Overview
- The VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company plant in Tampines produced its first sample lot and held an opening ceremony on Monday, September 28, 2026.
- VSMC’s initial phase capacity of about 44,000 12-inch wafers per month is already fully spoken for and the company says full-volume production is targeted for Q1 2027.
- The fab will make specialty nodes from roughly 130nm to 40nm and silicon interposers, which are thin connector layers that let multiple chips and high-bandwidth memory work together in advanced AI packages.
- The project is expected to create about 1,600 jobs and includes partnerships for local training, while reported total investment figures differ across outlets (about US$6.7 billion versus US$7.8 billion) and TSMC is reported as a minority stakeholder in VIS.
- VSMC leaders are evaluating a second Singapore wafer fab as demand outpaces the initial build, a move that could speed local industry growth and strengthen supply for AI, automotive, and industrial customers.