en.Wedoany.com Reported - The International Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Initiative (SEMI) announced in its latest Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics Report (WWSEMS) that global semiconductor equipment shipments reached $36.55 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 14% year-over-year and 1% quarter-over-quarter, setting a new quarterly shipment record.

This growth is primarily driven by sustained investments related to artificial intelligence (AI), covering capacity expansion and technology upgrades in leading-edge logic, DRAM, and advanced packaging.

Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of SEMI, stated that the strong start to 2026 reflects the industry's continued investment in the capacity and infrastructure needed to support AI-driven semiconductor growth, with record first-quarter shipments highlighting ongoing momentum in leading-edge manufacturing and advanced packaging.

The WWSEMS report data is compiled from submissions by SEMI and members of the Japan Semiconductor Equipment Association (SEAJ), providing a comprehensive statistical overview of monthly shipments in the global semiconductor equipment industry.

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