Chipmakers rush to secure equipment for 2029 as lead times top two years

DIGITIMESNovember 5, 2026en

Chipmakers are moving to secure production equipment for delivery as far ahead as 2029, as AI-driven fab expansion pushes some equipment lead times beyond two years and forces manufacturers to negotiate supply contracts years earlier than usual, South Korea's ETNews reported, citing industry sources.

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