AT&S Expands Capacity for IC Substrates Critical to AI Chip Production
Austrian technology company AT&S is expanding its manufacturing capacity at a plant in Kulim, Malaysia, as demand grows for integrated circuit (IC) substrates. These high-tech base layers are essential components beneath advanced AI chips and help facilitate power and data transmission within chip packages. CEO Michael Mertin highlighted the increasing importance of IC substrates amid rising global interest in artificial intelligence technologies. The company is racing to scale production as semiconductor manufacturers seek to meet surging demand for more powerful computing hardware, particularly driven by advancements in AI applications. The expansion reflects broader industry trends where supply chain resilience and geopolitical factors are reshaping how critical components like IC substrates are produced and sourced.
Topics: AI chips geopolitics IC substrates semiconductor manufacturing