Are disruptive forces emerging within semiconductor manufacturing? Will company consolidations or advances in manufacturing technology significantly change the long-term order within the semiconductor industry? In the first half of 2005, IDMs began to reassert themselves by aggressively expanding internal manufacturing capacity. As the semiconductor industry enters a period of forecasted growth, companies must now manage the rate of tool installations, as well as develop strategies for future expansions. This service provides the latest global iSuppli information on manufacturing capacity and utilization to help companies avoid excess expenditures and underutilized facilities.