In 2026, purchases of manufacturing equipment for 300mm wafer process fabs rose 31% year on year to a total of $149 billion.
In 2026, purchases of manufacturing equipment for 300mm wafer process fabs rose 31% to $149 billion. The figure was reported as part of capital investment trends in the sector.
The information was reportedly released on 20 October 2026 and was based on a market article from Semiconductor Portal.