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AMD to Invest US$2.5 Billion in Germany to Expand 300mm Microprocessor Production
Monday May 29, 4:01 am ET
Large Investment in Europe Underscores AMD's Leadership Strategy to Drive Microprocessor Manufacturing Innovation and Reduce Costs for End Customers

SUNNYVALE, Calif. & DRESDEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2006--AMD (NYSE: AMD - News) today announced that it plans to expand its microprocessor manufacturing capacity over the next three years by adding additional 300 millimeter wafer production capabilities in Dresden through the implementation of three new projects.

More here : http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060529/20060529005047.html?.v=1

Pragmatic choice: Same employees (smaller learning curve). Lower cost than fully new fab. Smaller time to volume production.

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