Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to mass‑produce advanced 3‑nanometre chips at its Kumamoto, Japan facility, marking a major step in expanding cutting‑edge semiconductor manufacturing outside Taiwan, according to Reuters. Local media reported the investment could reach about $17 billion, significantly upgrading earlier plans for the site and aligning with strong global demand for AI and high‑performance chips. Japan’s government, which has subsidized TSMC’s operations in Kyushu, is considering additional support for the project. The announcement also comes as TSMC continues broader global capacity builds, including future 3 nm production in Arizona. They write:
TSMC plans to mass produce advanced 3-nanometre chips in Kumamoto in southern Japan, TSMC CEO C.C. Wei said on Thursday, an investment local media reported was worth $17 billion as the Taiwanese firm seeks to meet soaring demand for AI chips.
TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker and a key supplier of AI chips to companies such as Nvidia, currently produces its most advanced chips in Taiwan. Previous plans for Japan had focused on less advanced technologies. […]
TSMC told Reuters in an email that the company is now planning to use 3nm process technology for production at its second fab in Japan to meet strong demand driven by AI. […]
Securing access to chips, which are critical for electronics, automotive and defence industries, has become a priority for governments around the world.
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