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

The Second Of Two Global Online Auctions Featuring High Quality, Late Model, General Purpose Electronic Test & Measurement Instrumentation. Foster City, CA.

Starting: Sep 26th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 27th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

Quality Offering of Surplus Test & Measurement Equipment From A Global Manufacturer Of Telecommunications Equipment.

Starting: Aug 6th, 2013 – 3:00am PST PDT

Ending: Aug 9th, 2013 – 1:00am PST PDT

Third in a Series of Unprecedented Offerings, Assets Formerly of PowerWave Technologies over $100MM Cost to Include: Antennas, Mobile Deployment Units, Power Amplifiers, Base Station Products, IT, Computers, Networking Equipment, Racking, Rolling Stock and Much More.

Starting: Aug 20th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 22nd, 2013 – 9:00am PDT

New & Unused Fiber Optic Cable 24K rolls, Machinery, and Broadband Network Equipment from a Federally-approved infrastructure project

Starting: Apr 3rd, 2013 – 7:00am am CDT

Ending: Apr 4th, 2013 – 10:00am am CDT

Online Auction Featuring New and Manufacturer Refurbished Atmospheric Robots! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Mar 19th, 2013 – 7:00am am EDT

Ending: Mar 20th, 2013 – 10:00am am EDT

Short notice sale of all remaining assets from Simclar Ohio which operated a 77,000 sq ft. Facility. They were involved in PCB assembly and high level assembly.

Starting: Jan 21st, 2013 – 7:00am am EDT

Ending: Jan 22nd, 2013 – 10:00am am EDT

Global Online Auction Featuring Surplus Assets to the Ongoing Operations of OpenWave! Hundreds of Servers, Computers, Docking Stations, Memory, Monitors, Cabling, Printers, Phones and More.

Starting: Feb 12th, 2013 – 7:00am am PDT

Ending: Feb 13th, 2013 – 10:00am am PDT

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.

Semiconductor & Electronics Manufacturing Auctions & Asset Sales