After a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan, TSMC, a primary supplier for Apple’s chips, has made a quick recovery, with over 80% of its production facilities back in action as of Thursday.
According to Bloomberg, TSMC confirmed that the earthquake caused no harm to its most vital equipment. Adding more details, Taiwanese research company TrendForce reported that TSMC’s most advanced factories, which are responsible for the manufacture of 3nm, 4nm, and 5nm chips, managed to resume over 90% of their operations shortly after the quake.
This rapid response indicates that the supply of chips for Apple devices is unlikely to face major disruptions.
The swift resumption of operations at TSMC underscores the resilience of the tech giant’s supply chain, even in the face of natural disasters.
However, it’s crucial to remember that the impact of the earthquake extends far beyond the industry, with reports indicating the tragedy resulted in at least 10 fatalities and more than 1,000 injuries. This context serves as a somber reminder of the human and community toll of natural calamities, amidst the operational updates from major corporations like TSMC.
