TSMC's 3nm production plan at its second Kumamoto plant has reportedly been certified by METI, with a policy of aiming to begin production by the end of 2028. The article does not specify the plant's size or the amount of investment.
TSMC's second plant in Kumamoto Prefecture has reportedly received certification from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for a production plan using the 3nm process. The certification is said to have been granted under the Japanese government's framework for strengthening semiconductor manufacturing capacity.
The article focuses on the plan to adopt the 3nm process and explains that the plant's production lines are expected to transition to the new technology as a result.
Production is expected to begin around the end of 2028. The article does not provide details on specific production volumes or a phased implementation schedule.