Market Research & Supply-Chain Analysis

TECHCET provides Business Intelligence and Analysis on the Electronics and Semiconductor Materials Markets through our annually published Critical Material ReportsTM (CMR). These market research…

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Markets & Competitive Landscaping

TECHCET’S Powerful Insight into the Electronic Materials industry uniquely qualifies competitive analysis and forecasting that is second to none. Our analysts are recognized for…

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IP (Intellectual Property) Development

Expert Witness & IP Work TECHCET’s deep technical knowledge and experience in the Electronic Materials Industry allow them to produce the highest-quality information for…

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M&A / Due Diligence

M & A – Mergers and Acquisition Due Diligence Years of expertise in the semiconductor materials and equipment sector enable TECHCET to identify the…

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Semi Wet Chemicals US$2B Market Threatened by Localization

Specialty Cleaning and Etching Changes Could Cause Yield Losses San Diego, CA, December 1, 2020: TECHCET—the electronic materials advisory firm providing business and technology information—announces the global market for wet chemicals needed for global semiconductor fabrication in 2021 is forecast to reach US$2 billion. However, recent trade wars threaten the stability of global supply-chains for critical materials, with China, the European Union, Japan, and the U.S. all announcing plans…

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Wet Copper Deposition Materials for ICs and Packages

Steady growth in demand forecasted through 2024 San Diego, CA, November 16, 2020: TECHCET announces that the global market for wet metal deposition materials including electro-chemical deposition (ECD) and plating (ECP) chemistry blends in 2020 is forecast to be US$63 million. From semiconductor fabrication at wafer-scale in the Front-End Of Line (FEOL) to wafer-level and die-level advanced packaging, specialized copper (Cu) chemistry blends are seeing compound annual growth rates…

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Refreshing Material Advances for Logic, Memory, and Packaging

5th CMC Conference “After-Hours” Available up to December 11 San Diego, CA, November 5, 2020: How to keep semiconductor fabs supplied with critical materials despite a pandemic and trade wars was discussed by >250 industry experts gathered in virtual space October 21-22 during the 5th annual Critical Materials Council (CMC) Conference. CMC Fab Members and Associate Supplier Members were joined by leading industry analysts, educators, and investors in discussing…

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Critical Materials – PVD Targets US$1B and Growing Strong

Increasing demand forecasted through 2024 San Diego, CA, October 21, 2020: TECHCET—the electronic materials advisory firm providing business and technology information—announces that the global market for Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) including Sputtering consumable materials in semiconductor manufacturing is expected to total over US$1 billion this year. Demand was strong in the first half of 2020 as fabs built up safety stock in response to COVID-19, and sales momentum continued…

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Semiconductor Materials Market to Hit $50B in 2020 Up 3%

Winds Reverse on the Global Supply-Chain Seas TECHCET announces that 2020 global materials revenues in semiconductor fabrication are now forecasted upward year-over-year (YoY) despite potential disruptions to manufacturing: • Overall revenues +2.8% to hit over $50B, versus outlook in April for -3%, • Front End Materials +5% to hit $16.4B, and • Equipment Components +10% to hit $3.8B. While the impact of COVID-19 on the global economy is serious,…

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CMP Consumables US$2.5B in 2020 for IC Fabs

Stable world-wide growth in demand forecasted through 2024 San Diego, CA, August 27, 2020: TECHCET—the electronic materials advisory firm providing business and technology information—announces that the global market for chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) consumable materials in semiconductor manufacturing is expected to total over US$2.5 billion this year. CMP consumables including slurries, pads, and conditioning disks are all in stable supply globally, despite COVID-19 pandemic disruptions. The total sub-market just for…

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Rare Earth Elements Supply Uncertain for IC Fabs

China’s de facto monopoly control remains for now San Diego, CA, July 29, 2020: TECHCET—the electronic materials advisory firm providing business and technology information—announces supply-chain challenges ahead for Rare Earth Elements (REE) for semiconductor device manufacturing, due to ongoing global pandemics and trade-wars. The United States is fast-tracking domestic REE refining capability to provide a global alternative to China’s current de facto monopoly, but it could be 2022 or…

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2020 CMC Conference – State of the Art Virtual Engaging

5th Annual Materials Event Will Happen in “Virtual Space” San Diego, CA, July 1, 2020: TECHCET and the Critical Materials Council (CMC) announce that the 5th annual CMC Conference will be delivered “live” October 21-22 weaving worldwide-web services into a valuable digital experience, using a state of the art platform for the best in virtual networking. The 2020 CMC Conference will feature 4 impactful sessions over 2 days with…

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Quartz Parts Market for Semiconductor Fabs Downward Trend Expected to US$1.2B

Skilled Labor Shortage for Quartz Tube Fabricator Concerns TECHCET—the electronic materials advisory firm providing business and technology information—announces that the market for quartz components and parts used in Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) tools is now forecasted to decline 3-5% in 2020 to reach US$1,187M. However, this market is still expected to experience a 4% CAGR from 2019 to 2024 as shown in the figure. Other highlights from the 2020…

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CMC COVID-19 Impact Survey Shows Supply-Chain Strength

Pre-registrants for 2020 CMC Conference access COVID-19 Info May 29, 2020: The Critical Materials Council (CMC) of semiconductor fabricators & suppliers is continuing to work to mitigate potential supply-chain disruptions by conducting surveys and holding virtual workshops. The May survey on COVID-19 impacts indicates that the global supply-chain for critical materials is strong, with two-thirds of suppliers reporting no disruptions. The CMC has now opened attendance at monthly COVID-19…

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