TOKYO – Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to set a new industry record, reaching $113 billion in 2024 and growing 6.5% year-over-year, SEMI announced in its Year-End Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective at SEMICON Japan 2024.

BRONSCHHOFEN, SWITZERLAND – An affiliate of US investment firm One Equity Partners will make a cash offer of CHF84.6 million ($96.3 million) to take over Cicor, the company announced.

BILLINGSTAD, NORWAY – Kitron expects revenue between €635 million and €660 million ($667 million and $694 million) for the year, with strong growth in its Defense & Aerospace market sector.

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales hit $56.9 billion during the month of October 2024, an increase of 22.1% compared to the October 2023 total of $46.6 billion and 2.8% more than September's total of $55.3 billion, the Semiconductor Industry Association announced.