AT&S, a global leader in high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards, took part in the 2025 Chongqing Mayor's International Economic Advisory Council (CMIA) conference, held under the theme "Building an AI Application Hub to Enable High-Quality Industrial Development."
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AT&S CEO Michael Mertin delivered a keynote speech titled "AT&S and Chongqing's Joint Path Toward AI-Driven, Sustainable Manufacturing." He reaffirmed the company's commitment to advancing intelligent, sustainable manufacturing in close partnership with Chongqing.
In his address, Mertin highlighted AT&S's long-term commitment to strengthening Chongqing's position in the global industrial value chain. He stressed the importance of partnerships, talent development, and cutting-edge technology, noting that combining these strengths with Chongqing's unique advantages will accelerate the city's transformation into an AI-driven, sustainable manufacturing hub.
Artificial intelligence is a driving force of digital transformation, and AT&S is positioning itself as a key enabler of this trend by delivering innovative technologies essential for AI applications. These include substrates for AI processors, energy management solutions for data centers, and embedding technologies for high-performance components. In particular, AT&S plays a vital role in enabling on-device AI, serving as an innovative partner for leading manufacturers of smartphones, notebooks, and other end devices.
AT&S Highlights how AI accelerating industrial transformation of Chongqing. AT&S
In line with the conference theme, AT&S also released a white paper outlining how AI, combined with Chongqing's strategic policies, can accelerate industrial transformation and reinforce the city's global competitiveness.
Chongqing is one of AT&S's most important global production bases. Since establishing operations there in 2011, the company has made continuous investments in advanced technologies and innovation. Today, AT&S Chongqing manufactures high-tech IC substrates and modules for high-performance processors, data centers, gaming, 5G, automotive, and AI applications. The rapid growth of the AI market creates significant opportunities for the site, with rising demand for high-performance infrastructure, energy-efficient components, and integrated AI solutions expected to drive continued growth. AT&S's strategic focus on"local-for-local" solutions further supports Chongqing's and China's digital transformation.
Initiated in 2005 by the Chongqing municipal government, CMIA provides a platform for global business leaders to advise the Mayor and his leadership team on the city's development. The 2025 conference marks AT&S's tenth consecutive year of high-level participation in the council.
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Article edited by Joseph Tsai