Google Opens Largest Hardware Hub Outside US in Taiwan to Fortify Supply Chain
New Taipei facility deepens reliance on the "Silicon Shield" amid geopolitical tensions.
Google officially inaugurated its new hardware engineering hub in Taipei, Taiwan. The facility now stands as the company's largest hardware R&D center outside the United States, cementing Taiwan's role as the irreplaceable engine room of the global AI economy.
Strategic Engineering Nexus
The center is dedicated to designing the physical infrastructure that powers Google’s AI capabilities, including Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), advanced server racks, and optical interconnects. By locating these teams in Taipei, Google aims to accelerate the feedback loop between chip designers and local manufacturers like TSMC and Quanta Computer. * Scope: The hub houses hundreds of engineers …
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