CompaniesCompany to invest up to $1.6bn in American production to meet 'enormous' demand Fiber optic cables have become a necessary part of data center infrastructure. (Fujikura)HAJIME MATSUMOTOMay 20, 2026 01:46 JSTTOKYO -- Japanese cable maker Fujikura plans to spend up to 260 billion yen ($1.63 billion) on expanded U.S. production of fiber optic cable, the company said Tuesday, anticipating further growth in data centers.