TSMC is seeking chipmaking equipment that doesn't contain Chinese rare-earth magnets

First reported by Tom's Hardware at · Updated · 2 sources

TSMC is reportedly asking equipment suppliers for factory machinery that doesn't use rare-earth components, as the chipmaker seeks to reduce exposure to China’s dominance of critical minerals and permanent magnets.

Covered by 2 publishers within 14 hours of the first report.

Summary from Tom's Hardware.

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Tom's Hardware TSMC is seeking chipmaking equipment that doesn't contain Chinese rare-earth magnets · Etiido Uko
DigiTimes TSMC reportedly surveys suppliers on rare-earth-free motors as China's export-control pause nears legal expiry · DIGITIMES

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