New developments have emerged regarding the second TSMC Japan factory, which has sparked excitement in the chip sector. Senior officials of the company announced that the factory will be ready for use by the end of 2027. Thus, the total investment made by the company in Japan will exceed $20 billion. However, it is known that the Japanese government has also provided significant financial support for this initiative. Considering the role chip production can play in the future, this seems like a logical move for Japan.
Not the first TSMC Japan factory
The first TSMC Japan factory, which cost $7 billion, will open for production later this year. However, the company, believing that it will struggle to meet the increasing user demand, has started planning for the opening of a second factory in Japan. The location for the second factory will also be Kumamoto city, just like the first one.
TSMC, the world’s largest chip manufacturer, is expected to produce more than 100,000 units per month in Japan alone when the second TSMC Japan factory, which will start construction later this year, becomes operational. However, it is discussed that this number could be further increased depending on consumer demand.
TSMC Phase 2 factory to be opened in the US has been postponed to another spring. The future of the plant is uncertain.
TSMC is known for supplying large quantities of chips to brands such as Nvidia and Apple. Of course, the influence of the Japanese government is significant in the company’s large investment. The Japanese provide various incentives for chip production in their country to meet their chip needs independently. It is also known that TSMC plans to open a factory in Germany.
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