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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 40715, member: 636"]
NVIDIA plans to make AI chips at TSMC's Arizona factory before the year ends. The Taiwan company started producing semiconductors at the American site during early 2025. Apple remains TSMC's biggest customer and will receive the first finished products from the new facility. NVIDIA chips need final testing before entering full production at the plant. Major tech companies like AMD and Qualcomm also placed orders for the Arizona location.

TSMC's Arizona operation could reach maximum capacity soon because of strong customer demand. The facility currently produces 15,000 wafers each month and will expand to 24,000 units. Companies may pay 30 percent more for chips made in America compared to Asian factories. Higher manufacturing costs and heavy demand drive the price increases across the industry. The plant focuses on making 4-nanometer and 5-nanometer processors for different customers.

The chip maker achieved over 90 percent success rates for their newest 2-nanometer technology. Better production results mean fewer wasted materials and lower costs for manufacturers. TSMC received four times more chip designs for 2-nanometer processes than older 5-nanometer versions. Diamond cutting tools help create smooth surfaces on silicon wafers during manufacturing. Companies that make these specialized tools report increased sales from the growing demand.
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