# TSMC starts building first European factory in Dresden, Germany

TSMC has begun construction of its first European facility in Dresden, Germany, a €10 billion investment to manufacture AI chips for Nvidia and AMD, among others. Production is expected to start in 2027.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-10-14
- Where: Dresden, Germany, Germany
- Value: $10.9B (10.0B EUR)
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: under construction
- Products: AI chips, semiconductors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [TSMC](https://endata.com/companies/15886.md)

## Sources

- [techzine.eu](https://www.techzine.eu/news/infrastructure/125259/tsmc-plans-to-expand-european-operation-with-new-factories/), 2024-10-14: "Construction of TSMC’s inaugural European facility has commenced in Dresden, Germany, as confirmed by Minister Wu."

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