STMicroelectronics has unveiled plans to construct a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Catania, Italy, dedicated to producing power devices and modules using 200mm silicon carbide (SiC) technology. The facility will also include facilities for testing and packaging. The Swiss firm is the world's largest producer of silicon carbide microchips, particularly valued by automakers for being lightweight. Posted on 31, May 2024 by EuropaWire PR Editor | This entry was posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology and tagged investment, Italy, Jean-Marc Chery.