Applied Materials expands Singapore operations with $500 million facility, plans 1,000 new jobs
Semiconductor equipment maker Applied Materials opened a new $500 million manufacturing facility in Singapore and announced plans to create 1,000 jobs over the coming years. The expansion is driven by surging global demand for advanced chips needed for artificial intelligence applications. The move strengthens Singapore's position as a hub for semiconductor manufacturing and supports the country's strategy to deepen its role in the global AI infrastructure supply chain.
Applied Materials officially opened its new advanced manufacturing facility at Tampines Industrial Crescent on June 10, 2026, more than doubling its cleanroom capacity in Singapore. The facility, which has already begun volume production, is equipped with autonomous assembly and testing systems, AI-assisted quality inspection, and augmented and virtual reality training tools. The company plans to create 1,000 new jobs across manufacturing, research and development, headquarters functions, and field services, while scaling its internship program to 100 placements annually by 2027. Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong highlighted the expansion as evidence of the country's competitive advantages—including its established semiconductor ecosystem, reliable infrastructure, and access to talent—while emphasizing the need for Singapore to continue strengthening its position as AI demand accelerates globally.
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Applied Materials expands Singapore operations, plans 1,000 jobs amid AI chip demand
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