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JSR builds Taiwan photoresist plant to support TSMC's advanced chip production

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JSR, a major Japanese chemical supplier, is establishing its first photoresist production facility in Taiwan, aiming to be operational by 2028. This move is a strategic response to the increasing demand for advanced materials needed for cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing, particularly for EUV lithography. The new plant will enable closer collaboration with TSMC, reducing development cycle times and strengthening JSR's position in the critical semiconductor supply chain. AI

IMPACT Secures critical materials supply for advanced chip manufacturing, potentially accelerating AI hardware development.

RANK_REASON Expansion of critical semiconductor materials production capacity by a major supplier to be near a leading foundry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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JSR builds Taiwan photoresist plant to support TSMC's advanced chip production

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke James ·

    Japanese chemical giant JSR expands to Taiwan for EUV photoresist production near TSMC — plant to fill missing chemical link to scale EUV materials

    The plant, located in Yunlin County, is expected to come online as early as 2028 and will co-develop advanced photoresists with TSMC.

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