Research and Development Expenses Breakdown: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited vs II-VI Incorporated

R&D Spending: TSMC vs. II-VI in the Semiconductor Race

__timestampII-VI IncorporatedTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
Wednesday, January 1, 20144252300056828800000
Thursday, January 1, 20155126000065544600000
Friday, January 1, 20166035400071207700000
Sunday, January 1, 20179681000080732500000
Monday, January 1, 201811687500085895600000
Tuesday, January 1, 201913916300091418700000
Wednesday, January 1, 2020339073000109486000000
Friday, January 1, 2021330105000124734800000
Saturday, January 1, 2022377106000163262200000
Sunday, January 1, 2023499603000182370000000
Monday, January 1, 2024478788000204182000000
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A Tale of Two Innovators: R&D Spending in the Semiconductor Industry

In the ever-evolving world of semiconductors, research and development (R&D) is the lifeblood of innovation. Over the past decade, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) and II-VI Incorporated have demonstrated contrasting trajectories in their R&D investments. TSMC, a titan in the industry, has consistently increased its R&D spending, reaching a staggering $182 billion in 2023, a 220% increase from 2014. Meanwhile, II-VI Incorporated, a key player in engineered materials, has also ramped up its R&D efforts, with a notable 1,073% increase from 2014 to 2023, peaking at nearly $500 million. This divergence highlights the scale and ambition of TSMC's operations compared to the more focused, yet rapidly growing, efforts of II-VI. As we look to the future, these investments will likely shape the technological landscape, driving advancements in everything from consumer electronics to advanced computing.

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Date published
28 Jan 2025