The acquisition of Alphawave Semi aims to further accelerate, and provide key assets for, Qualcomm’s expansion into data centers.
Semiconductors
TECHCET Forecasts $6.3B Electronic Gases Market in 2025
As chipmakers ramp production for AI, 5G, and advanced logic nodes, TECHCET announces the global electronic gas market will grow by 4.8% year-over-year in 2025 to reach $6.34 billion.
SEMI 3D & Systems Summit to Highlight Heterogeneous Integration as Key to Europe’s Semiconductor Resilience
The SEMI 3D & Systems Summit, taking place June 25-27, 2025 in Dresden, will showcase the forefront of technological advancement in semiconductor packaging and integration.

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TECHCET Projects Positive Outlook for Metal Chemicals
TECHCET forecasts a nearly 10% increase in revenue for semiconductor plating chemicals in 2025, reaching an estimated $1.19 billion.
SEMI Reports Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 21% Year-Over-Year in Q1 2025
SEMI today reported in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report that global semiconductor equipment billings increased 21% year-over-year to US$32.05 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
GENESIS Project Launches to Lead Europe’s Transition To Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing
A pan-European consortium dedicated to developing sustainable processes and technologies for the semiconductor-manufacturing industry today announced the launch of the GENESIS project.
FAMES Pilot Line Launches FAMES Academy
The FAMES Pilot Line today announced the official launch of the FAMES Academy, a strategic educational initiative designed to support the EU’s commitment to develop next-generation chips.
G7 Representatives Gather in Markham and Toronto to Strengthen Global Semiconductor Partnerships
Representatives from G7 nations convened in Markham and Toronto on June 3 to discuss international collaboration and priorities for the future of semiconductors.
Alphawave Semi Tapes Out Breakthrough 36G UCIe IP on TSMC 2nm
Alphawave Semi announced the successful tape out of one of the industry’s first UCIe IP subsystem on TSMC’s N2 process, supporting 36G die-to-die data rates.