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  Introduction to Semiconductor CapEx The Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry is one of the most capital-intensive sectors in the global technology economy. Producing advanced chips requires large investments in facilities, equipment, research, and infrastructure. These investments are categorized as Capital Expenditure , commonly known as CapEx. Capital Expenditure represents the funds companies allocate to acquire, upgrade, or maintain long-term physical assets such as fabrication plants, manufacturing equipment, and research facilities. In the semiconductor sector, these investments are essential for driving innovation, increasing production capacity, and supporting the growing demand for advanced computing technologies. Semiconductors power nearly every modern device, including smartphones, cloud servers, artificial intelligence systems, and electric vehicles. As the demand for computing continues to rise, semiconductor companies must continuously invest in new facilities an...