# ASM Pacific Technology opens R&D center in Taiwan

ASM Pacific Technology (ASMPT) announced the opening of a Research & Development Center in Taiwan. The center will focus on software development for Industry 4.0 and smart factory solutions, and is part of the company's $180 million annual investment in technology research.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-01-19
- Where: Taiwan, TWN
- Starts operating: 19 Jan 2018
- Status: completed
- Products: semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment, surface mount technology applications
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [ASM Pacific Technology](https://endata.com/companies/18453.md)

## Sources

- [asmpt.com](https://www.asmpt.com/en/investor-relations/news-events/asm-pacific-technology-invests-in-its-future/), 2018-01-18: "The opening of Taiwan R&D Center further affirms our commitment towards Research and Development in supporting the Group’s future growth."

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