Looking to sell used semiconductor wafer mask inspection tools? Etchers and Ashers? Demand for used semiconductor equipment changes from week to week. Check out which semiconductor tools buyers are looking for this week on our top 10 in-demand semiconductor manufacturing tools list.

We combined data from across Moov's global used semiconductor equipment marketplace with data from Google to understand which semiconductor manufacturing equipment makes and models semiconductor equipment buyers are looking for based on search and browsing trends. Next to each semiconductor tool we have included the number of consecutive weeks this make/model has been on our top 10 in-demand semiconductor equipment list.

This week, a variety of used semiconductor equipment made our top 10 in-demand list. The majority of used semiconductor equipment on our list this week was not on our list in previous weeks, representing exciting new demand trends for used semiconductor equipment. From etchers & ashers to wafer mask inspection, pcb/smt, electronic test equipment, reactors/mocvd and more, buyers showed interest in both front-end and back-end semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Check out listings for these top in-demand semiconductor tools on Moov's marketplace:

• Nikon 3
• Matrix One
• Olympus SZ61
• AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS Centura
• olympus sz60
• monster power hts 3600
• fluke 8050a
• nikon smz 645

If Moov does not currently have semiconductor equipment for sale, be sure to sign up to be notified when a semiconductor tool becomes available! Used semiconductor equipment listings are added to our markteplace daily, so don't miss out.

Without further ado, this week’s top 10 hot tools:

1. Nikon 3 - Nikon - Wafer Mask Inspection - 1st week
2. Gemini ii - Gemini - Reactors/MOCVD - 1st week
3. Matrix One - Matrix - Etchers & Ashers - 1st week
4. Olympus SZ61 - Olympus - Microscopes - 1st week
5. Nikon 1a - Nikon - Wafer Mask Inspection - 1st week
6. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS Centura - AMAT - Etchers & Ashers - 1st week
7. Olympus SZ60 - Olympus - Microscopes - 1st week
8. Monster Power HTS 3600 - Monster Power - PCB/SMT - 1st week
9. Fluke 8050a - Fluke - Electronic Test Equipment - 1st week
10. Nikon SMZ 645 - Microscopes - 1st week

Do you have any of the above semiconductor tools for sale? Contact us at sales@moov.co for more information about selling used semicondcutor equipment on Moov's marketplace, or create an account and start selling used semiconductor equipment today! You can also contact sales@moov.co for more information on how your used semiconductor equipment listing can be featured in Moov's blog.

Interested in learning more about Moov's data on semiconductor tool demand? Contact us at sales@moov.co for more information.

Manufacturers looking to purchase second source equipment, or sell used semiconductor manufacturing equipment often find logistics to be a complex and time consuming part of the process. As a global marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, Moov deals with shipping semiconductor equipment internationally every day. If you buy used semiconductor equipment through Moov, we provide fully managed logistics. Even if you don’t, here’s what you need to know about crating and shipping semiconductor equipment:

How to estimate shipping costs for industrial equipment

Several factors will impact the cost of shipping your semiconductor equipment including:

• Origin/Destination: shipping semiconductor equipment internationally can run you anywhere between $1K-$15k.

• Timeframe: your timeline for shipping semiconductor equipment impacts shipment method and cost. If timing is less of an issue, ocean shipping generally keeps your budget for shipping semiconductor equipment under $5k but will take 1-2 months. If you need to ship semiconductor equipment on a shorter timeline, air shipping takes a matter of days, but can cost 3X ocean shipping.

• Size: the size of semiconductor tooling impacts cost, especially semiconductor equipment height. Door opening for a standard container is 7ft 5in and a high cube is 8ft 5in.

• FCL/FTL vs. LCL/LTL: shipping full container / full truckload vs. less-than-container / less-than-truckload impacts cost. Generally speaking, full container will cost 15% more than less-than-container (in which your semiconductor equipment shares a container with other goods being shipped), however; the price differential depends on the size of your semiconductor equipment.

• Packing Required: of course, end-to-end logistics for your used semiconductor equipment shipment includes additional components such as crating and inland/local transport.

Tips on shipping pre-assembled equipment

1. Compare quotes. When getting quotes from freight forwarding companies, a good rule of thumb is to contact at least 2-3 forwarders to compare quotes.

2. Consider investing in full container shipping. While full container shipping will cost more than less than container shipping, the price differential is often well worth the additional expense. Full container shipping is one way to help ensure your semiconductor equipment arrives at its destination undamaged.

3. Discuss your logistics budget with a packing engineer. For FCL/FTL shipments, it is always best to reach out to the packing engineer directly to see how they can meet your cost expectations. They know best how to safely package the tool while using less materials and keeping cost down.

Fully managed semiconductor crating and shipping through Moov

When buying second source semiconductor equipment on Moov, logistics is easy. Moov aims to make buying and selling used semiconductor equipment easy which includes logistics. From rigging out of the facility to safely packing the tool, to delivery to the customers door, Moov stays on top of the shipment for customers.

“Moov is here to make it easy. Whether customers are concerned about the cost of shipping equipment or the timeline, our team is available to get quotes for all aspects of the project. Moov's experience shipping a high volume of semiconductor equipment globally allows us to compare costs and negotiate the best price per region,” says Shay Serres, Logistics & Client Success at Moov.

In addition to fully managed logistics and competitive pricing, Moov offers semiconductor equipment buyers and sellers increased transparency post-settlement through Moov’s Settlement Tracker. This dashboard allows buyers and sellers to monitor the status of their semiconductor equipment shipment throughout the logistics process, a feature rarely offered even by the best third party logistics providers.

To learn more about managed logistics when you buy second source semiconductor equipment through Moov contacts sales@moov.co today.

Moov brings you a round-up of used semiconductor equipment developments, semiconductor manufacturer announcements, semiconductor market updates, and more semiconductor industry news and views worth reading this week.

Semiconductor Industry News

__Senate passes amendment to NDAA to boost semiconductor fabrication, semiconductor research in the U.S. __

In Short: last Tuesday the Senate passed a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to create a grant program for expanding semiconductor fabrication in the U.S. The amendment combined the earlier American Foundries Act and the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act. The amendment also calls for the Defense Department to partner with the private sector to encourage the development of advanced, “measurably secure” microelectronics, as well as other steps to support semiconductor innovation in the U.S.

Read the full amendment here.

__Foxconn breaks ground in Qingdao __

In Short: Taiwan-based Foxconn broke ground on a new high-end integrated circuit packaging and testing plant in Qingdao. The new plant will provide high-end packaging and testing services for chips used in 5G communications and artificial intelligence applications.

Taiwan News has the full story.

NVIDIA Wants to Buy Arm, SoftBank's Semiconductor Subsidiary, according to Bloomberg

In Short: Nvidia, the world’s largest graphics chipmaker, approached Softbank with interest in buying Cambridge-based chip designer Arm, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg has reported Softbank is exploring options to spin out or sell Arm, as well as other prized assets, presumably due to Softbank’s record operating losses after writing down investments in Uber, WeWork.

Get Bloomberg's full take here.

ON Semiconductor named most sustainable company in the semiconductor industry

In Short: continuing Moov’s coverage of sustainability in the semiconductor industry, World Finance magazine recently named ON Semiconductor the Most Sustainable Company in the Semiconductor Industry, 2020. ON Semiconductor’s 5-year sustainability plan can be found in their recently published CSR report here.

Full press release available here.

Semiconductor Industry Analysis

Congress Has Supported Moves To Revive Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing, Here’s What Needs To Happen Next

In Short: Harvard Business School professor Willy Shih reflects on what needs to happen next to make the U.S. competitive in semiconductor manufacturing.

Read the editorial in Forbes.

Five semiconductor trends for the 20s decade

In Short: Imec’s CMOS boss Sri Samavedam discusses trends and predictions impacting the semiconductor industry in the next decade from 3D technologies to edge AI.

Get the insights here.

Nikon used semiconductor equipment had a strong showing on the secondary semiconductor manufacturing equipment market this week. Among Moov's top 10 in-demand semiconductor tools, were new categories like bonders, electronic test equipment, and microscopes. Check out the full round-up of the top 10 in-demand semiconductor manufacturing tools to see which other semiconductor makes and models made the list.

We combined data from across Moov's global used semiconductor equipment marketplace with data from Google to understand which semiconductor manufacturing equipment makes and models semiconductor equipment buyers are looking for based on search and browsing trends. Next to each semiconductor tool we have included the number of consecutive weeks this make/model has been on our top 10 in-demand semiconductor equipment list.

This week, used semiconductor equipment buyers were looking for a variety of semiconductor tools including etchers & ashers, steppers & scanners, wafer mask inspection, mask aligners, sem & tem, bonders, electronic test equipment and microscopes. Several semiconductor makes and models were new to our weekly top 10 semiconductor tools list this week. Check out listings for in-demand semiconductor equipment on Moov's marketplace:

• Nikon 3
• Matrix One
• Olympus SZ61
• NIKON NSR S204B
• KEITHLEY 2700
• ASM 559
• KARL SUSS MA 6

If Moov does not currently have semiconductor equipment for sale, be sure to sign up to be notified when a semiconductor tool becomes available! Used semiconductor equipment listings are added to our markteplace daily, so don't miss out.

Without further ado, this week’s top 10 hot tools:

1. NIKON S205 - Nikon - Steppers and Scanners - 13th week
2. NIKON 3 - Nikon - Wafer Mask Inspection - 1st week
3. Matrix One - Matrix - Etchers & Ashers - 1st week
4. Olympus SZ61 - Olympus - Microscopes - 1st week
5. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS P5000 - AMAT - Etchers & Ashers - 3rd week
6. NIKON NSR S204B - Nikon - Steppers & Scanners - 1st week
7. Keithley 2700 - Keithley - Electronic Test Equipment - 1st week
8. ASM 559 - ASM - Bonders - 1st week
9. KARL SUSS MA 6 - Karl Suss - Mask Aligners - 1st week
10. HITACHI S 4700 - Hitachi - SEM & TEM - 2nd week

Do you have any of the above semiconductor tools for sale? Contact us at sales@moov.co for more information about selling used semicondcutor equipment on Moov's marketplace, or create an account and start selling used semiconductor equipment today! You can also contact sales@moov.co for more information on how your used semiconductor equipment listing can be featured in Moov's blog.

Interested in learning more about Moov's data on semiconductor tool demand? Contact us at sales@moov.co for more information.

Moov brings you a round-up of used semiconductor equipment developments, semiconductor manufacturer announcements, semiconductor market updates, and more semiconductor industry news and views worth reading this week.

Semiconductor Industry News

SMIC shares surge in Shanghai debut after $6.6 billion offering

In Short: Shares in Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) tripled last Thursday, after debuting on the Shanghai market. SMIC says it plans to use the $6.6b raise in share sale to build foundries to compete with semiconductor leader TSMC.

Reuters covers the much-anticipated listing debut here.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) Q2 Earnings Call

In Short: Despite flat revenue in Q2, TSMC predicts 20% growth in 2020, outpacing the semiconductor foundry sector as a whole. On the call, TSMC discusses the impact of supply chain disruptions, U.S. regulations, and 5G deployment outlook on their business. They also discuss N5 ramp-up and N4 introduction as well as their U.S. fab expansion plan.

Get the full transcript here.

Applied Materials pledges 100% renewable energy sourcing in U.S. by 2022

In Short: Last week, we covered TSMC’s renewable energy deal with Orsted. This week in semiconductor industry sustainability, we’re tracking Applied Material’s pledge to hit 100% renewable energy sourcing in the U.S. by 2022 and globally by 2030.

VentureBeat covers the announcement here.

U.S. assistant secretary for export administration leaves to join LAM Research

In Short: LAM Research welcomes Richard Ashooh as their global head of government affairs. Ashooh spent three years at the Commerce Department and has been closely involved with recent changes to U.S. policy on exports to China.

Reuters covers the move here.

Semiconductor Industry Analysis

A Better Way to Measure Progress in Semiconductors

In Short: IEEE Spectrum recaps the history of Moore’s law and the use of technology node to signify progress in the industry, proposing that the node has long since lost its meaning and proposing new ways for the semiconductor industry to measure technological progress

Read the full feature here.

What does SMIC’s debut mean for China’s semiconductor ambitions?

In Short: Reuters provides one point of view on SMIC’s growth aspirations.

See their analysis here.

The Cha Mark 50 was in demand on the used semiconductor equipment market this week. But, this thermal evaporator was not the only "hot" tool semiconductor equipment buyers were looking to acquire. Check out this week's round-up of the top 10 in-demand semiconductor manufacturing tools to see which other semiconductor makes and models made the list.

We combined data from across Moov's global used semiconductor equipment marketplace with data from Google to understand which semiconductor manufacturing equipment makes and models semiconductor equipment buyers are looking for based on search and browsing trends. Next to each semiconductor tool we have included the number of consecutive weeks this make/model has been on our top 10 in-demand semiconductor equipment list.

This week, Etchers & Ashers accounted for 40% of our in-demand list. By semiconductor manufacturer, Applied Materials accounted for 30% of the list followed by LAM and Teradyne at 20%. New tools to make our top 10 semiconductor equipment list this week came from equipment categories like Thermal Evaporators, Etchers & Ashers, SEM & TEM, Reactors/MOCVD, and Final Test. Check Moov's listings for the semiconductor front-end process equipment and back-end process equipment new to our top 10 this week:

• CHA Mark 50
• TERADYNE J750
• HITACHI S 4700
• AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS TxZ
• LAM 9600
• LAM TCP

If Moov does not have listings for the semiconductor equipment you need today, be sure to sign up to be notified when a semiconductor tool becomes available! Used semiconductor equipment listings are added to our markteplace daily, so don't miss out.

Without further ado, this week’s top 10 hot tools:

1. NIKON S205 - Nikon - Steppers and Scanners - 12th week
2. CHA Mark 50 - CHA - Thermal Evaporators - 1st week
3. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS Centura - AMAT - Etchers & Ashers - 9th week
4. TERADYNE J750 - Teradyne - Final Test - 1st week
5. TERADYNE Ultraflex - Teradyne - Final Test - 12th week
6. LAM 9600 - LAM - Etchers & Ashers - 1st week
7. LAM TCP - LAM - Etchers & Ashers - 1st week
8. HITACHI S 4700 - HITACHI - SEM& TEM - 1st week
9. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS P5000 - AMAT - Etchers & Ashers - 2nd week
10. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS TxZ - AMAT - Reactors/MOCVD - 1st week

Do you have any of the above semiconductor tools for sale? Contact us at sales@moov.co for more information about selling used semicondcutor equipment on Moov's marketplace, or create an account and start selling used semiconductor equipment today! You can also contact sales@moov.co for more information on how your used semiconductor equipment listing can be featured in Moov's blog.

Interested in learning more about Moov's data on semiconductor tool demand? Contact us at sales@moov.co for more information.

Moov brings you a round-up of used semiconductor equipment developments, semiconductor manufacturer announcements, semiconductor market updates, and more semiconductor industry news and views worth reading this week.

Semiconductor Industry News

__Analog Devices announces acquisition of Maxim Integrated, strengthening analog semiconductor leadership __

In Short: Analog Devices, the second largest analog semiconductor company, reached an agreement to buy Maxim Integrated, the third largest supplier of analog semiconductors, for $21b, the largest semiconductor deal this year. Maxim’s strength in semiconductors for automotive and datacenter applications will complement Analog Devices’ strength in semiconductors for industrial and healthcare applications. The combined company will be a formidable semiconductor player with a market capital of $68b, offering a challenge to larger semiconductor rival Texas Instruments.

See the full announcement here.

China quadruples fundraising pace for chip self-sufficiency

In Short: Chinese semiconductor chip manufacturers have raised $20.5b so far in 2020, already more than doubling funding for the semiconductor industry in China in 2019. The push to step up investment in China’s semiconductor industry comes as a response to the threat of the U.S. cutting off semiconductor supplies to China. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., or SMIC, has been a key beneficiary of increased semiconductor sector investment which has been bolstered by state-backed semiconductor funds. China aims to produce 70% of its semiconductor chip demand, according to the Nikkei Asian Review.

See the full report from the Nikkei Asian Review.

__UK bans Huawei equipment purchases, reflecting broader semiconductor trade wars __

In Short: The U.K. announced that it will start banning companies from buying equipment from Huawei at the end of 2020. This latest sanction comes as tensions between the U.S. and its allies and China increase throughout the semiconductor supply chain. Huawei is the world’s largest maker of telecommunications equipment, with communications devices accounting for the largest end market for semiconductors, according to SIA data.

Get the full scoop here.

Orsted inks huge renewable energy deal with semiconductor giant TSMC

In Short: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s largest semiconductor foundry, signed the largest renewable energy corporate purchase agreement on record. This step signals the semiconductor industry’s ongoing commitment to sustainable semiconductor manufacturing practices and will hopefully set a precedent for other semiconductor foundries and semiconductor manufacturers to follow.

More on the deal here.

Semiconductor Industry Analysis

U.S. clings to semiconductor dominance as China mounts challenge

In Short: factors influencing the growth of the semiconductor industry and regional dominance of the semiconductor supply chain. Could the solution to the U.S.’s diminished semiconductor manufacturing capacity be increased public-private partnerships spurred by the COVID-economic crisis?

Read the full article here.

How chip-equipment maker ASML is powering past the pandemic

In Short: ASML, a leading manufacturer of lithography equipment, bounced back quickly from COVID-19 related semiconductor demand disruptions. What’s in store for the semiconductor manufacturer in 2H?

Read Barron's full analysis.

Looking to sell used semiconductor equipment? Do you have surplus etchers or ashers for sale? Mask Aligners? Steppers and Scanners? If so, you'll want to check out this week's round-up of the top 10 in-demand semiconductor manufacturing tools.

We combined data from across Moov's global used semiconductor equipment marketplace with data from Google to understand which semiconductor manufacturing equipment makes and models buyers are looking for based on search and browsing trends. As a reminder, any semiconductor tool that has been on our top 10 in-demand semiconductor equipment list for more than one week will be indicated with an "X". Each "X" indicates one full week in which a semiconductor tool made our top 10 list.

This week, we saw 6 new tools make the list of top 10 in-demand used semiconductor tools week over week. New tools on this week's in-demand used semiconductor equipment list includes tooling from multiple categories including etchers and ashers, coaters and developers, steppers and scanners, RTP/RPA/EPI, and mask aligners. If you are looking for used etchers, used ashers, used coaters, used developers, used steppers, used scanners, used RTP/RPA/EPI equipment, or used mask aligners, check out our listings for these popular tools:

• AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS DPS
• AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS P5000
• TEL / TOKYO ELECTRON Lithius
• NIKON NSR S204B
• KARL SUSS MJB 3

Without further ado, this week’s top 10 hot tools:

Without further ado, this week’s top 10 hot tools:

Without further ado, this week’s top 10 hot tools:

1. NIKON S205 XXXXXXXXXXX
2. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS DPS
3. TERADYNE Ultraflex XXXXXXXXXXX
4. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS P5000
5. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS Centura XXXXXXXX
6. TEL / TOKYO ELECTRON Lithius
7. NIKON NSR S204B
8. MATTSON AST 2900
9. LAM Kiyo XXXXX
10. KARL SUSS MJB 3

Do you have any of the above semiconductor tools for sale? Contact us at sales@moov.co for more information about selling used semicondcutor equipment on Moov's marketplace, or create an account and start selling used semiconductor equipment today! You can also contact sales@moov.co for more information on how your used semiconductor equipment listing can be featured in Moov's blog.

Interested in learning more about Moov's data on semiconductor tool demand? Contact us at sales@moov.co for more information.