Key facts
- Global semiconductor equipment billings increased 14% year-over-year in Q1 2026.
- Quarterly billings reached a record high.
- The growth is attributed to continued AI-driven investment.
- SEMI announced the figures on June 4, 2026.
SEMI, the global industry association for the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, reported that worldwide semiconductor equipment billings increased by 14% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026. This marks a record for quarterly billings. The association attributes this significant growth to ongoing investment fueled by the demand for artificial intelligence technologies. The figures were announced on June 4, 2026, reflecting a robust period for the chip manufacturing equipment sector.