Capital equipment spending in the semiconductor and photovoltaics sectors 2009-2012: SEMI now forecasts only a slight fall in the market for semiconductor tools in 2012, with demand remaining at historically high levels. In contrast, a shake-out in the PV sector and continued excess production capacity will result in a 47% sequential decline in equipment spending next year. Data sources: SEMI; Soalrbuzz. |
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