Murata Manufacturing Commits $6.3 Billion to Expand MLCC Capacity for AI Infrastructure

Data center-linked demand for MLCCs is surging, but some worry about the sustainability of the AI boom. (Source photos Nikkei)

Murata Manufacturing plans to invest 1 trillion yen ($6.3 billion) over the next five years to significantly boost production of advanced multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), critical components for artificial intelligence servers and devices. The capital expenditure will be allocated across facilities in Japan, the Philippines, China, and Thailand, positioning the Kyoto-based supplier to meet accelerating demand driven by the rapid expansion of AI data center infrastructure.

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