Key Semiconductor Gas WF₆ Prices Reportedly Surge Over 200% as Supply Tightens Ahead of Japan Output Cuts
While China’s rare earth export controls continue to draw market attention, another key semiconductor material is also seeing sharp price swings. According to chinastarmarket.cn, citing China’s General Administration of Customs, tungsten hexafluoride (WF₆) hit $149.79 per kilogram in April 2026, up 28.33% year-on-year and 203.83% month-on-month. As highlighted by The Elec, WF₆ is a critical precursor gas […]
Omdia: Semiconductor market surpasses $300bn quarterly revenue in 1Q26 as memory market shifts historical patterns
LONDON: Following a record-setting year for the semiconductor industry, the start of the new year has continued the momentum, as semiconductor revenue grew 27% in 1Q26 from 4Q25 to reach $319bn, according to new research form Omdia. Memory revenue drove the increase, rising over 80% sequentially in 1Q26 from 4Q25. Since Omdia began tracking the […]
in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 – Scanfil
Reporting again from Stockholm, Eric Miscoll and Dieter Weiss discuss their visit to Scanfil, ranked #46 on the EMS & ODM Global 100 list.