SEMI Projects Global Fab Equipment Spending Will Hit $133 Billion in 2026 as AI Rewrites the Scale of Chip Manufacturing
The industry association's latest 300mm Fab Outlook report forecasts an 18 percent jump in equipment spending this year, with investments projected to exceed $150 billion for the first time in 2027 as AI demand drives historic commitments to advanced capacity across all major regions.
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