Interview: Rising material costs and FOUP shortages threaten semiconductor supply chains

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By Jingyue HsiaoAug 3, 2026, 9:04 pm182 ptsTrendingTop
AI-driven demand, new fab construction, and conflict-led raw material inflation are combining to squeeze semiconductor suppliers in 2026, according to Topco Scientific Co. senior CEO Dennis Chen. He said higher upstream costs are flowing through the industry, while shortages in wafer front-opening unified pods…

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