Rapidus' first 2nm wafer fab is about to be completed, and its second fab plans to produce 1.4nm chips
According to reports, Japanese chip manufacturer Rapidus announced that 80% of the construction of its first wafer fab in Hokkaido has been completed, which will be used to produce 2nm chips. If the mass production of 2nm chips proceeds as planned, the company also plans to produce 1.4nm chips.
It is reported that Yoji Muto, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, visited Rapidus' first wafer fab in Hokkaido and expressed plans to further support the company. Atsuyoshi Koike, founder and president of Rapidus, stated that once the first factory successfully begins mass production of 2nm chips, the second factory will focus on producing 1.4nm chips.
Yoji Muto emphasized that in order to ensure stable production of advanced chips, Japan must expand the supply of zero carbon energy, such as nuclear, wind, and geothermal energy.
The Hokkaido Emerging Industries Cluster Bureau, an industry organization that previously supported the establishment of a local chip ecosystem, estimates that the economic chain reaction caused by Rapidus entering Hokkaido will accumulate up to 18.8 trillion yen by the 2036 fiscal year. The results have just begun to show. Currently, about 4000 workers are involved in construction work. Apartments and hotels are beginning to emerge to meet the needs of construction workers as well as employees of Rapidus and other companies, and surrounding businesses are also starting to move in.
Yoji Muto emphasized that in order to ensure stable production of advanced chips, Japan must expand the supply of zero carbon energy, such as nuclear, wind, and geothermal energy.
The Hokkaido Emerging Industries Cluster Bureau, an industry organization that previously supported the establishment of a local chip ecosystem, estimates that the economic chain reaction caused by Rapidus entering Hokkaido will accumulate up to 18.8 trillion yen by the 2036 fiscal year. The results have just begun to show. Currently, about 4000 workers are involved in construction work. Apartments and hotels are beginning to emerge to meet the needs of construction workers as well as employees of Rapidus and other companies, and surrounding businesses are also starting to move in.