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San Diego, CA, January 15, 2025: TECHCET — the electronic materials advisory firm providing semiconductor materials supply chain information— reports that semiconductor material markets exited 2025 on firmer footing, driven by advanced node transitions, rising materials intensity per wafer, and accelerating adoption of advanced packaging. Growth is increasingly supported by process complexity rather than wafer… Continue reading Semiconductor Materials Markets Enter 2026 with a Promising Momentum

KEY TAKEAWAYS  AI’s value starts with data quality. Strong data governance is essential for unlocking AI’s ability to improve forecasting, qualification, and operational efficiency across fabs and warehouses.  Onshoring remains challenging, but diversification works. Domestic manufacturing faces high costs, tariffs, and long qualification times, and overseas shipping adds volatility. A multi-region strategy offers a more balanced and resilient solution.  Supply-chain risks… Continue reading The Recap: An Enriched Joint Session in Dresden

San Diego, CA, July 3, 2025: TECHCET — the electronic materials advisory firm providing semiconductor materials supply chain information— is anticipating growth of 6% for the global semiconductor chip manufacturing materials market in 2025. AI-related device demand continues to push wafer starts upwards with total revenue exceeding $87 B USD by 2029. In 2025, front… Continue reading TECHCET Projects Semiconductor Materials Aimed for Growth

San Diego, CA, January 14, 2025: TECHCET— the electronic materials advisory firm providing semiconductor materials supply chain information — is anticipating growth of near 8% for the global semiconductor chip manufacturing materials market in 2025. AI-related device demand continues to push wafer starts upwards resulting in a 5.6% CAGR with total revenue exceeding $84 B… Continue reading 2025 Looking Up – Semiconductor Materials Aimed for Growth

San Diego, CA, December 11, 2024: In a series of escalating trade measures, China announced on December 3, 2024, a complete export ban to the U.S. on rare earth materials, including gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials. Additionally, China has tightened its export license restrictions on graphite to the U.S. This move follows the U.S.… Continue reading Global Trade Restrictions on Semiconductor Materials Intensify: TECHCET Offers Critical Market Insights

San Diego, CA, October 21, 2024: TECHCET— the electronic materials advisory firm providing semiconductor materials supply chain information — the electronic materials advisory firm providing semiconductor materials supply chain information — is forecasting a rebound in the global semiconductor chip manufacturing materials market in 2024. Following a 12% year-over-year decline in 2023 driven by a… Continue reading Process Materials Lead the Way in 2024 with 7% CAGR through 2028 Amid Global Challenges

San Diego, CA, October 2, 2024: A tropical storm, remnants of Hurricane Helene, ripped through the western North Carolina mountain town of Spruce Pine last week, disrupting quartz supply operations at both Sibelco and The Quartz Corp.  Together these companies supply about 95% of the world’s ultra-high purity quartz. This raw material is critically important… Continue reading Hurricane Helene Could Have a Significant Impact on High Purity Quartz, Semiconductor Supply

San Diego, CA, September 12, 2024: TECHCET— the electronic materials advisory firm providing supply-chain and market trend analysis – has identified a potential strain on US semiconductor manufacturing capability as Chinese export restrictions on key materials have been announced. Most recently, China announced restrictions of antimony, a key mineral required for chips used in defense… Continue reading Material Export Restrictions Poised to Strain Semiconductors

San Diego, CA, August 28, 2024: Lita Shon-Roy, President and CEO of TECHCET, was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Thought Leader of The Year – Business Services category in The 21st Annual International Business Awards® for her work as a Semiconductor Materials Supply Chain Thought Leader. Shon-Roy was recognized as… Continue reading Lita Shon-Roy, President/CEO of TECHCET Wins Gold Stevie® Award in 2024 International Business Awards®

Semiconductor Materials Supply Chain:  A worldwide network of suppliers, some hidden gems beneath the surface, offering the chemicals and materials necessary to manufacture semiconductor devices. It’s 2024: the semiconductor industry is experiencing growth driven by AI and leading-edge technology, with demand expected to sharply increase in 2025 as fab expansions ramp. This surge in demand… Continue reading Investment Opportunities in the Semiconductor Materials Supply Chain