The focus on AI has led to a surge in demand for technology made by Analog Devices, and the company’s Global CEO expects Ireland to be at the centre of its growth into the future.
The semi-conductor company currently employs more than 2,000 people across sites in Limerick, Dublin and Cork.
A global leader in the design and manufacture of analog and digital integrated circuits, it makes 75,000 products used in virtually all types of electronic equipment.
Engineers at its Catalyst facility in Raheen, Limerick, collaborate directly with clients and suppliers working on design specific accelerated solutions, in highly technological simulated and robotic led environments.
Analog Devices is celebrating 50 years of operations in Limerick and Global CEO Vincent Roche says he is very optimistic about the next 50.
“We are tremendously optimistic about the future, to build on all the great foundational technologies we’ve been building here for many different types of markets for many years,” he said.
“And now in the world of artificial intelligence, our technologies become even more relevant.”
Speaking at an event in Limerick, Mr Roche said the route to its success in Ireland has been the flow of talent as well as “the partnerships within the ecosystem from the Government to academia to research institutions”.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Analog Devices has made “an extraordinary contribution to Ireland and the world” with its cutting-edge technology.
“Analog is one of the reasons why Ireland is at the forefront of the semiconductor industry and in that way making a significant contribution to Europe and to the world at large,” he said.
“It’s very positive to be here and to witness the growth at this centre in Limerick.”
