Japan’s Rapidus hit a key milestone on its path to 2nm mass production by 2027, as it announced on July 18 that prototyping has begun for its 2nm gate-all-around (GAA) chips at the IIM-1 foundry in Chitose, Hokkaido. The company also confirmed that initial test wafers have entered electrical testi...

According to South Korean outlet DealSite, Samsung Electronics’ weaker-than-expected second-quarter results have renewed focus on its foundry business. The report notes that while the company has recently secured some legacy process orders, securing major contracts from global tech giants for adva...

According to a report from South Korean outlet Business Post, Samsung Electronics appears close to securing Qualcomm as the first major customer for its next-generation 2nm foundry process. This development could mark a significant step toward reviving Samsung’s struggling contract chip manufactur...

With key rivals TSMC and Intel aiming for 2nm and 18A mass production in the second half of 2025, Samsung is reportedly adjusting its business strategy as well. According to ZDNet, it is now focusing on yield improvements and optimization for its current advanced nodes, particularly 2nm and 4nm. ...

According to MoneyDJ, citing Nikkei, Fujitsu is developing a 2nm CPU named “MONAKA” based on designs from Arm. The chip is scheduled for commercialization in 2027 and is intended for AI and data center applications. A higher-performance successor is planned for the next-generation supercomputer ...