Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) is expanding its MEMS manufacturing operations in Edmonton, supported by a CA$620,000 grant from the Government of Alberta’s Investment and Growth Fund, as demand for advanced semiconductor and sensing technologies continues to rise globally.
The expansion will add new wafer processing, inspection, and automation equipment, alongside facility upgrades designed to strengthen the company’s manufacturing capabilities and increase production capacity for micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) devices.
The investment highlights Alberta’s ambitions to strengthen its position within the global semiconductor supply chain and attract advanced manufacturing projects capable of generating skilled employment and long-term economic growth.
Teledyne MEMS manufactures a range of microfabricated semiconductor devices and sensors serving industries including telecommunications, biomedical technology, industrial sensing, and optical systems. The Edmonton facility plays a role in supplying MEMS technologies used in applications ranging from miniaturized medical devices to advanced sensing platforms.
Company officials said the expansion reflects confidence in the region’s talent base and innovation ecosystem while supporting future growth opportunities.
“As a global and trusted leader in MEMS technology, Teledyne MEMS is committed to growing our presence in Alberta and investing in its talent and innovation ecosystem,” said Steve Bonham, Plant Manager at Teledyne MEMS.
The project is expected to strengthen local manufacturing capabilities at a time when governments and technology companies are seeking to build more resilient semiconductor supply chains and reduce dependence on concentrated production hubs.
Provincial officials said the funding aligns with broader efforts to attract private-sector investment and diversify Alberta’s economy through advanced manufacturing and technology-driven industries.
“Alberta is open for business, and investments like this show why companies choose to grow here,” said Joseph Schow, Alberta’s Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration. He said the Investment and Growth Fund is helping secure projects that create jobs and expand the province’s industrial base.
The expansion comes amid increasing global demand for semiconductor components used in communications infrastructure, industrial automation, healthcare technologies, and next-generation sensing applications.
