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Optical parts maker to triple Malaysian capacity to tackle AI supply crunch - Nikkei Asia

· Source: asia.nikkei.com

In short

Taiwan's FICG, a key supplier of optical components for AI data center networks, plans to more than triple its manufacturing capacity in Malaysia by the end of 2028. This expansion is part of a China +1 strategy requested by US customers to meet the surging demand for optical communications components crucial for AI infrastructure.

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Tags: optical, manufacturing, supply chain, capacity, AI, telecommunication

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