semiconductors

Procurement Pro semiconductors
Market Analysis

August global chip sales soar 21.7 per cent

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) says global semiconductor sales were $64.9 billion during the month of August 2025, an increase of 21.7% compared to the August 2024 total of $53.3 billion and 4.4% more than the July 2025 total of $62.1 billion. AsiaPacific and All Other led the way chalking up a year on year

Read More
Events Industry Insights News

Can a UK semiconductor centre deliver on its promise?

On 7th July 2025, TechUK hosted a conference in London to explore the shape and function of a proposed UK Semiconductor Centre. With £19 million earmarked by the government for its creation, the question now is how this centre will turn ambition into action. From the opening remarks and across three panel sessions the message

Read More
News

SEMI and Linx Consulting unveil wafer fab materials quarterly report

SEMI has launched the new Wafer Fab Materials Quarterly report in collaboration with Linx Consulting. SEMI recently  acquired  select assets from Linx Consulting, including market reports and conferences, to amplify its market intelligence capabilities in semiconductor materials and specialty chemicals. The Wafer Fab Materials Quarterly is a comprehensive report delivering in-depth analysis and forecasts for global wafer

Read More
News Supply Chain Management

SEMI notes Q1 2025 trends amid tariff uncertainty

According to the Q1 2025  Semiconductor Manufacturing Monitor (SMM) Report  released by SEMI in collaboration with  TechInsights, the global semiconductor manufacturing industry entered 2025 with typical seasonal patterns. However, looming tariff threats and evolving supply chain strategies are expected to create atypical seasonality for several industry segments as the year progresses. Despite heightened trade policy risks, current data

Read More
Supply Chain Management

What are the fundamentals of semiconductor fabrication?

Semiconductors are the foundation of the electronics industry. They power everything from smartphones to industrial machinery, and understanding the fundamentals of how they are made is a key part in making informed decisions about supplier capabilities, material risks, and long-term supply resilience. The fabrication process can involve hundreds of steps and many cycles, however, there

Read More
News

Infineon leads the global microcontroller market

Infineon Technologies takes over the number one position in the global microcontroller market. According to the latest research by Omdia [1], the company increased its market share to 21.3% in 2024 (2023: 17.8%), achieving the largest year-over-year gain (3.5%age points) among its competitors. This makes Infineon the most successful supplier of microcontrollers worldwide for the

Read More
News

ESIA supports deal for a greener, more competitive Europe

The European Commission has unveiled the ‘Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation‘. The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA), representing the semiconductor industry and broader ecosystem in Europe, welcomes this  initiative as a timely impetus to regain competitiveness and strengthen the industrial base in the EU. Semiconductors are at the heart of a

Read More
Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Management Sustainability

Why procurement professionals should pay attention to CSA Catapult

The Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult is the UK’s authority on compound semiconductor applications and commercialisation. Based in Newport, South Wales, it operates as a centre of excellence equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The Catapult specialises in the measurement, characterisation, integration, and validation of compound semiconductor technologies across four areas: power electronics, advanced packaging, radio frequency

Read More
Market Analysis

The top 10 semiconductor companies in 2025

The semiconductor industry is the beating heart of modern technology, enabling advancements in computing telecommunications, AI, and various other fields. So who are the top 10 companies behind this massive industry? Here, we will explore these industry giants, with insights into their market capitalisation, revenue, and influence, as of February 2025. NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA, founded

Read More
News

US semiconductor investment boosts production

The US has taken another step in strengthening its standing in the semiconductor industry by finalising a $1.5 billion subsidy to GlobalFoundries (GF) to expand its chip production in New York and Vermont, aiming to create 10,000 jobs. This is part of the CHIPS and Science Act, a $52.7 billion programme designed to grow domestic

Read More