The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization has released Q2 statistical data and confirmed the WSTS Spring forecast for the global semiconductor market through 2026.
The global semiconductor market reached 346 billion dollars in the first half of 2025, marking an 18.9 percent increase year-over-year. Growth was driven primarily
Aug. 11, 2025 – MALTA, N.Y. — GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced it has entered into an agreement with Apple for a deeper collaboration that will advance semiconductor technologies and strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
This partnership will enable GF to accelerate investments at its state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facility in Malta,
Washington, D.C., August 7, 2025 — In a bold move to bolster domestic semiconductor production, U.S. President Donald Trump announced yesterday that he plans to impose a 100% tariff on all imported computer chips and semiconductors. However, the proposed levy would not apply to any company that commits to manufacturing—and
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In today’s semiconductor landscape, demand is increasingly shifting toward specialized solutions—automotive electrification, industrial AI deployment, and communication infrastructure—while consumer electronics markets like smartphones are showing slower recovery. In this context, GlobalFoundries (GF) is charting a strategic shift as it aligns its manufacturing and IP capabilities toward high-value domains such as
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The global semiconductor industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by a surge in demand for power-efficient analog and mixed-signal technologies. Against this backdrop, X-FAB has emerged as a key specialty foundry player, serving critical applications in the automotive, industrial, and medical sectors. While mega-fabs chase ever-smaller digital nodes, X-FAB
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In a rapidly shifting semiconductor landscape defined by AI acceleration, 5G rollout, and escalating demand for data processing power, Tower Semiconductor has positioned itself strategically as a key enabler of analog and RF infrastructure. As larger competitors chase cutting-edge digital process nodes, Tower has carved a profitable niche in specialty
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