Taipei, Aug. 13 -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will shut down its 6-inch wafer business within the next two years and continue to consolidate its 8-inch wafer business as part of a plan to improve efficiency and focus on larger wafer production, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.

TSMC confirmed that ending the 6-inch wafer business will not affect its sales forecast for 2025. The company is working closely with clients to help them through the transition, assuring that it will try its best to meet their demand and continue to create value for its business partners and the market.

Currently, TSMC operates four 12-inch gigafabs, four 8-inch fabs, and one 6-inch fab in Taiwan. Industry reports suggest the phased-out 6...