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TSMC to open chip design centre in Munich alongside Dresden fab

TSMC said it will open a design centre in Munich, Germany, complementing its ESMC fab under construction in Dresden, to support European automotive, industrial and AI chip customers.

Reported AI-drafted Bits&Chips, 28 May 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish a confirmed opening date, investment figure, or headcount for the Munich centre.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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