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ASML Japan plans major workforce expansion as advanced chip manufacturing gathers pace

7 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

7 September 2026

Topic

opportunities

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Semiconductors

◆ Geography

Japan

◆ Source

Read at newelectronics.co.uk →

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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

ASML Japan plans to expand its workforce by approximately 40% to support growing demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing driven by key customers like Rapidus, TSMC, and Micron, with significant operations in Hokkaido and Kumamoto Prefecture.

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

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Advanced chip manufacturing demand is accelerating fast in Japan with ASML growing its local team substantially. You should consider expanding your supplier and talent networks around ASML’s ramp-up zones in Hokkaido and Kumamoto now.

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