[News] Samsung Reportedly Resumes Cleanroom Work at Taylor in Q2; 2nm Tool Move-In Targeted for 2026

Samsung is reportedly stepping up preparations for production at its U.S. foundry. According to South Korean outlet ZDNet, citing sources from June 23, the company is discussing plans to begin installing equipment for its 2nm process at the Taylor fab in 2026.

The report notes that after several delays, Samsung resumed cleanroom construction at the Taylor site in Q2 2025. Once the cleanroom is completed, the company is reportedly planning to bring in related equipment to begin setting up the production line. Notably, because this will be the initial production line, the investment scale is expected to be relatively modest, the report adds.

When Samsung’s Taylor investment was first announced in late 2021, production was initially scheduled for 2024—but the timeline has since been pushed back multiple times, according to South Korean media outlet The Elec. Due to ongoing delays, the city has reportedly revised its financial incentive agreement, scaling back support for the project, Korea JoongAng Daily notes.

As ZDNet highlights, Samsung has postponed full completion of the Taylor facility multiple times due to concerns over potential financial losses from making large-scale investments without secured demand for its 2nm process.

The Taylor facility is expected to manufacture advanced 3nm and 2nm chips, with mass production reportedly slated for late 2026, according to an April report by SamMobile.

Securing 2nm Clients Becomes Critical for Samsung

For its 2nm process, Samsung has secured some domestic firms and a Japanese AI chip design company as customers. However, according to ZDNet, Samsung has yet to secure global big tech clients—unlike its key competitor TSMC.

Industry sources suggest that the Taylor fab is likely to appeal to customers seeking advanced chip manufacturing in the U.S, as ZDNet highlights.

Meanwhile, Samsung is reportedly making steady progress in its 2nm chip development. According to SammyGuru, citing South Korean media outlet New Daily, the 2nm Exynos 2600 chip—expected to power the Galaxy S26 series in 2026—has now entered the prototype mass production phase. As noted in the report, Samsung is targeting yields above 50% without compromising performance. If achieved, the company plans to begin full-scale production in early 2026.

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