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Rapidus denies specific media reports on 1.4nm fab construction and operation timing
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Rapidus has issued a statement clarifying that recent media reports regarding the specific start of construction and operation dates for its new 1.4nm generation logic semiconductor factory were not announced by the company. The official denial relates to the timeline for their next-generation fabrication facility, impacting CapEx and production schedules.
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Japanese chipmaker Rapidus has officially denied recent media reports concerning the construction and operation timeline for a new 1.4nm semiconductor factory. The company stated that articles claiming it would begin construction on a second Hokkaido plant in fiscal year 2027 and start mass production as early as 2029 were "speculation" and did not originate from Rapidus.
This move signals an effort to manage investor expectations and maintain focus on its primary, government-backed objective: launching its first fab. Rapidus's confirmed plan is to begin mass production of 2nm chips in the latter half of 2027 at its Chitose plant. The project is heavily supported by the Japanese government, which is investing ¥100 billion this fiscal year alone. For investors, the key takeaway is that the company's success will be measured by its execution on the 2nm roadmap, not on unconfirmed, next-generation ambitions.
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