Global semiconductor sales increase 18.8% YoY in 1Q25
May 06, 2025
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reports that global semiconductor sales reached USD 167.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking an 18.8% increase compared to the same period last year. However, sales were down 2.8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Ad
Forge Nano’s battery and chip ambitions get $40M boost
May 02, 2025
Forge Nano’s total capital investment now exceeds USD 140 million, adding RockCreek to a shareholder roster that includes GM Ventures, Volkswagen, LG Technology Ventures, Hanwha, Mitsui Kinzoku, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, Air Liquide, Catalus Capital and SBI Investment
TMEIC breaks ground on third manufacturing facility in Texas
April 29, 2025
TMEIC Corporation Americas, a subsidiary of Japanese TMEIC Corporation, has broken ground on its third US manufacturing facility, located in Waller County, Texas.
Top 50 EMS firms grew 12.7% in 2024, reached $477B in assembly revenue
April 18, 2025
Overall, the APAC region accounted for around 74.7% of the Top 50 EMS revenue, and the Americas achieved 20.4% revenue growth, an increase of 2.4%, while the EMEA region constituted 2.5%, and an increase of 0.3%, mainly due to extensive activity in acquisitions.
ESD industry posts $4.9B in revenue in Q4 2024
April 15, 2025
The Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 11% to USD 4,927.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 from the USD 4,440.9 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, reports.
Semiconductor sales surge – but what's driving the momentum?
April 15, 2025
According to the latest data from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global semiconductor sales reached USD 54.9 billion in February 2025 – up 17.1% from the same month last year. This marks the 10th consecutive month of double-digit year-over-year growth, with the Americas leading the way with a 48.4% YoY increase.
Global fab equipment investment expected to reach $110B in 2025
April 03, 2025
Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities in 2025 is anticipated to increase by 2% YoY to USD 110 billion, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth since 2020, SEMI reports.
J. Lindsley Ruth named CEO of Infinite Electronics
March 31, 2025
He succeeds Penny Cotner, who has decided to step down as CEO after 12 years with the company. Ruth is an accomplished and seasoned CEO, with deep experience in both electronics and distribution.
Call2Recycle, RLG partner to enhance battery collection safety
March 27, 2025
The LiSa boxes, a tech provided by RLG, will be introduced in Call2Recycle’s extensive collection network and support industries using and collecting large volumes of lithium-ion batteries in Canada.
SK On, Nissan ink 100GWh US EV battery supply pact
March 21, 2025
South Korea’s SK On will supply high-nickel batteries to Nissan from 2028 to 2033, involving a total investment of USD 661 million. This production will support 1,700 US jobs at SK On.
Global Semiconductor sales increase 17.9% YoY in January
March 11, 2025
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 56.5 billion during the month of January 2025, an increase of 17.9% compared to the January 2024 total of USD 47.9 billion but 1.7% less than the December 2024 total of USD 57.5 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
TTI ink global distribution deal with Samtec
February 12, 2025
TTI, a specialty distributor of electronic components, is now an authorised distributor of Samtec products.
Global semiconductor sales increase 19.1% in 2024
February 11, 2025
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 627.6 billion in 2024, an increase of 19.1% compared to the 2023 total of USD 526.8 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
ESD industry posts $5.1 billion in 3Q24 revenue
January 15, 2025
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 8.8% to USD 5,114.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 from the USD 4,702.4 million registered in the third quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance reports.
Eaton wins contract to support NY CREATES’ new facility
January 15, 2025
Eaton has signed a contract valued at approximately USD 20 million to help support the construction of NY CREATES' new NanoFab Reflection semiconductor R&D facility at its Albany NanoTech Complex.
Global semiconductor sales increase 20.7% YoY in November
January 14, 2025
Global semiconductor sales hit USD 57.8 billion during the month of November 2024, an increase of 20.7% compared to the November 2023 total of USD 47.9 billion and 1.6% more than the October 2024 total of USD 56.9 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Eighteen new semiconductor fabs start construction in 2025
January 08, 2025
The semiconductor industry is gearing up for a major expansion, with 18 new fabs set to start construction in 2025, according to the latest World Fab Forecast report from SEMI. These projects, spanning three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, will primarily start operations between 2026 and 2027.
Ventec expands with new PCB material facility in Thailand
December 17, 2024
Ventec International Group has chosen Thailand as the location for a new state-of-the-art PCB materials manufacturing facility.
Fingerprint inks global distribution deal with Future Electronics
December 10, 2024
Future Electronics and Swedish biometrics company Fingerprint Cards have entered into a global distribution agreement under which Future Electronics will be delivering Fingerprints’ biometric solutions across Future's network in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.
Farnell appoints new leaders for EMEA and Americas
November 20, 2024
Daniel Ford and Richard Diaz join Farnell as Vice Presidents of Sales for EMEA and the Americas, respectively, bringing extensive industry experience and proven records of performance
LEMO names new CEO
November 14, 2024
As we move into the new year, LEMO will do so with new leadership. The company has appointed Farhad Kashani as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025.
Sponsored content by Koh Young
Koh Young Technology Showcasing its Inspection Solutions at electronica and SEMICON Europa in Munich
Alzenau, Germany – Koh Young Technology, the global leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection solutions, will demonstrate its award-winning inspection solutions at Messe München on November 12-15, 2024. At electronica Booth A3.358, our team of experts will be on hand to discuss how our AOI, SPI and DPI solutions boost your quality and increase your yield. At the parallel event SEMICON Europa Booth C2.549, our application engineering team will be showcasing our superior quality semiconductor inspection solutions for advanced and wafer-level packaging.
GM to invest $625 million in mega US lithium project
October 17, 2024
GM signs JV with Canadian company Lithium Americas focused on a lithium carbonate mining operation in Nevada that holds enough of the battery metal to build 1 million electric vehicles annually.
Ventec consolidates and upgrades its European operations
October 15, 2024
Ventec International Group has started consolidating operations and installing new facilities at its European production and logistics hub in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany.
ESD industry posts $4.7 billion in revenue in Q2 2024
October 09, 2024
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 18.2% to USD 4,685.5 million in the second quarter of 2024 from the USD 3,962.7 million registered in the second quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance, a part of SEMI, reports.
Global semiconductor sales Increase 20.6% YoY in August
October 09, 2024
Semiconductor sales hit the highest-ever recorded numbers for the month of August; worldwide chip sales increased 3.5% month-to-month.
Global chip industry to invest $400 billion in 300mm fab equipment
September 30, 2024
Spending is forecast to increase to USD 99.3 billion in 2024 and further grow to USD 123.2 billion in 2025. It is projected to reach USD 136.2 billion in 2026 and USD 140.8 billion in 2027.
Record of 4 million robots in factories worldwide
September 26, 2024
The new World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide – an increase of 10%. Annual installations exceeded half a million units for the third consecutive year.
Luxshare invests in Leoni
September 25, 2024
A new partnership has been established: With Luxshare's investment, Leoni AG, and its Wiring Systems Division (WSD), gain a powerful shareholder, enhancing market access, technological innovation, and financial stability.
Kurtz Ersa opens new factory in Mexico
September 24, 2024
Kurtz Ersa Manufacturing México S.A. DE C.V. has inaugurated its new production facility in Ciudad Juárez.
Global semiconductor sales hit $51.3 billion in July
September 04, 2024
Regionally, year-to-year sales were up in the Americas (40.1%), China (19.5%), and Asia Pacific/All Other (16.7%), but down in Japan (-0.8%) and Europe (-12.0%).
Load more news