Semiconductor Equipment Sales to Reach $41.8 Billion in 2011

The forecast indicates that, following a 151 percent market increase in 2010, the equipment market will expand by 4.7 percent in 2011. However, it is forecast to decline about 10.8 percent in 2012 before resuming growth in 2013. Equipment revenues of $41.8 billion are roughly equivalent with 2007 investment levels.