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TSMC Expands Global Chip Production with New European Plants

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is planning additional facilities in Europe to meet growing AI chip demand, despite geopolitical challenges.

  • TSMC has begun construction on a €10 billion chip fabrication plant in Dresden, Germany, its first in the EU, with production expected by the end of 2027.
  • The company is exploring further expansion in Europe to capitalize on the AI chip market, potentially adding more fabs in different EU locations.
  • TSMC's third-quarter profits are projected to rise by 40% due to strong AI chip demand from major clients like Apple, Nvidia, and AMD.
  • The Taiwanese chipmaker is investing heavily in global expansion, with $65 billion allocated for three new plants in Arizona, USA.
  • TSMC's advanced packaging technology for AI chips is sold out until 2025, prompting accelerated capacity expansion to meet demand.
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