Japanese company to expand capacity by sixfold at Thai production site
Mitsubishi Materials produces thermistors smaller than 1 millimeter for use in optical transceivers. (Mitsubishi Materials)
ARATA SHIGENO
October 24, 2026 04:12 JST
TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Materials will increase by sixfold its production capacity of temperature sensors, known as thermistors, that are used in optical communication equipment, the Japanese company announced Friday, as the rise of generative artificial intelligence drives demand.