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

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

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Diodes Incorporated Agrees to Acquire ElevATE Semiconductor for $250 Million
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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

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

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SILITH, UMC Reach Mass Production Milestone in Silicon Photonics Manufacturing
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SILITH, UMC Reach Mass Production Milestone in Silicon Photonics Manufacturing

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

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

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

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

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

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Rigaku Opens Solutions Center in Osaka to Expand Semiconductor Metrology Training
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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

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

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