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[News] Kumamoto Fab Restart Update: TEL, Sony Resume Operations; TSMC’s JASM Fab 1 Under Inspection after M7.1 Quake
What happened
TEL and Sony resumed operations in Kumamoto this week following the July 28 earthquake, while TSMC's JASM Fab 1 remains under inspection. Renesas also resumed production at its Nishiki plant. The recovery timeline suggests minimal long-term impact on supply chains.
Impact and signal
High impactImpact score: 75/100
Affected components and suppliers
Semiconductor EquipmentAutomotive ChipsFoundry Services
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Source and time
Source: TrendForce · 8/2/2026 · View original source
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