Jun 11
Global chip equipment spending hits record $36.55 billion in Q1 as AI investment grows
June 11, 2026 /SemiMedia/ — Global semiconductor equipment spending reached a record $36.55 billion in the first quarter of 2026, rising 14% from a year earlier and 1% from the previous quarter, according to the latest data from industry association SEMI. SEMI said the strong quarterly performance was driven mainly by AI-related investment, including capacity expansion and technology upgrades…