Apple CEO Tim Cook, in his speech at the opening of the Taiwanese company TSMC’s new factory in the US state of Arizona, said that his company will switch to chips made in the USA. This was reported by the TV channel. CNBC.
Cook said the Cupertino-based company will combine TSMC’s expertise and creativity with American workers to reduce reliance on China for chips.
“And now, thanks to the hard work of so many people, these chips can be proudly labeled ‘Made in America.’ This is an incredibly important point,” he said.
In total, it was noted that at least two factories for semiconductor production are planned to be opened in Arizona. According to CNBC, Taiwanese experts are already advising American employees on assembly issues and training them in all necessary processes.
According to TSMC’s plans, businesses need to produce 600 million silicon wafers per year. The second factory is scheduled to open in 2026.
Formerly TSMC founder Morris Chang approved plans A Taiwanese company that manufactures 3 nm chips in a factory in Arizona.
Tim Cook in the past declarationThat Apple plans to expand its chip supply not only from a new facility in Arizona, but also from factories in European countries.
Source: Gazeta
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