29/05/2026
Fun fact: A silicon wafer is the substrate where most semiconductors get built.
SEMI reported Q1 2026 wafer shipments +13.1% YoY (3,275 MSI)—a good reminder that “wafer starts” can shape everything downstream. Source: SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026.
Question for engineers: Which wafer-level variable affects your downstream process most?