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chipmaking

American  
[chip-may-king] / ˈtʃɪpˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

  1. the process or industry of producing electronic chips.


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Even so, Lutnick, who is spearheading the administration’s plan to increase domestic chipmaking, said the administration continued to press Apple to bring more production to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

—In Asia, South Korea’s Kospi gained 3.6%, led by chipmaking index heavyweights Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rising 6.15% and 4.1%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Based on the strong momentum, Fouquet said the firm planned to increase capacity by 30 percent for two of its key chipmaking machines, with another 30-percent boost possible in 2028.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

The company has a series of ambitious plans, ranging from data centers in space to a chipmaking project, which will likely be costly.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

Cook's comments come after other technology giants have highlighted pressure in the chipmaking industry.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

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