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In a major leap forward for Japan’s semiconductor industry, Rapidus Corporation has officially started test production of 2-nanometer (2nm) chips, marking a critical milestone in the country’s ambitions to reclaim its position as a global tech innovator. The Hokkaido-based startup, backed by billions in government funding and industry partnerships, has also announced that it will…
July 18, 2025 – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading contract chipmaker, has once again defied expectations with a staggering 60.7% surge in second-quarter net profit, reaching a record-breaking NT$398.27 billion (US$13.53 billion). This powerhouse performance, driven by unrelenting demand for advanced chips powering artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC), signals TSMC’s…
The semiconductor industry is evolving at a very high speed. As chips become smaller, more complex, and essential to everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, manufacturers are under immense pressure to deliver faster, cheaper, and higher-quality chips. This is where Smart Semiconductor Fabs – factories powered by AI, machine learning, automation, and real-time analytics are…