Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: 'This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans'
The Chemical Connection: Reducing Defects in Circuit Board Production
It’s Only Common Sense: Trust Is All You Need
ROHM Group Officially Opened a New Production Building in Malaysia
October 17, 2023 | ROHMEstimated reading time: 1 minute
ROHM-Wako Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (RWEM) in Malaysia held an opening ceremony for its newly building constructed to strengthen its analog IC production capacity and manufacturing subsidiary.
RWEM produces small-signal devices such as diodes and LEDs, and the new building will be used to produce isolated gate driver ICs, one of the focus products in analog ICs. Isolated gate driver ICs are ICs that optimally drive power semiconductors such as IGBTs and SiCs, and since they play an important role in energy saving and miniaturization of electric vehicles and industrial equipment, demand for these products is expected to grow.
RWEM will begin production of ICs for the first time in order to strengthen its production capacity and promote multi-location of analog IC production factories from the viewpoint of BCM (Business Continuity Management).
The new building will be equipped with a variety of energy-saving technologies to reduce environmental impact (expected to reduce CO2 emissions by about 15% compared to the current facilities). RWEM’s BCM system will be further strengthened by introducing various state-of-the-art disaster preventions. RWEM intends to bring in production machines and begin production in October, 2024. As a result, RWEM's overall production capacity is expected to increase by approximately 1.5 times.
ROHM Group will continue to strengthen its production capacity in accordance with its Medium-Term Management Plan while keeping abreast of market conditions, and will also thoroughly enhance its BCM system to ensure a stable supply of products to customers.
Share on:
Suggested Items
Growing Demand for Mid-Size Displays Opens New Opportunities for FMM-Free OLED Technologies
06/05/2025 | TrendForceTrendForce’s latest report on the display industry reveals that OLED technology—valued for its self-emissive structure, high contrast ratio, and lightweight design—continues to expand its market presence, primarily in small-size applications such as smartphones.
Würth Elektronik and HKSTP Sign New Engineering Service Program
06/05/2025 | Wurth ElektronikWürth Elektronik and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to promote development and production in Hong Kong. Around 100 start-ups and Small and Midsized Enterprizes (SMEs) in the field of microelectronics, as well as Hong Kong's entire production ecosystem, will benefit from local development support, knowledge transfer, and partner network of the well-known component manufacturer.
Orbel Corporation Integrates Schmoll Direct Imaging
06/04/2025 | Schmoll AmericaOrbel Corporation in Easton, PA, proudly becomes the first PCM facility in the U.S. equipped with Schmoll’s MDI Direct Imaging system. This installation empowers Orbel to support customers with greater precision and quality.
STARTEAM GLOBAL Unveils Innovative Additive Solder Mask Process
06/02/2025 | STARTEAM GLOBALSTARTEAM GLOBAL, a leading PCB manufacturer, has introduced a revolutionary additive solder mask process at its Flero STARTEAM (FST) factory in Italy, leveraging digital inkjet technology to enhance production efficiency and sustainability.
Global Smart Manufacturing Market Size to Reach $787.54 Billion by 2030
06/02/2025 | PRNewswireThe global Smart Manufacturing Market Size is projected to be valued at USD 297.20 billion in 2023 and reach $787.54 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.9% according to a new report by The Research Insights.