BRINGING ELITE PERFORMANCE TO THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY

Japan's Athlete FA is channeling a new kind of agility into the world of advanced chip packaging.

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TUCKED AWAY IN THE SCENIC HILLS OF NAGANO

Prefecture, Suwa is a region defined by its serene lake, lush natural surroundings, and deep historical roots. Traditionally a region focused on silk production, Suwa is also home to a dense cluster of Japan's top precision engineering firms, particularly in watchmaking and optics, which earned it the nickname “the Switzerland of the East.” Within this tightly connected community of engineers and specialists, numerous niche players are quietly powering some of the world’s most vital industries.