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WD invests 2.3B in Thai R&D for Data Center and AI growth

WD invests 2.3B in Thai R&D for Data Center and AI growth

Thansettakij•Economy•1d ago

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US hard drive manufacturer WD is investing 2.3 billion baht in research and development in Thailand to boost data storage capacity and security for the growing Data Center and AI industries.

  • •Western Digital (WD), a major US hard drive producer, is investing 2.3 billion baht in Thailand.
  • •The investment targets research and development to increase HDD storage capacity from 32 TB to 100 TB per unit by 2029.
  • •The initiative aims to enhance data storage stability and security to meet the demands of the rapidly expanding Data Center and AI sectors.
  • •The R&D collaboration involves the United States, Japan, and Thailand, with Thailand focusing on laser-based data recording components.

Overview

  • •Western Digital (WD) aims to increase data storage capacity in one HDD unit from the current 32 TB to 100 TB by 2029, in order to support the growing needs of Data Centers and AI.
  • •Western Digital (WD) is investing 2.3 billion baht in research and development in Thailand due to the rapid growth of the Data Center and AI industries.
  • •This research and development initiative is a three-country collaboration involving the United States, Japan, and Thailand.
  • •Thailand will focus on the research and development of components and laser-based data recording processes, as this is a key element of HAMR technology.
  • •The investment is intended to increase HDD storage capacity, enhance data storage stability, and improve data security.
  • •The growing demands of the Data Center and AI industries are driving this investment and technological advancement.

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Key Entities

Organization

Western Digital(WD)ℹ️
A US-based giant manufacturer of hard disk drives involved in a significant research and development investment in Thailand.

Technology

Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording(HAMR)ℹ️
A key technology in data storage that Thailand will focus research on, crucial for increasing HDD capacity.