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ASML to expand Japan workforce to aid next-gen chipmakers Rapidus, TSMC
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
ASML is expanding its workforce in Japan to support next-generation chipmakers Rapidus and TSMC, bolstering semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in the region.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.
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You should note that chip production support in Japan just gained a strong boost. ASML’s expanded team will unlock faster scale-up opportunities for Rapidus and TSMC, making the region a more viable supply chain hub.
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