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TSMC delays Arizona Fab 1 production to 2025, citing a shortage of skilled workers
TSMC pushed production at its first Arizona fab from 2024 to 2025 on its Q2 2023 earnings call, citing insufficient skilled workers to install specialised equipment. The Arizona project has grown to two fabs with a combined estimated cost approaching $40 billion.
- Production delayed one year due to lack of specialised technicians for equipment installation
- TSMC plans to send technicians from Taiwan to train local staff
- Total project cost has more than tripled from original $12 billion estimate to ~$40 billion