Semiconductor and Component Equipment
Government amends rules to streamline and ease procurement of scientific equipment
Government has revised the General Financial Rules (GFR) to facilitate the procurement of scientific equipment and consumables for research institutions, including those involved in defence research. The amendments, announced on June 7, 2025, aim to enhance financial limits and simplify processes
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A decade of semiconductor growth from 2014-2024: Equipment outperform chips in growth
Semiconductor industry continues to demonstrate impressive growth, driven by technological advancements and global demand. A recent analysis of revenue data from 2014 to 2024 highlights the sector's evolution over the past decade. In 2024, the top three semiconductor vendors were Samsung
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India’s silicon surge: Career opportunities and insights for budding engineers in semiconductor manufacturing and equipment
The Multidisciplinary Engineering World of Semiconductor Equipment In an era defined by technological leaps, the semiconductor industry stands as the backbone of innovation, powering everything from smartphones to artificial intelligence
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Atomera and Leading Capital Equipment company partner to accelerate MST adoption for advanced node technologies
Atomera announced a strategic marketing agreement with a global leader in chip fabrication technology. This partnership aims to fast-track the adoption of Atomera’s Mears Silicon Technology for next-generation technologies, including AI, 5G, and other advanced electronics. &nbs
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PVD semiconductor equipment: Overview of market and technology with vendor analysis
Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is a vacuum-based thin-film deposition technique where a solid material (the "target") is vaporized and deposited onto a substrate, forming a uniform, high-purity coating. In semiconductors, PVD is used to deposit metals (e.g., aluminum, copper, titanium) and compo
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China emerge as largest semiconductor equipment market with 29% y-o-y growth in 2023
Industry body SEMI reported worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment slightly declined by 1.3% in 2023, reaching $106.3 billion compared to the record-setting $107.6 billion in 2022. Further findings shared by SEMI: China, Korea, and Taiwan, the top three regions in chip equipment
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