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Press Release: 08/18/26

Michael Robbins Named President and CEO of 91ÊÓÆµ

Robbins, who currently serves as president and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), will succeed John Neuffer as head of 91ÊÓÆµ WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2026 — The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today announced Michael Robbins has been named 91ÊÓÆµ president and CEO and will assume the role on Oct. 1. Robbins […]

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Press Release: 08/06/26

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 35.1% from Q1 2026 to Q2 2026

Worldwide chip sales in June increase 123.6% year-to-year, 9.7% month-to-month WASHINGTON, August 6, 2026—The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today announced global semiconductor sales were $403.3 billion during the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 35.1% compared to Q1 of 2026. Global sales were $134.5 billion during the month of June 2026, an increase of […]

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Press Release: 07/29/26

91ÊÓÆµ Commends CHIPS Awards to Accelerate Advanced Compute Semiconductor R&D

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 – The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today released the following statement from 91ÊÓÆµ President and CEO John Neuffer applauding seven R&D awards announced by the CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) to accelerate semiconductor R&D for the advanced compute supply chain. These investments will bolster the technologies that support AI, healthcare, […]

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Blog: 07/27/26

2026 State of the Industry Report: Historic Growth Amid Intensifying Global Competition

by Greg LaRocca, Director of Market Research and Economic Policy

91ÊÓÆµâ€™s annual State of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry report, released today, provides a snapshot of where the industry stands in 2026: the extraordinary growth underway, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and the policy priorities necessary to sustain U.S. leadership in this vital technology. The semiconductor market reached new heights in 2025, and that trend has […]

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Press Release: 07/06/26

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 9.2% Month-to-Month in May

Worldwide chip sales in May more than double compared to last year WASHINGTON, July 6, 2026—The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today announced global semiconductor sales were $120.6 billion during the month of May 2026, an increase of 9.2% compared to the April 2026 total of $110.5 billion and 104.1% more than the May 2025 total […]

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Press Release: 06/16/26

91ÊÓÆµ Applauds CHIPS Act Incentives for Coherent

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2026—The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today released the following statement from 91ÊÓÆµ President and CEO John Neuffer applauding manufacturing incentives announced by the Commerce Department and Coherent to support the expansion of Coherent’s indium phosphide manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas. The incentives will create more than 1,000 jobs and help expand production […]

Supply Chain Security
Press Release: 06/05/26

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 11% Month-to-Month in April

Worldwide chip sales in April up 93.9% year-to-year; annual semiconductor sales projected to top $1.5 trillion globally in 2026 WASHINGTON—June 5, 2026—The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today announced global semiconductor sales were $110.5 billion during the month of April 2026, an increase of 11% compared to the March 2026 total of $99.5 billion and 93.9% […]

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Press Release: 06/01/26

New Report Finds Semiconductors Account for 95% of an AI Data Server Rack’s Value, Encompassing the Full Stack of Chip Technologies

91ÊÓÆµ-Deloitte study estimates annual revenue from chips deployed in AI data centers could reach over $1.2 trillion by 2028, a nearly tenfold increase over four years WASHINGTON, June 1, 2026 – The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ), in partnership with Deloitte, today released a report finding the full range of semiconductor technologies are integral to artificial […]

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Press Release: 05/27/26

Ari Sulby Joins 91ÊÓÆµ Team

WASHINGTON—May 27, 2026—The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today announced Ari Sulby has joined the organization as director of global policy, where he will focus on international trade and policy developments in Europe and Korea. “Ari brings deep trade policy expertise and experience in global economic engagement to 91ÊÓÆµ at a pivotal time for the semiconductor […]

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Press Release: 05/21/26

91ÊÓÆµ Applauds CHIPS R&D Awards to Advance U.S. Leadership in Quantum Computing

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2026 – The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today released the following statement from 91ÊÓÆµ President and CEO John Neuffer commending several research awards announced today by the CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) to advance quantum computing technology. The award recipients include 91ÊÓÆµ member companies IBM and GlobalFoundries. “Research is the engine […]

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Blog: 05/19/26

Strengthening U.S. Semiconductor Leadership Through Smart Export Control Policy

by Molly O’Leary, Director of Government Affairs

Maintaining and growing U.S. semiconductor leadership is both a national security and economic security imperative. To that end, we encourage the Administration and Congress to advance policies that ensure American semiconductors are adopted worldwide and decrease international dependence on competing technologies developed by adversaries. Targeted export controls can be an important tool for safeguarding America’s […]

Export Control and National Security Policy
Press Release: 05/12/26

Top Business Groups Urge Congress to Extend, Expand Successful Semiconductor Tax Credit

The Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit, which has helped spark hundreds of billions of dollars in private investment across the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem, expires at the end of 2026  WASHINGTON, May 12, 2026 – The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) and a broad coalition of 17 other top business and trade groups today in a letter urged […]

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