Rapidus is building its facility in Chitose City, Hokkaido, with the aim of mass-producing 2nm chips by 2027. According to a Nikkei report, the company’s 2nm test production will start in April 2025, just a few months away. This test production is highlighted as a pivotal milestone for Rapidus, as...

Although the demand in the consumer electronics market has yet to recover, the rise of artificial intelligence and flagship smartphones is driving sustained growth in advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The semiconductor foundry industry remains dynamic, with global research firm TrendForce foreca...

According to data from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global semiconductor sales in Q3 2024 increased by 23.2% year-over-year and 10.7% quarter-over-quarter. This year, fields such as AI, big data, and new energy vehicles have driven rapid growth in the semiconductor industry. R...

According to a report from MoneyDJ, citing Nikkei, the EUV lithography equipment ordered by Rapidus is expected to arrive at New Chitose Airport in mid-December. The machine will be transported using multiple large cargo planes. This will mark the first introduction of EUV lithography equipment in J...

According to a Reuters report, the Japanese government has proposed a USD 65.1 billion (JPY 10 trillion) plan to boost the domestic chip and AI industry through subsidies and other financial support. The plan aims to provide support totaling USD 65 billion (JPY 10 trillion) by fiscal 2030, with t...