TSMC has achieved profitability at its Japanese plant for the first time. The joint venture in Kumamoto, known as Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), recorded a net profit of nearly $30 million in the first quarter of this year. The success of the plant, which previously operated at a loss, is attributed to full capacity utilization. This is reported by Ixbt.com news.
Currently, the plant produces 12, 16, 22, and 28-nanometer chips for the automotive and industrial sectors. The company has also begun construction of a second plant in Japan. Originally intended for 6-nanometer technology, this project is being upgraded to 3-nanometer technology due to rising demand for AI and high-performance processors.
Operations in the US are also developing rapidly. The TSMC Arizona division recorded a profit of nearly $600 million in the first quarter. The company has now started construction of a third plant in the US and is preparing the site for a fourth facility. Total investments in US projects amount to $165 billion.
In Europe, the situation is slightly different: the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plant under construction in Dresden, Germany, is still in the construction phase and remains a source of expenditure for the company. By expanding its global manufacturing footprint, TSMC aims to reduce dependence on Taiwan and meet the global demand for AI chips.
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