Chip Talk > SEMI's Strategic Acquisition: Broadening Horizons in Semiconductor Market Intelligence
Published June 24, 2025
The recent acquisition of Linx Consulting’s assets by SEMI, the global industry association for electronics manufacturing and design supply chains, marks a significant stride in the domain of semiconductor market intelligence. SEMI's strategic move to acquire Linx Consulting’s market reports and conferences aims to enhance their market intelligence capabilities, specifically in semiconductor materials and specialty chemicals.
SEMI's announcement here outlines how this acquisition will integrate Linx Consulting’s renowned industry reports and conferences into SEMI's extensive global network. This collaboration is poised to provide unparalleled insights and analysis to professionals in the semiconductor and electronics materials sectors.
Clark Tseng, SEMI's Senior Director of Market Intelligence, emphasized the importance of this acquisition in enhancing SEMI's ability to offer actionable and comprehensive market insights. According to Tseng, the acquisition represents "a significant milestone" in providing deeper insights to SEMI's global members.
Linx Consulting has been a trusted partner to industry leaders for over two decades. Their expertise in market analysis and their established conferences, like the Surface Preparation and Cleaning Conference (SPCC) and the Electronic Specialty Gases & Systems (ESGS), are respected globally. Mark Thirsk and Mike Corbett, Managing Partners at Linx Consulting, expressed confidence in SEMI's capacity to further develop their market reports and conferences, believing it will bring greater value to their clients.
Beyond maintaining the reliability that Linx Consulting’s clients have come to expect, SEMI also introduced a new "Wafer Fab Materials Quarterly" report, in collaboration with Linx Consulting, during the Strategic Materials Conference 2025 in San Jose. This introduction is designed to equip industry professionals with insights into economic trends, material usage, sales performance, and capacity forecasts. Details about SEMI's other sector-specific reports are available on their website.
Both SEMI and Linx Consulting are committed to seamless transition and maintaining high standards of quality and service. SEMI’s acquisition of Linx Consulting’s resources is not just a business transaction but a strategic alignment to strengthen industry knowledge and expand technological frontiers. This venture promises enhanced collaboration and innovation in the semiconductor industry.
For those invested in the semiconductor sector’s future, monitoring SEMI’s ongoing projects and Linx Consulting’s outcome post-acquisition could provide further insights into the direction of market intelligence and the industry's evolving needs. Connecting with SEMI’s network of professionals through their events like the SEMICON expositions, or their technology communities could also provide beneficial networking opportunities.
Stay informed about SEMI’s latest advancements by visiting their website and engaging with their professional network on platforms such as LinkedIn. As the landscape of semiconductor industry evolves, so too do the tools and strategies to navigate them.
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