Semiconductor & Electronics Manufacturing Auctions

Semiconductor and electronics manufacturing operations generate surplus production, test, and facility assets as technology nodes advance, product lines change, and manufacturing footprints are reconfigured. Heritage Global Partners has executed auctions and asset sales within this sector for semiconductor manufacturers, electronics producers, and technology companies, including fab-level equipment dispositions and electronics manufacturing facility liquidations.

Assets in this category originate from wafer fabrication facilities, electronics assembly plants, test and inspection environments, and research or pilot manufacturing sites. These transactions support buyers active in semiconductor production, electronics manufacturing services, R&D, and industrial technology markets.

Typical Assets Sold

Semiconductor fabrication and process equipment
Wafer handling, deposition, and etching systems
Assembly, packaging, and bonding equipment
Test, inspection, and metrology systems
Cleanroom infrastructure and environmental controls
Electronics manufacturing and SMT assembly lines
Power supplies, process chillers, and utilities
Facility support, ESD, and contamination-control assets

Current Auctions

Sale #2: Telecommunications Test Equipment, Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors: PIM Analyzers, Fiber Testers, RF Equipment, Cable & Antenna Analyzers & More! San Diego, CA.

Starting: Jun 24th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 25th, 2026 – 10:00am PDT

Past Auctions

Global Online Auction Featuring Electronic Test & Measurement and Facility Support Equipment Hosted by Philips/Invivo! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Mar 9th, 2022 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 10th, 2022 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #4: Global Online Auction On Behalf Of Futurewei Technologies, US Affiliate Of Huawei & Leader In R&D Of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). Hayward, CA.

Starting: Sep 1st, 2021 – 10:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 2nd, 2021 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #4: Global Online Auction Sale Featuring Surplus Machine Tools and Electronic Test & Measurement Equipment From Philips! Pewaukee, WI.

Starting: Jul 19th, 2021 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Jul 20th, 2021 – 10:00am CDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #3: Global Online Auction On Behalf Of Futurewei Technologies, US Affiliate Of Huawei & Leader In R&D Of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). Bridgewater Township, NJ.

Starting: Jun 9th, 2021 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jun 10th, 2021 – 1:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #2: Global Online Auction Featuring Quality Electronic Test & Measurement Equipment Surplus to Ongoing Operations of Petra Systems. Burlingame, CA.

Starting: Nov 18th, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 19th, 2020 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Never Been Used Audio Equipment From Bosch Security Systems. Burlingame, CA.

Starting: Nov 10th, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 11th, 2020 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Never Been Used Audio Equipment From Bosch Security Systems. Burlingame, CA.

Starting: Sep 25th, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 29th, 2020 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

By Order Of U.S. Bankruptcy Court #20-11465: Global Online Auction Featuring Late Model Test, Measurement, And Lab Assets From A Bay Area Based Medical Device Manufacturer. Burlingame, CA.

Starting: Aug 27th, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 28th, 2020 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Quality Electronic Test & Measurement Equipment Surplus to Ongoing Operations of Petra Systems, A Leading Provider of Lighting & Mobile Data Offload Systems. Burlingame, CA.

Starting: Jun 29th, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 30th, 2020 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #2: Global Online Auction Featuring A Complete SMT Line Surplus To Lenze Americas, A Global Specialist In Motion Centric Automation. Uxbridge, MA.

Starting: Mar 31st, 2020 – 8:00am EDT

Ending: Apr 1st, 2020 – 1:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #2: Global Online Auction Sale On Behalf of Futurewei Technologies, Featuring State of the Industry Fiber Optics, ETM & Networking Gear. Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Mar 23rd, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 25th, 2020 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Quality Surface Mount Equipment Formerly of Focals by North (Thalmic Labs). Toronto, Canada

Starting: Dec 4th, 2019 – 9:00am EDT

Ending: Dec 5th, 2019 – 9:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Sale #1 On Behalf of Futurewei Technologies, Featuring State of the Industry Fiber Optics, ETM & Networking Gear. Plano, TX.

Starting: Nov 12th, 2019 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Nov 13th, 2019 – 11:00am CDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

By Order of the Assignee For The Benefit of Creditors, A Global Online Auction of Late Model Semiconductor & Lab Equipment From RayVio Corp. Tremendous Buying Opportunity. Hayward, CA.

Starting: Oct 30th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 31st, 2019 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction of Late Model SMT, Electronic Test and Machine Tool Assets Formerly of Harman, A Leading Automotive Technology Manufacturer. Franklin, KY.

Starting: Oct 28th, 2019 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Oct 29th, 2019 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Semiconductor & Machine Tool Assets From a Bay Area Based Refurbisher of High Tech & Related R&D Equipment Assets. San Carlos, CA.

Starting: Oct 23rd, 2019 – 6:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 24th, 2019 – 11:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Reconfiguring fab or electronics production assets?

Buyer FAQs

Are semiconductor tools sold as-is or refurbished?

Assets are sold as-is unless otherwise stated. Lot descriptions disclose known conditions and limitations but buyers are urged to do their own due diligence.

Do listings indicate cleanroom classification or contamination requirements?

When available, listings include information on cleanroom standards, environmental controls, and handling requirements.

Can buyers inspect tools that are still installed in fabs or production lines?

Inspection availability varies by facility protocol and is outlined within each sale.

Seller FAQs

How are sensitive or regulated manufacturing environments handled during sales?

Sales are coordinated to align with site protocols, safety requirements, and access restrictions.

How are export controls and compliance requirements managed?

Sales planning accounts for export regulations, destination restrictions, and buyer qualifications before assets are released.

Can semiconductor equipment be sold if it is already partially decommissioned?

Yes. Many buyers specialize in refurbishment or parts recovery and actively pursue deinstalled or powered-down tools.