Smiths expands US manufacturing of chip testers, after trade restrictions

Smiths’ move is part of a rush by companies in the chip-building industry to develop US supply chains.

Smiths said it had been investing several million pounds in additional equipment and staffing for an existing factory in the Texas city of Irving, without disclosing a specific amount. It added that the expansion of the Irving factory was expected to be completed during the fiscal year starting in August and that the Chinese site would continue to manufacture chip sockets for Asia and Europe.

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