# Micronics Japan to invest ¥24.1B expanding probe card capacity

Micronics Japan (Japan Microdevices) has announced a ¥24.1 billion capital investment to expand production capacity for memory probe cards at its Aomori and Aomori Matsuzaki plants. The investment will be carried out from 2027 to 2028.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-03-26
- Where: Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
- Value: $152.8M (24.1B JPY)
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: announced
- Products: probe cards for memory semiconductors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Micronics Japan](https://endata.com/companies/91042.md)

## Sources

- [japanir.jp](https://japanir.jp/en/company/company-6871/ir/6871-20260326-02_wp_business_update/), 2026-03-26: "The Company has decided to make focused capital investments in the new building of the Aomori Plant and renovate the production areas of the Aomori Plant and the Aomori Matsuzaki Plant for the purpose of expanding production capacity."

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