Japan to invest $635M in chipmaker Rapidus in 2025
December 27, 2024
Rapidus is building a plant in the city of Chitose in Hokkaido to start mass production of next-generation semiconductors with a circuit line width of 2 nanometers in 2027.
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Rapidus installs Japan's first AMSL EUV lithography machine
December 19, 2024
Japanese semiconductor manufacturer, Rapidus, has reached a milestone by installing Japan's first Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine from ASML. This advanced technology is now part of Rapidus' Innovative Integration for Manufacturing (IIM-1) foundry, an advanced semiconductor fab under construction in Chitose, Hokkaido.
Rapidus collaborates with Cadence on leading-edge 2nm
December 12, 2024
Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus is collaborating with Cadence Design Systems to provide co-optimised AI-driven reference design flows and a broad IP portfolio.
Japan to invest $1.3 billion in chip start-up Rapidus
November 29, 2024
The move comes after the Japanese government has already agreed to provide 920 billion yen in subsidies to semiconductor startup Rapidus as the chipmaker prepares to begin mass production in 2027.
US startup Tenstorrent to help train Japanese chip designers
November 06, 2024
The partnership between Tenstorrent and Japan’s Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC) is part of Japan’s efforts to boost its semiconductor industry.
Rapidus unveils plans for new R&D facility and clean room
October 03, 2024
Rapidus Corporation will set up a clean room within Seiko Epson Corporation's facility in Chitose, Hokkaido, and open an R&D center for semiconductor post-processing called Rapidus Chiplet Solutions (RCS).
Japanese PM promises new law to support chip firms
July 26, 2024
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to boost domestic mass production of advanced semiconductors and related R&D with new legislation.
Japanese chip firms could invest $31 billion by 2029
July 10, 2024
Major firms such as Sony Group and Mitsubishi Electric are planning to spend USD 31 billion in CAPEX this decade to boost production of power devices and image sensors, says a Nikkei report.
MA-tek to build new lab in Hokkaido, Japan
June 17, 2024
Materials Analysis Technology Inc is set to create its third lab in Japan in response to the national drive to revive its semiconductor sector.
Rapidus and IBM to advance chiplet packages
June 04, 2024
Rapidus and IBM have entered into a joint development partnership aimed at establishing mass-production technologies for chiplet packages. Through the agreement, Rapidus will receive packaging technology from IBM for high-performance semiconductors.
Japanese government could guarantee Rapidus's loans
June 03, 2024
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is preparing to support Rapidus's plan to build an advanced semiconductor manufacturing plant in Hokkaido, northern Japan.
Rapidus establishes subsidiary in Silicon Valley
April 15, 2024
Japanese chip manufacturer Rapidus is targeting the the lucrative US market by setting up a division in the backyard of some of the country's biggest tech firms.
Rapidus to receive $3.9bn in government subsidies
April 05, 2024
The Japanese government has pledged up to $3.9bn to help domestic chip maker Rapidus to better compete in the advanced semiconductor space.
Rapidus and Tenstorrent to develop edge-AI accelerator
March 01, 2024
The two companies have announced an official collaboration to develop dedicated 2nm chips for powering AI in a variety of products from robots to automotive. The scheduled production date is 2028.
TSMC is still the undisputed foundry leader
February 27, 2024
TrendForce’s latest report reveals that in 2023, global foundry revenues hit USD 117.47 billion, with TSMC capturing a dominant 60% share.
Japan to spend $300m on public sector chip R&D centre
February 09, 2024
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has approved a huge grant to support the country's Leading-edge Semiconductor Technology Center (LSTC).
Taiwan’s foundry capacity share projected to decline to 41%
December 14, 2023
TrendForce’s latest findings show that as of 2023, Taiwan holds approximately 46% of global semiconductor foundry capacity, followed by China (26%), South Korea (12%), the US (6%), and Japan (2%).
TSMC considering third fab in Japan, running 3nm tech
November 28, 2023
The world's biggest semiconductor manufacturer is reportedly mulling a third fab in Japan, and according to people with insight the fab would make 3nm chips.
Rapidus and Tenstorrent to develop AI semiconductor IP
November 17, 2023
Japanese chipmaker Rapidus Corp has formed a partership with Canada's AI specialist Tenstorrent to mass produce semiconductors for artificial intelligence applications.
Japanese government allocates $13bn to domestic chip sector
November 10, 2023
Japan's Economy Ministry is preparing a range of subsidies as it attempts to re-establish Japan as a global electronics leader.
Japan is looking to revitalise its semiconductor industry
October 31, 2023
Japan flexes its advantages in semiconductor upstream equipment and raw materials, and unveils strategic progress of key players in Kyushu, Tohoku, and Hokkaido, says TrendForce
ASML to set up shop in Hokkaido to support Rapidus new fab
September 28, 2023
ASML is reportedly planning to launch a base in Hokkaido, Japan, to support the production at Rapidus future semiconductor fab.
Rapidus breaks ground on semiconductor plant in Hokkaido
September 04, 2023
Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus Corporation has officially broken ground on its future IIM-1 plant in Chitose City in Hokkaido, Japan.
Rapidus to start construction of its new semiconductor plant in Hokkaido
April 26, 2023
Rapidus Corporation says that it will start preparing for the construction of a plant for the development and manufacturing of state-of-the-art semiconductors in Chitose City in Hokkaido.
GlobalFoundries files lawsuit against IBM
April 21, 2023
The semiconductor manufacturer accuses IBM of having unlawfully disclosed information to Intel, the Japanese consortium Rapidus and others.
Rapidus selects Hokkaido for new semiconductor plant
March 01, 2023
Rapidus Corporation has selected Chitose City in Hokkaido as the site for the company’s new semiconductor plant.
IBM and Rapidus form strategic semiconductor partnership
December 15, 2022
IBM and Rapidus has entered into a joint development partnership to advance logic scaling technology as part of Japan's initiatives to become a global leader in semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing.
Imec and Rapidus team up on advanced semiconductor technologies
December 07, 2022
Nanoelectronics research and innovation hub imec is teaming up with Rapidus, a newly founded semiconductor company in Japan, on advanced semiconductor technologies.
BlackBerry shuts down in Sweden
April 27, 2015
Yet another telecoms company has chosen to cut back in Sweden. This time it's handset manufacturer BlackBerry who is closing down in both Malmö and Gothenburg.
Apple to open R&D unit in Lund, Sweden
November 21, 2014
The American tech-giant seems to be eyeing Sweden as its base for a new R&D units. But as always with Apple, everything is really quiet.
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