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Monday 4 May 2026
ESMC confirmed to be on schedule — and sets its sights on AI
The European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a joint venture among TSMC, Bosch, Infineon Technologies, and NXP Semiconductors, is set to begin initial production in 2027...
Wednesday 29 April 2026
NXP advances VSMC and ESMC projects with ramp timelines on track
NXP Semiconductors and Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) are making steady progress on the VSMC manufacturing project, with execution now entering a more advanced stage as...
Friday 17 April 2026
TSMC remains top choice for European AI chip startups amid capacity scramble
European efforts to advance sovereign AI and chip autonomy are gaining momentum, but European AI chip startups say they still primarily rely on TSMC for high-performance computing...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Europe considers ban on Chinese solar inverters, citing cybersecurity concerns
Europe is grappling with growing concerns over the cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese-made photovoltaic inverters, prompting discussions about restricting high-risk suppliers from...
Monday 12 May 2025
Infineon secures funding for Dresden smart power fab expansion
According to an official press release, Infineon has received final approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs to fund its new Smart Power Fab in Dresden. The company...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
TSMC Arizona could break even in 2025 despite overseas losses
While TSMC's overseas fabs recorded losses throughout 2024, the Arizona facility could become profitable by year-end 2025, according to a DIGITIMES analyst, marking a potential...
Thursday 2 January 2025
TSMC global update: Japan producing, US growing, Europe building
TSMC has confirmed mass production at its Japanese wafer fab, marking a significant milestone in its overseas expansion strategy amid geopolitical uncertainties. While its Japan project...
Tuesday 17 December 2024
German government approves TSMC's Dresden fab financing plan
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany (BMWK) has officially approved financing for TSMC's wafer fab project in Dresden. The German government has...
Thursday 22 August 2024
TSMC's German fab set to offer job opportunities and promote wafer ecosystems in Europe
Dresden officially welcomed the construction of a new wafer fab by TSMC with a groundbreaking ceremony on August 20.
Wednesday 21 August 2024
TSMC breaks ground on EUR10 billion semiconductor fab in Dresden
ESMC has commenced construction on a new semiconductor fabrication facility in Dresden, Germany. The joint venture between TSMC, Robert Bosch, Infineon, and NXP is investing over EUR10...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
TSMC maintains steady pace in EU fab expansion as competitors slow projects
Many chipmakers have disclosed delays or suspensions in their new European fab projects; however, TSMC's are proceeding more efficiently than those of their competitors.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
ESMC breaks ground on Dresden fab
European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a joint venture between TSMC, Robert Bosch, Infineon Technologies and NXP Semiconductors, has held a groundbreaking ceremony to...
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Challenges ahead for Europe's first 12-inch wafer fab
Following investments in wafer fabs in the US and Japan, TSMC is scheduled to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its wafer fab in Dresden, Germany, on August 20. The fab is expected...
Thursday 15 August 2024
How ESMC project is cementing Taiwan's role in global chipmaking
Following the United States and Japan, TSMC's final overseas wafer fab, ESMC (European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), will...
Thursday 8 August 2024
TSMC to break ground on German plant amid talent crunch
TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei is set to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in Dresden, Germany, on August 20, 2024.