SEMI, Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales on Track to Hit Record $229 Billion by 2028

Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to reach a record $165.9 billion in 2026, a 23.2% year-over-year increase, according to SEMI's latest Mid-Year Total

European Commission Approves €659 Million German State Aid for Four Semiconductor Facilities

The European Commission has approved €659 million in German State aid to support the construction of four first-of-a-kind facilities in the semiconductor value chain. The aid measures align with the objectives of the Commission's Communication 'A Chips Act for Europe' and the 2024-2029 Polit

Diodes Incorporated Agrees to Acquire ElevATE Semiconductor for $250 Million

Diodes Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ElevATE Semiconductor in an all-cash transaction valued at $250 million. ElevATE Semiconductor is a fabless company headquartered in San Diego, California, focused on the development of integrated circuits for the Autom

Tower Semiconductor Announces Major Capacity Expansion in Japan, Backed by METI

SILITH, UMC Reach Mass Production Milestone in Silicon Photonics Manufacturing

TSMC Reports Surging June 2026 Revenue, Driving 12% Q2 Growth

TSMC has released its net revenue report for June 2026, showcasing massive year-over-year growth that highlights the foundry's sustained momentum and high demand in the semiconductor sector.On a consolidated basis, TSMC's revenue for June 2026 reached approximately NT$442.68 billion. This mar

Bosch Secures $225 Million CHIPS Funding for Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Production in Roseville, California

Bosch has reached a definitive agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce for up to $225 million in direct funding under the CHIPS Program to support its up to $2 billion investment transforming the Roseville, California site into a facility for silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor production

It's Not the US, China, Taiwan, or Japan — It's Korea Becoming the Semiconductor Superpower Now

South Korea: An Empire Built on Memory Walk into any conversation about the AI hardware race and the reflex is to talk about Nvidia, TSMC, or the latest export-control fight between Washington and Beijing. But the company that actually posted the largest quarterly operatin

Sold Out Through 2030: Inside the $26.5 Billion Bet That the Semiconductor Memory Shortage Isn't Ending

A record listing puts a number on the AI memory story: On July 10, 2026, SK Hynix listed American depositary receipts on the Nasdaq, raising $26.5 billion  the largest U.S. share sale ever completed by a foreign company, surpassing Alibaba's $25 billion debut in 2014. The 177.9 million ADRs

Micron Commits Up to $3 Billion to Bolster U.S. Semiconductor Supply Chain

Micron Technology has announced plans to invest up to $3 billion to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain and support the manufacturing footprint needed for future technology development. The investment reflects Micron's foc

Rigaku Opens Solutions Center in Osaka to Expand Semiconductor Metrology Training

Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray analytical systems  has opened the Rigaku Solutions Center Osaka (RSC-Osaka) at its Osaka Plant. The new facility centralizes and expands hands-on training for field service

Global Semiconductor Market to Hit $1.51 Trillion in 2026 as May Sales Reach Record $120.6 Billion

Worldwide semiconductor sales reached $120.6 billion in May 2026, according to SIA data compiled by WSTS as a three-month moving average. This represents a 9.2 percent increase from April 2026 ($110.5 billion) and a 104.1 percent rise from May 2025 ($59.1 billion). The May total marks the highest