The complicated procurement process is a well-known deficiency of the semiconductor manufacturing industry, especially regarding the supply chains that equip fabs with the machines required to produce chips. Lead times when buying new equipment from OEMs can range from months to years, and historically sources for buying used equipment have been fragmented.

“Sometimes, semiconductor manufacturers will turn to auctions when they need to replace a machine or supplement a production line fast, only to find that it takes 6-8 months to receive the tool post-purchase," says Maxam Yeung, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Moov.

However, delivery is only one of several impediments that slow down the procurement process.

• Finding the right tool - sources of used equipment are still fragmented. It can be difficult to find what you are looking for; the process of searching for a specific machine can be frustrating with variations in tool nomenclature, and inconsistent configuration details are a common issue when browsing used equipment sources.
• Verifying seller and tool - after locating equipment, a semiconductor manufacturer must verify the seller is trustworthy, the tool is still available, and is as represented.
• Managing post-transaction logistics - after a piece of equipment is purchased, there are multiple logistical hurdles that can lengthen the time to get the tool running in the fab.

Moov can get a tool to a buyer's door between Asia and the US in less than 2 months, while other companies take 6-8 months.

With these challenges in mind, Moov has optimized the second source procurement experience for speed and quality at every step of the process. Here’s how:

• Moov makes it easier to find equipment - with Moov’s digital marketplace, intelligent matching technology, global team of experienced industry experts on-call to help 24/7.
• Moov verifies sellers and guarantees buyer satisfaction - Moov verifies each seller to ensure that listings are accurate, and backs it up with guaranteed buyer satisfaction.
• Moov offers fully managed post-transaction logistics - Moov begins the process of getting your tool to you immediately post-transaction, and handles each step in the process.

All of these factors combine result in a faster experience when buying pre-owned semiconductor equipment through Moov. You can experience the Moov speed difference for yourself when buying your next tool. Browse hundreds of verified listings on Moov’s website.

Moov brings you a round-up of used semiconductor equipment developments, semiconductor manufacturer announcements, semiconductor market updates, and more semiconductor industry news and views worth reading this week.

Semiconductor Industry News

Semiconductor industry pushes for security standards

In Short: The semiconductor industry, led by trade association SEMI, is establishing cybersecurity standards for equipment in order to protect systems from cyber attacks, viruses, and IP theft. The two new standards are around malware-free equipment integration and guidelines for computer operating systems and other technologies in equipment.

Read more in SemiEngineering.

TSMC is central to supply chain shift (editorial)

In Short: TSMC’s technological leadership and massive customer pool make it a key piece of the industrial supply chain realignments. TSMC has now stopped shipping 5G chips to Huawei, impacting Huawei's ability to compete on the cutting edge. Read more about TSMC's role in the global semiconductor supply chain, and the implications of recent developments.

Read more in Taipei Times.

German chipmaker Infineon prepared to handle increased competition from China, CEO says

In Short: Infineon is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world and is a top player in automotive, power and security chips. In preparation for increased competition out of China, Infineon recently completed its takeover of U.S. company Cypress last month and reported a loss of 128 million euros for its fiscal third quarter.

Read more at CNBC.

Lisa Su Receives the Robert N. Noyce Award

In Short: AMD’s president and CEO Dr. Lisa Su has been named the 2020 recipient of the SIA’s highest honor, the Robert N. Noyce Award. This award recognizes a leader who has made outstanding contributions to the semiconductor industry in technology or public policy. Under Su’s leadership, AMD became a leader in high-performance computing, graphics technologies for the PC, data center, and gaming markets. Congratulations to Dr. Su from the Moov team!

Read more in PR Newswire.

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Moov brings you a round-up of used semiconductor equipment developments, semiconductor manufacturer announcements, semiconductor market updates, and more semiconductor industry news and views worth reading this week.

Semiconductor Industry News

Moov: A Digital Marketplace for Used Manufacturing Equipment

In Short: Semiconductor Engineering interviews Moov’s CEO, Steve Zhou, on how the secondary semiconductor market sheds light on industry trends, how Moov is transforming secondary market transactions, and more.

Read more in SemiEngineering.

Nvidia’s Arm deal causes quick backlash

In Short: Nvidia Corp. said it agreed to buy SoftBank Group Corp.’s chip division Arm Ltd. for $40b, taking control of some of the most widely used electronics technology in the semiconductor industry’s largest-ever deal. Arm Ltd. has immense reach as a supplier of designs and IP to most of the global semiconductor industry, shifting power in the battle for semiconductor dominance between the U.S. and China.

Read more in Reuters.

China’s Most Ambitious Semiconductor Project Halted

In Short: Taiwan News reports a $20b (USD) project to build two facilities in Wuhan for state-backed chip company, HSMC has stalled due to failure to attract additional investors. Analysts speculate that the venture could survive if China’s largest foundry, SMIC, gets involved. However, the future of HSMC currently remains uncertain.

Read more in Taiwan News.

Korean chipmakers have to change strategy amid U.S. trade ban

In Short: South Korean chipmakers and display manufacturers are set to lose a major client in China when trade sanctions are implemented on Sept. 15. Major Korean chipmakers like Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc., have registered for licensing to do business with companies that interact with Huawei’s supply chain per the new U.S. trade regulations, but as of Sept. 14, neither had received approval.

Read more at KoreanInvestors.

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Originally published in Semiconductor Engineering

Most startups in the tech world are done by engineers or scientists. The idea behind Moov, a platform for buying and selling used equipment, is the brainchild of investment bankers.

In effect, Moov has built a futures platform for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, with prices updated every few minutes from all over the world.

“The basic idea is that every few years, companies upgrade their equipment,” said Steven Zhou, Moov’s CEO. “But that equipment is usable for 15, 20 or even 25 years. So what we discovered is there’s a ton of value being left on the table. If a company is no longer using equipment and it costs $1 million to buy, they’re either moving it to a landfill or an off-site warehouse. We estimate there’s about $50 billion worth of fair market value of idle and surplus equipment in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. And if you start branching out to other closely related segments, like PCBs, SMD, LEDs, photonics, solar, or whatever, there’s literally hundreds of billions of dollars worth of equipment that’s offline and that needs a channel through which it can be re-purposed or moved.”

Zhou and his partner, Maxam Yeung, started Moov in 2018, and within the first year about 150 companies had signed up. This number of participating companies is now more than 1,000, and the value of equipment listed on the platform is $830 million today and growing rapidly.

The equipment business also provides some insights into where chipmakers and VCs are investing.

“The larger sizes (300mm) are moving a little bit less than the 150mm and 200mm equipment, especially with the constant rise of the IoT and edge,” Zhou said. “We’re also seeing a shift back down to 100mm. We serve all sizes, whether it’s an etcher or a reactor, and we serve everyone from large enterprises to smaller companies and even universities and R&D facilities. The key is using market data plus software to ensure a fresh and accurate supply, o we’re working on the supply and the demand concurrently.”

Read the rest of the interview in [Semiconductor Engineering] (https://semiengineering.com/moov-used-equipment-digital-marketplace/).

The TEL / TOKYO ELECTRON Lithius wasn't the only front-end-of-the-line semiconductor wafer processing tool in demand this week. Check out our weekly top 10 list to see which semiconductor equipment make/models were most in demand and where you can find them!

We combined data from across Moov's global used semiconductor equipment marketplace with data from Google to understand which semiconductor manufacturing equipment makes and models semiconductor equipment buyers are looking for based on search and browsing trends. Next to each semiconductor tool we have included the number of consecutive weeks this make/model has been on our top 10 in-demand semiconductor equipment list.

This week, front-end chip-making equipment was in demand. Applied Materials Etchers continue to be sought after front-end semiconductor manufacturing equipment, while new additions to our weekly top 10 in demand tools list include a Varian implanter, TEL coater, and Teradyne final test system. Check out listings for new additions to this week's top-10 on Moov's marketplace:

• VARIAN 810
• TEL / TOKYO ELECTRON Lithius
• TERADYNE J750

If Moov does not currently have semiconductor equipment for sale, be sure to sign up to be notified when a semiconductor tool becomes available! Used semiconductor equipment listings are added to our markteplace daily, so don't miss out.

Without further ado, this week’s top 10 hot tools:

1. NIKON S205 - Nikon - Steppers & Scanners - 3rd week
2. NIKON NSR S204B - Nikon - Steppers & Scanners - 2nd week
3. TERADYNE J750 - TERADYNE - Final Test - 1st week
4. LAM Kiyo - LAM - Etchers & Ashers - 2nd week
5. TEL / TOKYO ELECTRON Lithius - TEL - Coaters & Developers - 1st week
6. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS P5000 - AMAT - Etchers & Ashers - 2nd week
7. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS Centura - AMAT - Etchers & Ashers - 2nd week
8. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS DPS - AMAT - Etchers & Ashers - 2nd week
9. VARIAN 810 - Varian - Implanters - 1st week
10. HITACHI S 4700 - Hitachi - SEM & TEM - 2nd week

Do you have any of the above semiconductor tools for sale? Contact us at sales@moov.co for more information about selling used semicondcutor equipment on Moov's marketplace, or create an account and start selling used semiconductor equipment today! You can also contact sales@moov.co for more information on how your used semiconductor equipment listing can be featured in Moov's blog.

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Moov brings you a round-up of used semiconductor equipment developments, semiconductor manufacturer announcements, semiconductor market updates, and more semiconductor industry news and views worth reading this week.

Semiconductor Industry News

U.S. considers cutting trade with China’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer

In Short: The latest development in US-China trade broke over the holiday weekend, with the White House indicating SMIC, China’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, may be added to the “Entity List.” This development would block U.S. companies from selling to SMIC without a license. SMIC stock dropped 23% in response to this news.

Read more in The Washington Post.

China plans new policies to develop domestic semiconductor industry

In Short: Prior to news breaking around the potential SMIC restrictions, China announced plans to increase support for research, education and financing of “third-generation” semiconductors through 2025.

Read more in Bloomberg.

Korean Government to Ramp up Investment to Commercialize AI Semiconductors

In Short: The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea announced plans to bolster support for AI semiconductors (high performance, low power) last week. Support includes 1.1 trillion won (shy of 1M USD), half of which will be invested in public-private funds to support the development of AI semiconductors by 2026.

Read more in Business Korea.

Semiconductor Industry Analysis

These new semiconductors could revolutionize the solar energy industry

In Short: On the sustainability beat, learn how new semiconductors, called halide perovskites, may revolutionize the solar energy industry.

Learn more here.

GlobalFoundries upstate New York Fab & what it takes to compete at the cutting edge

In Short: HBS professor Willy Shih shares insights from his visit to GlobalFoundries new fab. Our favorite quote: “ To put it succinctly, $15 billion of capital investment does not give you enough scale to compete at the most advanced semiconductor nodes.” Moov offers advice on how to save costs when building a new fab here.

Read Shih's editorial here.

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Etchers are hot this week, with buyers looking for 5 specific make/models. Check out our weekly top 10 list to see which semiconductor equipment make/models were most in demand and where you can find them!

We combined data from across Moov's global used semiconductor equipment marketplace with data from Google to understand which semiconductor manufacturing equipment makes and models semiconductor equipment buyers are looking for based on search and browsing trends. Next to each semiconductor tool we have included the number of consecutive weeks this make/model has been on our top 10 in-demand semiconductor equipment list.

This week, etchers & ashers were the "hot" category of semiconductor equipment for buyers worldwide. Etchers accounted for 50% of our top 10 most in-demand semiconductor tools, with Applied Materials etch systems for 200mm and below nodes seeing particular demand. Check out listings for new additions to this week's top-10 on Moov's marketplace:

• NIKON NSR S204B
• AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS Centura
• HITACHI S 4700
• VARIAN 3290
• AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS P5000
• TEL / TOKYO ELECTRON UNITY II
• AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS DPS

If Moov does not currently have semiconductor equipment for sale, be sure to sign up to be notified when a semiconductor tool becomes available! Used semiconductor equipment listings are added to our markteplace daily, so don't miss out.

Without further ado, this week’s top 10 hot tools:

1. NIKON NSR S204B - Nikon - Steppers & Scanners - 1st week
2. LAM Kiyo - LAM - Etchers & Ashers - 1st week
3. NIKON S205 - Nikon - Steppers & Scanners - 2nd week
4. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS Centura - AMAT - Etchers & Ashers - 1st week
5. HITACHI S 4700 - Hitachi - SEM & TEM - 1st week
6. KLA / TENCOR Surfscan SP1 - KLA/Tencor - Defect Inspection - 1st week
7. VARIAN 3290 - Varian - Sputter - 1st week
8. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS P5000 - AMAT - Etchers & Ashers - 1st week
9. TEL / TOKYO ELECTRON UNITY II - TEL - Etchers & Ashers - 1st week
10. AMAT / APPLIED MATERIALS DPS - AMAT - Etchers & Ashers - 1st week

Do you have any of the above semiconductor tools for sale? Contact us at sales@moov.co for more information about selling used semicondcutor equipment on Moov's marketplace, or create an account and start selling used semiconductor equipment today! You can also contact sales@moov.co for more information on how your used semiconductor equipment listing can be featured in Moov's blog.

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