Intuitive builds 316 000 square foot manufacturing plant in Malaysia
Surgical equipment maker Intuitive expanded its Asia Pacific operations on 17 August 2026 building a 316 000 square foot plant in Penang scheduled to open by 2028
Intuitive, a global leader in minimally invasive care and robotic-assisted surgery, has announced the acquisition of a new 316,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Malaysia. This expansion, set to commence operations in 2028, will create approximately 1,200 skilled jobs by 2032. The site, located in Bandar Cassia Technology Park, Penang, will manufacture surgical instruments and electromechanical devices for Intuitive's da Vinci surgical system, thereby enhancing the company's global manufacturing footprint in the Asia Pacific region.
Glenn Vavoso, Senior Vice President and President of Asia Pacific at Intuitive, emphasized that this investment underscores the company's long-term commitment to the region, aiming to bolster the delivery of innovation, quality, and reliability to customers in Asia Pacific. Since its entry into Asia Pacific over two decades ago, Intuitive's da Vinci surgical systems have benefited more than 2.5 million patients across 13 markets in the region.
Mark Brosius, Executive Vice President, Chief Manufacturing and Supply Chain Officer at Intuitive, stated that this investment is part of the company's strategic plan to scale its operations while maintaining its high-quality standards. Brosius highlighted that the new facility will be a crucial component of Intuitive's global manufacturing operations.
Furthermore, this expansion marks an important milestone for Penang, which is striving to attract high-value manufacturing and innovation-driven industries. Chief Minister of Penang, Mr. Chow Kon Yew, expressed that Intuitive's investment reflects confidence in Penang's industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce, and manufacturing excellence. He also noted that this investment will bolster Penang's position as a leading MedTech hub in Southeast Asia.
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