Semiconductor equipment estimates -- The Information Network

NEW TRIPOLI, USA: "This year has been a "two for one deal," with both semiconductors and chip manufacturing equipment cramming two typical years of growth into one year, resulting in overcapacity and declining chip prices, according to market research firm VLSI Research Inc."

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