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QSM Semiconductores has launched its first manufacturing plant in Querétaro, Mexico, with an investment of MX$777 million (US$45 million) and 210 specialized jobs. Located in El Marqués, the facility specializes in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology for semiconductor manufacturing, aiming to enhance Mexico's involvement in the global semiconductor supply chain.

The plant will produce legacy node chips, with 90% of output serving the domestic market. QSM plans to establish two more plants by 2035, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the federal government, academia, and industry stakeholders.