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EconomicTaiwan·Unpinned27 Aug 2026 · 12h ago

Powertech to implement panel-level packaging for AI chips in 2027

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Taiwan-based Powertech Technology announced a $2.2 billion investment to establish the world’s first panel-level packaging facility for AI chips, with production scheduled to begin as early as 2027. The facility aimed to manufacture server central processing units, artificial intelligence computing chips, and advanced optics. AMD and Broadcom were identified as the likely initial adopters of this technology.

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Powertech's implementation schedule positioned the company ahead of TSMC in the adoption of next-generation packaging technology for AI chips. The move signaled a significant shift in manufacturing capabilities for high-performance computing hardware.

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