About
Semiconductor · Penang
AIXTRON SE, headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, makes MOCVD deposition equipment used to manufacture compound semiconductors for LEDs, lasers and power electronics. In May 2026 it signed an agreement with MIDA to build a greenfield manufacturing facility at Bandar Cassia Technology Park, Batu Kawan, Penang. Phase one is expected to create around 450 jobs, about half in engineering and R&D.


