TECH Semiconductor Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based joint-venture DRAM (dynamic random access memory) wafer fabrication facility of Micron Technology Inc, will be upgrading to leading-edge DRAM technology from the current 68 nanometre (nm) technology to 50nm and eventually 40nm technology, starting from March 2009.  The upgrade involves significant investment in equipment and production assets that allow TECH to employ the latest DRAM process technology, and will help TECH maintain its position as one of the most cost-efficient memory plants in the world.

Last year, Japanese technology firm Nitto Denko opened Singapore’s very first research and development centre for organic electronics. The company has been collaborating with Data Storage Institute (DSI), Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) and Nanyang Technology University to develop cost effective sensor devices for biomedical applications. Nitto Denko intends to spend S$10 million over the next three years on this project and grow its engineering team to about 25 engineers and scientists.

On 26th July 2009, China’s largest manufacturer of miniature acoustic components for electronic goods, AAC Acoustic Technologies Holdings, unveiled its international headquarters in Singapore, signalling the start of a US$40 million investment here with incremental headcount of 100 professionals in 5 years. The Singapore office is now the international headquarters for the firm's corporate training, technical support services, sales, marketing control and strategic business planning. The firm is also looking to set up its first manufacturing facility outside China in Singapore within the next three years. When completed, about 10 per cent of the firm’s total manufacturing output will come from Singapore. Research and development will also be undertaken at the site, with $20 million of the total investment earmarked for this activity.

Eastman Kodak has been operating its 60-man worldwide R&D headquarters here since January 2009, with the aim of undertaking various engineering development and design work, including software, firmware and development for its inkjet printers. The company has plans to double its R&D headcount over the next few years. Besides product development, the Singapore centre will also oversee and manage the firm's printer supply chain and manufacturing activities around the world.