The Symbiotic Development Relationship Between the Semiconductor and Air Filter Industries

As one of the industries with the most stringent production environment requirements, semiconductor manufacturing has a rigid demand for air filters, placing both sectors in a symbiotic development relationship. With the rapid growth of the semiconductor industry in recent years, the air filter sector has also entered a period of accelerated development.

On August 4, 2025, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced that global semiconductor sales reached $179.7 billion in the second quarter of 2025, a 7.8% increase compared to the first quarter. In June 2025, global sales amounted to $59.9 billion, up 19.6% from $50.1 billion in June 2024 and a 1.5% increase from sales in May 2025.¹

As the environmental requirements for semiconductor production increase, the air filter industry is continuously evolving. Traditional filtering materials and technologies are increasingly inadequate to meet the demands of high-end semiconductor manufacturing. Therefore, filter manufacturers must innovate and develop new filtration materials and technologies. For instance, the application of nanoscale filtration technology has enhanced filters' ability to capture fine particles, significantly improving air cleanliness. This highlights a key aspect of our symbiotic development: technological synergy. Filter suppliers must maintain close collaboration with semiconductor companies to jointly design or develop filtration solutions that meet the latest technical standards. Through technological cooperation, both parties can achieve resource sharing and promote innovation.

Looking to the future, we believe that although the prospects are promising, both the semiconductor and filter industries face three major challenges:

Breaking Technical Limits: As Moore's Law approaches its limits, technological innovation in the semiconductor industry will enter a new phase. Future breakthroughs in innovative process technologies, such as quantum chip technology and carbon nanotube transistor technology, are urgently needed to bring revolutionary improvements to chip performance.

Balancing Cost and Sustainability: In the context of a global push for sustainable development, how to reduce energy consumption and pollutant emissions during production processes is a challenge that both the semiconductor and filter industries need to address together.

Smart Upgrades: With the rapid development of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and 6G communications, new application scenarios for semiconductors are emerging. Companies need to invest more resources in the research and development of smart products.

As a manufacturer of air filters, Amorair is always attuned to the latest industry trends and is actively expanding its product line to meet the needs of emerging sectors. We are committed to partnering with industry clients to explore new market demands and develop more intelligent products.

1. Data Source: Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 7.8% from Q1 to Q2; Month-to-Month Sales Tick Up 1.5% in June - Semiconductor Industry Association