Most semiconductor chips are made in Singapore, and now the country is looking for ways to expand its initial production with AI smart tech. A plan to prepare 11% of land at Singapore’s wafer fabrication parks to attract semiconductor giants is in place. According to statistics, the semiconductor sector has employed over 18,000 employees, denoting 20% of manufacturing output. Based on the current growth plan, 9 out of 15 semiconductor firms have set to form in Singapore.
In the latest advancements, American chipmaker Micron and German wafer manufacturer Siltronic opened an advanced manufacturing facility in Tampines worth $2.9 billion (US$2.16 billion). These semiconductor firms are clustered in four wafer fabrication parks that span over 374 hectares, the size of more than 500 football fields. This expansion, in collaboration with JTC, will support the development of semiconductor chips and provide wider coverage at multiple locations in Tampines, Woodlands, Pasir Ris, and North Coast.
JTC is part of the eastern region of Singapore, and all these land expansions will be completed by the end of the year. For constant cooling, semiconductor fabrication plants need consistent power and water supply. Setting up these giants near MRT stations might create mini-vibrations that could affect production on a large scale. GlobalFoundaries, the world’s third-largest contract chipmaker, has been in Singapore since 2010.
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