Murata Plans Fresh Expansion to Ease Acute MLCC Shortage Driving AI Server Buildout

Murata Manufacturing is pursuing additional investment to expand multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) production capacity, seeking to meet surging demand from artificial intelligence server manufacturers that has strained global supply chains. The Japanese electronics firm announced on October 13, 2026, that it is considering further capacity increases beyond previously announced plans and is "securing materials and holding discussions with suppliers and other related parties," according to president Norio Nakajima. Precise figures on increased capital spending will come with the company's October 30 earnings announcement.