AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is ready to commence high-volume manufacturing at its new campus located in Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP), Kedah. AT&S Malaysia supplies high-quality Integrated Circuit (IC) substrates for AMD data center processors and other customers.
The new Kulim campus, situated approximately 350 kilometers north of Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, was completed in a remarkably short timeframe. “The new AT&S campus was built in just two years. A year later, we are ready to start high-volume production,” said Ingolf Schroeder, Executive Vice President of the Microelectronics Business Unit at AT&S. “This achievement may be a new world record. Starting high-volume production is not only a success for AT&S but also an important step for Malaysia. By introducing advanced IC substrate technology to Kulim, we will contribute to Malaysia’s economic and technological development in a sustainable way. AT&S is on track to become one of the top three IC substrate suppliers worldwide, and Kulim will play a crucial role in our growth and strengthen Malaysia’s position in the Southeast Asian region.”
AT&S can now benefit from the formation of a new integrated “Substrate Triangle,” comprising its plants in Chongqing, China; Kulim, Malaysia; and Leoben, Austria. “Knowledge, technology, and research at these locations are constantly shared and improved over time, helping all three plants reach their full potential.”
AT&S’s substrate production for AMD at the Kulim Campus is expected to grow strongly, driven by increasing demand for CPUs and GPUs for data centers, AI, VR, and AR technologies. With the anticipated exponential increase in global data volume, the demand for data storage, transmission, and analysis remains high.
To date, approximately RM 5 Billion (1 Billion EUR) has been invested in the plant and administration buildings for the entire Kulim Campus. At Plant 1, AT&S produces advanced substrates for renowned semiconductor company AMD. The gross floor area is around 255,000 square meters, equipped with approximately 500 high-tech machines.
