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Semiconductor fab equipment spending to hit a record in 2013
March 6, 2012 -- Semiconductor fab equipment spending will remain flat (0% increase) in 2012, shows SEMI's World Fab Forecast report. But look for a record …
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High-volume semiconductor fab reduces particle contamination test time
A high-volume semiconductor fab using particle monitor wafers to test for contamination in wafer fab tools looked to reduce its labor and test time. The fab switched to wireless wafer-like airborne particle sensors. Allyn Jackson, CyberOptics Semiconductor, shares the case study.
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Semiconductor fab capex forecast for 2012
January 10, 2012 -- Semiconductor fab equipment spending is expected to decline by approximately 11% in 2012 to $35 billion, according to preliminary data from the …
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ISMI convenes 200mm semiconductor fab tool obsolescence forum
… consortium. ISMI has chartered an Equipment Obsolescence Forum for alternative source solutions for wafer fabs and semiconductor fab equipment manufacturers. The first forum meeting will be held May 21-22, in San Jose CA. Replacement parts for …
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Edwards dry pump optimized for solar, FPD, semiconductor fab
… Edwards reports. The iXH500H series has increased pump temperature flexibility for flat panel, solar panel, and semiconductor fab , and yields a 30% lower cost of ownership as compared to previous-generation iXH dry pumps. Running at low pump …
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North American semiconductor fab tool makers see March book-to-bill hike
With a book-to-bill ratio of 1.13, North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment saw a sixth climb in the ratio, which has steadily improved since it hit 0.71 in September 2011, shows SEMI.
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Toshiba builds semiconductor fab in Thailand to replace flooded fab
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) will rebuild its semiconductor manufacturing operations in Thailand by relocating Toshiba Semiconductor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TST) to a new manufacturing facility.
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SEMATECH, centrotherm’s semiconductor -fab subsidiary partner on low-temp processes
centrotherm thermal solutions, a semiconductor-manufacturing-focused subsidiary of centrotherm photovoltaics AG, joined the SEMATECH Front End Processes (FEP) program, and will work with SEMATECH to develop low-temperature processing techniques for next-generation logic and memory devices.
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Entegris builds advanced filtration and contamination control R&D center for 2X, 1X semiconductor fab
Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG), contamination control and handling system supplier to the semiconductor and microelectronics industries, will build the Entegris i2M Center for Advanced Materials Science in Bedford, MA, near its headquarters in Billerica. i2M denotes ideas to market.
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North American semiconductor fab equipment sales above parity in February
North America-based makers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.33 billion in orders in February 2012, $1.32 billion in billings, and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.01, according to SEMI.
