TSMC’s Record Tool Orders Hint at Another CapEx Shockwave

TSMC’s Record Tool Orders Hint at Another CapEx Shockwave
by Daniel Nenni on 05-15-2026 at 8:00 am

TSMC’s Record Tool Orders Hint at Another CapEx Shockwave 2026

TSMC’s latest Board of Directors capital appropriation announcement may appear mixed on the surface, but a closer look reveals one important conclusion: The company is quietly setting the stage for another potential upward revision to its already aggressive 2026 capital expenditure outlook. The headline figure of $31.3B … Read More


Integrated Photonics Accelerates with Entrance of TSMC and TowerJazz Foundries

Integrated Photonics Accelerates with Entrance of TSMC and TowerJazz Foundries
by Mitch Heins on 04-05-2017 at 12:00 pm


I’m writing this from the Boston airport on my way home from four straight weeks of PIC (photonic integrated circuit) related travel. It’s been a grueling but very rewarding four weeks and the big take away from this month is that there are now many more signs in the market that integrated photonics is reaching a real tipping point.… Read More