Teledyne MEMS, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY), is expanding its manufacturing operations in Edmonton, Alberta, supported by a CA$620,000 grant from the Government of Alberta's Investment and Growth Fund.

The expansion includes new wafer processing, inspection, and automation equipment, as well as facility upgrades. The company said the investment is aimed at enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and meeting demand for micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensors and microfabricated semiconductor devices.

Teledyne MEMS serves markets including optical MEMS, biomedical MEMS, and inertial and industrial sensing, with applications in telecommunications and miniaturized medical systems.

"Our expansion in Edmonton reflects confidence in the region and will create high-value jobs and long-term economic opportunities," said Steve Bonham, Plant Manager at Teledyne MEMS.

Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, Joseph Schow, said the Investment and Growth Fund is designed to support projects that create jobs and strengthen the province's advanced manufacturing sector.

Teledyne MEMS operates 150 mm and 200 mm wafer capabilities from its Edmonton facility, serving customers across automotive, industrial, medical, consumer, and communications markets.