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Sunday 15 February 2026

From nanometers to nectar: the secret flavors of TSMC's fab honey

In a development few would associate with the world's largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has expanded an environmental initiative that now encompasses...

Sunday 15 February 2026

Why is TSMC spending $45bn so early?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has greenlit a massive $44.96 billion capital budget following a historic board meeting in Kumamoto,...

Friday 13 February 2026

Samsung said to gain 8nm orders in Europe as 2nm plan advances

Samsung Electronics is said to be expanding its 8nm foundry customer base into Europe following earlier contract wins in the US and Ja...

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Rapidus aims for 2nm ramp in FY2027 with fourfold capacity boost

Rapidus is expected to begin full-scale production in fiscal 2028. Mass production of 2nm-class chips is scheduled to commence in the second half of fiscal 2027, according to Kyoto...

Monday 9 February 2026

Qualcomm's 2nm tape-out marks India's arrival in cutting-edge chip design

According to ANI and IANS, Qualcomm Technologies has completed the tape-out of its 2-nanometre semiconductor design with significant contributions from its engineering...

Friday 6 February 2026

Samsung vows 130% growth in 2nm orders, eyes major customers besides Tesla

The global competition for advanced wafer foundry processes is intensifying, with Samsung Electronics recently announcing that its 2nm process will focus on artificial intelligence...

Friday 6 February 2026

Commentary: Why TSMC is upgrading Japan's Kumamoto fab from 6nm to 3nm

TSMC has made a significant change in its process plan for the Kumamoto second fab, confirming an upgrade from the initially planned 6/7nm node to 3nm. This facility will become Japan's...

Thursday 5 February 2026

TSMC goes all-in on Japan: Kumamoto Fab 2 upgraded to 3nm powerhouse

TSMC has formulated a plan to mass-produce advanced 3nm chips in Kumamoto Prefecture, marking an unprecedented move within Japan. The company has notified the Japanese government of...

Friday 30 January 2026

ASML gains from rising EUV demand and US chip spending

After TSMC chairman C.C. Wei said on a recent earnings call that AI demand is real and that AI is becoming embedded in daily life as a long-term trend, expectations for ASML's performance...

Friday 23 January 2026

Samsung foundry ramps up utilization as Tesla orders near

Samsung Electronics' foundry division is expected to increase factory utilization to the 60%–70% range this year as the company focuses on improving profitability ahead of large-scale...

Wednesday 21 January 2026

2nm mobile SoC era begins with Xiaomi 18 flagship launch

The year 2026 is set to mark the commercial debut of 2nm mobile SoCs, with Qualcomm, Apple, and MediaTek among the first to release 2nm process chips for smartphones. The market expects...

Tuesday 20 January 2026

Apple, Qualcomm, MediaTek align on 2nm chips in 2026 as specs lose consumer appeal

Apple Inc., Qualcomm Inc., and MediaTek are all set to advance their smartphone system-on-chip (SoC) offerings to the 2nm process node in 2026. This coordinated move signals the three...

Tuesday 20 January 2026

Smartphone chips hit 2nm in 2026. The real shock is the cost

Leading smartphone system-on-chip (SoC) manufacturers will fully adopt the 2nm process node in 2026, a move expected to significantly increase production costs and reshape competitive...

Monday 19 January 2026

TSMC eyes rapid 2nm growth in 2026 through high capex and US-Taiwan expansion

TSMC posted record fourth quarter 2025 results driven by strong demand for its 3nm and 5nm process families, with a gross margin of 62.3%, surpassing prior guidance of 59-61%. The...

Friday 16 January 2026

Qualcomm reportedly pushes for full Galaxy AP supply, tying 2nm orders to Samsung foundry

Qualcomm is in talks with Samsung Electronics over contract manufacturing of 2nm chips, a move that could reportedly support Samsung's loss-making foundry business as customers reassess...

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