New facilities, totaling up to $21 billion in capital investments, will be jointly owned by the U.S. and Japan and operated by GlobalFoundries as part of U.S.-Japan Strategic Investment Initiative WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2026 – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO Michael Robbins applauding the selection […]
by Jaclyn Kellon, Director, Global Policy
The semiconductor industry is making generational investments in U.S. capacity across the chip value chain. A new SIA report, titled “Understanding Dependencies in the U.S. Semiconductor Supply Chain,” details how the upstream supply chains supporting America’s semiconductor ecosystem are increasingly vulnerable to disruptions. To maintain and build on U.S. semiconductor leadership, government and industry must […]
Worldwide chip sales in August up 144.3% year-to-year; sales increase 8% Month-to-Month in August WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2026 – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $159.7 billion during the month of August 2026, an increase of 8% compared to the July 2026 total of $147.9 billion and 144.3% more than […]
by Semiconductor Industry Association
By John Neuffer, Former SIA President & CEO As I near my departure as CEO of SIA, I’ve been reflecting on how profoundly semiconductors have transformed the world during my tenure—and how we are still only scratching the surface of what’s possible. When I first joined SIA and visited a fab, I was awed by […]
Cook to accept 2026 Robert N. Noyce Award at SIA Awards Dinner on Nov. 19 WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2026 – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the chip industry’s highest honor, the Robert N. Noyce Award. SIA presents the Noyce Award […]
Worldwide chip sales in July up 135.1% year-to-year; year-to-date sales through July exceed highest-ever annual total WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2026 – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $146.8 billion during the month of July 2026, an increase of 6.4% compared to the June 2026 total of $137.9 billion and 135.1% […]
Robbins, who currently serves as president and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), will succeed John Neuffer as head of SIA WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2026 — The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Michael Robbins has been named SIA president and CEO and will assume the role on Oct. 1. Robbins […]
Worldwide chip sales in June increase 123.6% year-to-year, 9.7% month-to-month WASHINGTON, August 6, 2026—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $403.3 billion during the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 35.1% compared to Q1 of 2026. Global sales were $134.5 billion during the month of June 2026, an increase of […]
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer applauding seven R&D awards announced by the CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) to accelerate semiconductor R&D for the advanced compute supply chain. These investments will bolster the technologies that support AI, healthcare, […]
by Greg LaRocca, Director of Market Research and Economic Policy
SIA’s annual State of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry report, released today, provides a snapshot of where the industry stands in 2026: the extraordinary growth underway, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and the policy priorities necessary to sustain U.S. leadership in this vital technology. The semiconductor market reached new heights in 2025, and that trend has […]
Worldwide chip sales in May more than double compared to last year WASHINGTON, July 6, 2026—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $120.6 billion during the month of May 2026, an increase of 9.2% compared to the April 2026 total of $110.5 billion and 104.1% more than the May 2025 total […]
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2026—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer applauding manufacturing incentives announced by the Commerce Department and Coherent to support the expansion of Coherent’s indium phosphide manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas. The incentives will create more than 1,000 jobs and help expand production […]
