Fujifilm plans up to 5x boost in magnetic tape production to meet AI data center storage demand

Summary

Fujifilm plans to increase production of magnetic storage tape by as much as five times as it works to meet growing demand for AI data center storage. Tom's Hardware reports the plan includes a $63 million investment, which it describes as the largest investment in tape in 20 years. The Register reports the same plan, framing it as a 5x increase in production capacity and noting that AI is the driver.

Timeline

1. The Register

   29 Oct 2026, 03:34 UTCSource ↗

   The Register reports that Fujifilm will increase its tape production capacity five times, with AI demand as the driver, and says the move shows tape storage is far from dead.

2. Tom's Hardware

   29 Oct 2026, 11:40 UTCSource ↗

   Tom's Hardware reports that Fujifilm plans to increase production of 100TB magnetic storage tapes by as much as 5x to meet new demand for AI data center storage, backed by a $63 million investment it calls the largest in tape in 20 years.