Incremental growth for Semicon West

The favorable industry figures I reported on yesterday are having a salutary effect on Semicon West, according to Karen Savala, president, SEMI Americas, speaking at yesterday’s press conference. This year, 711 exhibitors are occupying 1256 booths, she said, representing 9.5% growth from 2010. And for the co-located Inter Solar North America, booth growth is 18% from 2010. Exhibitors this year, she added, are focusing on LEDs, MEMS, 3-D ICs, and printed/flexible electronics as well as photovoltaics. For future Semicon West events, she predicts incremental and measured growth.