TSMC surveys suppliers on rare-earth-free motors for factory automation
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-10-22
TSMC has surveyed suppliers about using rare-earth-free motors in factory-automation equipment, driven by concerns over potential supply disruptions from China. The poster notes that while TSMC is actively exploring, whether viable solutions exist is another matter.
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