Musk's Terafab chipmaking project lines up Japan suppliers

Semiconductors Musk's Terafab chipmaking project lines up Japan suppliers Industry welcomes demand but some question feasibility of scale, timing Japan's chip supply chain companies are preparing to fill orders on extremely tight timelines as Musk's semiconductor fab project moves closer to reality. (Source photos by Nikkei and Reuters) SHUHEI OCHIAI, HIDEAKI RYUGEN and MINA ASHIKAWA November 10, 2026 04:24 JST TOKYO -- Elon Musk's Terafab semiconductor production project has begun procurement talks with Japanese chipmaking equipment suppliers, creating a mix of excitement and bewilderment at demands some see as outlandish. Read Next Semiconductors Nvidia probes CEO Jensen Huang's affair amid China security concerns Aerospace & Defense Industries Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla discussing possible merger Semiconductors TSMC eyes Texas and Musk Terafab project for US expansion Tech Asia Tech supply chain shrugs off AI slowdown calls as demand booms Semiconductors AI boom, soaring memory prices lift Japan's chip exports 41% Supply Chain AI boom sparks circuit board crunch across global tech supply chain Semiconductors Intel chief says contract chip business needs 'strong' government support Interview TSMC, Intel supplier Qnity bets on local production to win business Semiconductors Towa plans chipmaking tool plant for Japanese supply chain: CEO Semiconductors TSMC affiliate already eyes expansion as first Singapore plant 'sells out' Latest on Semiconductors Semiconductors Nvidia probes CEO Jensen Huang's affair amid China security concerns Semiconductors Japan's Aisin develops new type of AI chip that cuts energy use 98% Semiconductors DRAM prices double in 2026 as AI focus squeezes PC makers Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.