India, June 26 -- Yole Group announced its new report, Metrology & Inspection Equipment 2026, which provides an in-depth analysis of market dynamics, technological evolution, competitive positioning, and supply-chain developments shaping the future of semiconductor manufacturing.

As semiconductor devices become increasingly complex, metrology and inspection are evolving from manufacturing support functions into strategic enablers of semiconductor innovation. Driven by AI, advanced packaging, HBM, and next-generation architectures, process-control requirements are rising faster than ever across the industry.

According to Yole Group's analysis, the metrology and inspection equipment market reached more than $18 billion in 2025, representi...