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TSMC Secures Approval For Sub-1.4 Nanometer Manufacturing Plants, Says Report As ...

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18 September 2026

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technology

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Semiconductors

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Taiwan

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

TSMC has secured approval to build semiconductor fabs in Taiwan for manufacturing chips using sub-1.4 nanometer technology, with the first plant expected to start production in 2030, advancing its competition with Intel in chip fabrication.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

TSMC's start on sub-1.4nm chip fabs unlocks new production capacity that chip designers must consider soon. If you supply or partner in semiconductor hardware, this paves a fast track for cutting-edge customers and raises the bar for your tech roadmap.

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