# ams expands Singapore manufacturing capacity for optical sensors

ams announced the expansion of its manufacturing operations in Singapore at JTC nanoSpace @ Tampines, including a fully automated clean room and a new VCSEL R&D and manufacturing line. Investment is around $200 million over three years.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2017-09-20
- Where: JTC nanoSpace @ Tampines, Singapore, Singapore
- Value: $200.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: micro-optic sensors, VCSEL sensors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [ams](https://endata.com/companies/5995.md)

## Sources

- [marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/AMS-OSRAM-AG-17053455/news/Ams-Expands-Singapore-Manufacturing-Capacity-to-Address-Global-Demand-for-Optical-Sensor-Solutions-34957219/), 2017-09-20: "ams is expecting to invest around $200 million over the next three years in manufacturing in Tampines."
- [semiconductorforu.com](https://www.semiconductorforu.com/ams-expands-singapore-manufacturing-capacity-address-demand-optical-sensors/), 2017-09-26: "Singapore is a vital part of ams’ R&D and manufacturing strategy."

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