Apple supplier TSMC postpones production of 4-nanometer chips in Arizona due to shortage of skilled workers

- Apple supplier TSMC's plans to produce 4-nanometer chips at its Arizona plant have been delayed due to a shortage of skilled workers in the United States.
- TSMC may have to bring in experienced technicians from Taiwan temporarily, pushing the production of the first 4nm chips to 2025.
- The manufacturing delay could potentially impact Apple's 2024 device plans.

Apple supplier TSMC is facing a setback in its production of 4-nanometer chips at its Arizona plant due to a lack of skilled workers. Finding qualified employees for semiconductor factories in the US has proven difficult for the company. As a solution, TSMC might temporarily bring in experienced technicians from Taiwan, which would push back the production of the first 4-nanometer chips to 2025. This delay has the potential to affect Apple's device plans for 2024. After producing the 4-nanometer chips, TSMC intends to construct a neighboring facility to manufacture even more advanced 3-nanometer chips for Apple. However, the initial chips will continue to be produced in Taiwanese factories. For more information, read the article on MacRumors.com.