Rapidus competes against TSMC and Samsung to develop 2nm semiconductor technology first. The Japanese company began trial production last month and aims to establish full manufacturing lines. Researchers warn that Rapidus faces a critical two-year deadline to achieve mass production before losing its competitive advantage. The firm installed EUV machines in December and produced its first prototype in July. Success depends on overcoming technical challenges that have previously affected other manufacturers.
Japan's government committed 1.7 trillion yen to support Rapidus operations. The company expects to receive 100 billion yen during 2025 to fund production expansion. Hideki Wakabayashi from Kumamoto University predicts serious consequences if the venture fails. Japanese semiconductor companies would relocate overseas to continue their manufacturing goals. This exodus would eliminate Japan's technological edge and transfer sensitive information to foreign nations.
Japan's government committed 1.7 trillion yen to support Rapidus operations. The company expects to receive 100 billion yen during 2025 to fund production expansion. Hideki Wakabayashi from Kumamoto University predicts serious consequences if the venture fails. Japanese semiconductor companies would relocate overseas to continue their manufacturing goals. This exodus would eliminate Japan's technological edge and transfer sensitive information to foreign nations.
