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September 15, 2025 | Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd.Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, announced plans for a major expansion of its global production capacity for MEGTRON multi-layer circuit board materials today. The company plans to double its production over the next five years to meet growing demand in the AI server and ICT infrastructure markets.
To support the rapid deployment of AI technology, Panasonic Industry will invest approximately 17 billion yen to construct a new manufacturing facility at its Ayutthaya Plant in Thailand. The new plant will be located on grounds of the existing Panasonic Manufacturing Ayutthaya Co., Ltd. property. The new facility is scheduled to commence operations in November 2027, with mass production scheduled by the end of fiscal year 2028.
The rise of generative AI has accelerated the need for high-speed, high-capacity communication hardware. MEGTRON materials, an industry benchmark family of circuit board laminates known for their low transmission loss[1], are essential for stable and efficient signal transmission in servers, switches, and routers.
Panasonic Industry is committed to innovation in electronic materials and will continue investing in its MEGTRON product line. These advanced multi-layer circuit board materials support AI development and help address social challenges.
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