JP Rapidus Plans to Manufacture 1.4nm Chips by 2029, Closing the Technology Gap with TSMC
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 12 2025
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Source: aastocks
Factory Construction Plans: Rapidus, a semiconductor manufacturer backed by Japan's METI and major companies like NTT and Sony, plans to build its second factory in Hokkaido by FY2027.
Advanced Chip Production: The new factory aims to produce 1.4nm chips by 2029, which will help close the technology gap with TSMC, the world's largest foundry.
Partnership with IBM: Rapidus is collaborating with IBM to develop 2nm technology, although mass production for these devices is still in progress.
Future Production Goals: The company is targeting mass production for processes smaller than 1.4nm to secure long-term customer orders.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
