Compound Semiconductors Wales

THIS IS ENABLING. THIS IS WALES.

Home to the world’s first dedicated compound semiconductor cluster; an ecosystem at the cutting edge of global technology. Anchored in South Wales, here the cluster brings together pioneering organisations, world-class universities, and leading research centres, driving innovation in sectors as varied as electric vehicles and renewable energy to 6G networks and healthcare.

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Recent landmark investments, including Vishay’s £250 million commitment to the UK’s largest semiconductor facility in Newport, underpin Wales’ reputation as a magnet for global business and talent. Alongside major players such as KLA, IQE, Microchip, a collaborative community of SMEs and global names such as GE, Siemens, and General Dynamics, reflect the deep integration with UK, European, and US supply chains.
Discover how Wales can help your business shape the future of technology.

Supported by ongoing government and private sector collaboration, Wales offers investors state-of-the-art infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and direct access to an otherwise complex and time-consuming supply chain. Our open, collaborative approach and 50-year track record in delivering complex technology make it an ideal location for ambitious companies seeking to innovate, scale, and lead in a fast-evolving landscape.

This is Wales: Join our Journey.

The next chapter is an open invitation. Join the companies already partnering with us: to collaborate, to innovate, and to build the future together, in Wales.

To find out more about how Wales can help your business grow, scale, and succeed, join us on this journey.

Case Studies

microchip

MICROCHIP

Modular building

In an increasingly miniaturised world, Microchip's Advanced Packaging Services aim to make microelectronic products smaller, smarter, and more reliable.

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OpTIC Technology Centre

OpTIC Technology Centre

Precision Optical Systems

Wrexham University isn’t just building a bridge between academia and industry - it’s laying down a superhighway. Its state-of-the-art OpTIC Technology Centre in St Asaph has created a hi-tech home for start-ups in North Wales.

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Man in overalls on a production line

KLA Corp (SPTS Division)

Tools for technology

SPTS designs and manufactures the wafer processing equipment used by major players in the global semiconductor industry — and the company has built up strong links with Welsh universities to aid both research and recruitment.

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Inside Stories

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