# Tower Semiconductor revives shuttered Panasonic-era fab in $3 billion Japan photonics expansion — METI-backed plan targets $3.6 billion revenue by 2028

> Tower Semiconductor has announced a dual-track expansion of its 300mm silicon photonics, silicon germanium, and advanced packaging operations in Japan, committing up to $3 billion net of grants with backing from the…

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/tower-semiconductor-revives-shuttered-panasonic-era-fab-in-3-billion-japan-photonics-expansion?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a59207d6aa54428f0f31f8a)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #panasonic #billion #expansion #japan #meti #photonics #revenue #semiconductor
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