Key Takeaways Rocket Lab is ramping up semiconductor production to meet rising demand in space and defense.The $23.9M CHIPS Act award will help expand its Albuquerque facility to nearly 35K wafers monthly.Expansion supports U.S. spacecraft makers with secure, domestically produced semiconductors.Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) , a prominent forerunner in launch services and space systems, is stepping up its presence in semiconductor manufacturing to meet rising demand for advanced, space-grade semiconductor tec ...

Core Insights - TSMC plans to accelerate its expansion, expecting to build 9 new factories globally this year, including 8 wafer fabs and 1 advanced packaging facility [1] - The 20th wafer fab in Hsinchu and the 22nd fab in Kaohsiung will serve as production bases for 2nm technology, both of which began construction in 2022 and are set to start production this year [1] - The 25th wafer fab in Taichung is scheduled to begin construction by the end of this year, with plans to produce technology more advanced than 2nm by 2028 [1]