semiconductor market is expected to grow 2.5% on an annualized basis to US$261.9 billion in 2008, according to the autumn 2008 forecast of the World Semiconductor Trade...
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...
