According to a report from MoneyDJ, citing Nikkei, Japanese automaker Honda is reportedly considering investing in Rapidus, Japan’s public-private foundry venture, to secure access to advanced chips and prepare for potential geopolitical risks. Nikkei notes that Honda is weighing a stake in Rap...

Amidst a complex international landscape and a sharply polarized end-market demand, the global foundry industry is entering a period of reorganization, marked by frequent personnel changes and merger rumors. Meanwhile, the development of advanced process technologies has picked up steam, while the m...

According to a report from MoneyDJ, citing Nikkei, Japanese foundry Rapidus launched its 2nm pilot production line on April 1. As reported by Tom’s Hardware, the company has begun adjusting its equipment in preparation for wafer test production that will begin later this month. Nikkei further high...

Japan’s Rapidus is making waves with its 2nm chip push, positioning itself against foundry giants like TSMC, Intel, and Samsung. But questions loom over its hefty investments and the absence of major client orders. A recent Asahi Shimbun report argues that Rapidus’ focus on extreme semiconductor...

Japan’s Rapidus has gained attention for its progress on 2nm chips, a market supposedly dominated by foundry giants like TSMC, Intel, and Samsung. According to Nikkei, the company plans trial production in April and aims to provide 2nm samples by June. To fully understand Rapidus’ potential a...