Nikkei Asia reported on June 18th that OKI Circuit Technology Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd.(6703.T), has enhanced its production system for printed circuit boards used in semiconductor inspection equipment.

According to the article, the company has expanded the plant in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, by 20%, establishing a system capable of stable production of high-multilayer and high-precision boards. With the expansion of the 5G and AI markets driving the advancement of semiconductors, the company aims to support the evolution of inspection equipment, which is essential for ensuring chip reliability.