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Coherent selling epi fab in Champaign, Illinois
What happened
Coherent Corp is selling its epitaxial fabrication facility in Champaign, Illinois as part of its manufacturing footprint optimization. This move signals a strategic shift away from internal epitaxial wafer production, potentially altering the supply landscape for compound semiconductor substrates. Watch: This could tighten supply for specialized epi wafers in the medium term if the buyer's production plans are unclear, but may also indicate a move towards outsourcing, increasing reliance on merchant suppliers.
Impact and signal
Medium impactImpact score: 45/100
Affected components and suppliers
Epitaxial WafersCompound Semiconductor Substrates
Coherent Corp
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Source and time
Source: Semiconductor Today · 3/27/2025 · View original source
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