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Techcet’s News and Information on Electronic Materials Trends
Techcet Group specializes in market analysis and technical trend analysis for the semiconductor and related electronics industries. The company has been responsible for producing the International Sematech Critical Material Reports since 2001.
Sept. 2011 – Semiconductor Ceramic OEM Parts Jump 22%
The 2010 market for fabricated ceramic OEM parts for semiconductor applications totaled $238M, up 22% over the 2009 low, according to a new report from Techcet Group, “The Semiconductor Industry OEM Market for Ceramic Materials 2011,” a Techcet Group Critical Materials Report. The outlook is for continuing recovery with an additional 14% growth in…Click here for Table of Contents
Sept. 2011 – Fabricated Silicon OEM Parts Rocket 200%
The 2010 market for fabricated silicon OEM parts for semiconductor and LED manufacturing equipment totaled $310M, up 200% over the 2009 low, according to a new report from Techcet Group, “Silicon Fabricated Parts for Semiconductor and LED Applications 2011,” a Techcet Group Critical Materials Report. The outlook is for continuing recovery with an additional 10-15% growth…Click here for Table of Contents
July 2011 – Flash Memory, A/P Region Lead Photoresists to $1.15B in 2010
Photoresist manufacturer’s wishes for a speedy recovery from the recession were only nearly met… for more detailed data see Techcet’s Photoresists and Ancillaries 2011 report. The report delves into the market segments that supply photoresist and associated chemistries used for developing and stripping photoresist. This report provide business and technical details on a multitude of material segments including advanced photoresist (sub 65nm), BARCs/TARCs, developers, etc. Click here for Table of Contents
July 2011 – Electronic Gases Recover to 2008 Levels
Techcet Forecasts $3.2B Gas Business by 2012 – from Techcet’s 2011 Electronic Gases Report provides market and business trend details on process gases used for semiconductor device manufacturing. The entire market is analyzed and forecasted in terms of revenues for the bulk and specialty gas categories. Selected bulk and specialty gases are highlighted every year. Supply chain issues are also provided. Gas forecasts are included. Click here for Table of Contents H4
July 2011 – CMP Consumables Market Rebounds Sharply in 2010
Techcet Forecasts Additional 9% Revenue Growth for 2011 – from Techcet’s 2011 CMP Consumables Report which reviews in detail the markets and technology as it applies to materials related to Chemical Mechanical Polishing, including Pads, Slurries, Abrasives, Conditioners, PCMP Clean Chemistry, Equipment. Material forecasts and market shares are included. Click here for Table of Contents
July 2011 – Semiconductor Wet Chemicals Fall Short of 2008 Levels
Techcet Forecasts $1B Electronic Chemicals Business by 2014. From Techcet’s New Wet Chemicals Report which provides a detailed look at the wet chemicals market as it applies to semiconductor processing. A view of the larger world chemical market dynamics and associated suppliers is disclosed. Market size, forecast, and market share statistics are provided. Click here for Table of Contents
June 2011 – Sputter target Business Climbs to $600M
Techcet Forecasts $750M Target Business Peak by 2012 The 2010 market for semiconductor sputtering targets totaled $600M, up 39% from the prior year, according to a new report from Techcet Group, “Sputtering Targets for Semiconductor Fabrication 2011, A Techcet Group Critical Materials Report.” The 2011 outlook is for an additional 12% growth to $670M, driven by the rising price of tantalum on top of the industry increase in wafer starts. The market is expected to peak at …Click here for Table of Contents
June 2011 – Talkin’ Ecosystems, Supply Chain Issues at IHS Summit
About a hundred people gathered at the San Jose Marriott on June 22 for the first IHS Global Design & Supply Chain Summit. The objective of the forum was to provide a strategic perspective on both managing and surviving product innovation and supply chain cycles in an electronics industry now subject to highly correlated global uncertainties. With the exception of the opening talk, the agenda comprised a series of IHS speakers showcasing …