The semiconductor industry has a far greater economic and technological impact than is commonly perceived. A recent article by McKinsey highlights that this sector, often regarded as a technological niche, is in fact one of the fundamental pillars of the global economy, supporting critical areas such as mobility, healthcare, energy, telecommunications, and defence.
According to the analysis, semiconductors are “hiding in plain sight”: present in almost every digital system, yet still underestimated in their true economic and strategic significance. The study emphasises the importance of strengthening investment in manufacturing capacity, specialised talent, and innovation ecosystems, particularly in a context of growing demand for technological autonomy and resilient value chains.
Read the full article and discover the true scale of the semiconductor industry:
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/semiconductors/our-insights/hiding-in-plain-sight-the-underestimated-size-of-the-semiconductor-industry
