TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC, 台積電) Chairman C.C. Wei (魏哲家) announced imminent trial production of 2-nanometer process technology with mass production expected in 2026. Wei addressed global trade policy uncertainties Thursday (Oct. 16) during the company's earnings call, emphasizing cautious operational planning for AI-driven structural growth.
Wei emphasized TSMC's commitment to technological leadership, manufacturing excellence, and customer trust while noting explosive growth in generative AI usage. The company collaborates with over 500 clients across major application areas, using integrated mechanisms to ensure precise investment pacing in the rapidly expanding AI market.
TSMC's Arizona facility progresses smoothly with federal and local government backing, planning advanced processes and land acquisition for a second major base. The company's Kumamoto, Japan plant began mass production in late 2024, meeting yield targets, while a second plant's progress will adjust to market needs.
TSMC initiated construction in Dresden, Germany with EU and German government support, focusing on automotive and industrial specialty processes. The company prepares multiple 2-nanometer production bases in Taiwan's Hsinchu and Kaohsiung, with 2026 mass production targeting smartphones and high-performance computing applications.
