MILPITAS, CA – North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers posted $3.04 billion in billings worldwide in January, the first time monthly billings have reached $3 billion, according to SEMI.

Billings were up 29.9% year-over-year and 13.4% sequentially.

“January billings of North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers marked a historic monthly high for the industry and a great start to the year,” said Ajit Manocha, president and CEO, SEMI. “The acceleration of digital transformation is fueling strong, durable demand for semiconductor equipment.”

The SEMI report uses three-month moving averages of worldwide billings for North American-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers.

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