Pall Corporation, a leader in filtration, separation and purification technologies, has officially opened Thursday its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Singapore. Accordingly, this will serve regional and global customers within the growing semiconductor industry.

Pall has invested approximately US$150 million on the facility which will primarily produce lithography and wet-etch filtration, purification and separation solutions that will help meet the high demand for advanced node semiconductor chips. 

“Throughout an almost 80-year history, Pall has been on the forefront of solving some of the world’s most complex challenges using advanced filtration.  This new facility is not only an important development for advancing semiconductor manufacturing technology, but also an important next step for Pall,” said Mr. Naresh Narasimhan, Danaher Group Executive, High Growth Markets & Pall Corporation.

In addition, Narasimhan said, “We will continue to leverage our experience and expertise to help solve global challenges, from the increased demand for advanced chips to aiding in the transition to greener manufacturing.”

Supports Advanced Node Logic, Memory Chips

The now-completed seven-acre facility will include more than 18,000sq.m of high-volume manufacturing (HVM) and office space. Moreover, it will integrate core research and development capabilities in the future. The new facility will allow customers in highly demanding industries to meet growing end market demand for data processing and storage.    

“Newer applications like generative artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), next generation communications and autonomous vehicles require cutting-edge semiconductor chips,” said Mr. Shangaza Dasent, Vice President and General Manager Microelectronics, Pall Corporation.

Furthermore, Dasent said the high technology filtration solutions manufactured by the new facility can support the production of advanced node logic and memory chips. 

The new site will be able to generate up to 300 jobs over the next few years. Specifically, across

science, engineering, and advanced manufacturing, with an emphasis on training and developing new talent. Moreover, it will also enable transfer of knowledge to contribute to the growth of the sector as part of Singapore’s long-term strategy.

There will be a consistent focus on talent development aligned to broader strategic national priorities to ensure that the advanced manufacturing industry can thrive in Singapore. With the addition of Pall’s new facility, Pall is building more capacity to support cutting-edge technologies and help scale new applications like generative AI. 

Strengthens Singapore’s Chip Ecosystem

Mr. Tan Kong Hwee, Executive Vice President, Singapore Economic Development Board said Pall’s new facility is a welcome addition to the country’s semiconductor ecosystem. Furthermore, Hwee said, “This addition not only strengthens Singapore’s position as a critical node within the global semiconductor industry. (However it), also improves the resiliency of the supply chain for the region.”

Singapore remains steadfast to its commitment of nurturing talent, building R&D capabilities and ecosystem. At the same time, it is working with the industry to build a robust and diverse advanced manufacturing cluster.  

Meanwhile, Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth, graced the opening ceremony as Guest of Honor. Casey Mace, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy in Singapore and Tan Kong Hwee, Executive Vice President, Singapore Economic Development Board, also graced the opening ceremony.

14 June 2024