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TSMC Accelerates 3nm Output Months Early; 1.4nm Factory Beats Schedule
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
TSMC has accelerated its 3nm wafer production to reach 180,000 units per month months earlier than planned and is advancing its 1.4nm factory schedule, while also bypassing costly High-NA EUV technology for the latter node.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 3 sources have reported it between 4 Aug 2026 and 10 Aug 2026.
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TSMC's faster 3nm ramp and avoidance of expensive EUV tech at 1.4nm lowers manufacturing costs and raises competitive pressure on chip makers like Intel. You must update your supplier roadmaps and cost models immediately.
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3 sources · first reported 4 Aug 2026 · latest 10 Aug 2026
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