Samsung Electronics is reportedly launching a massive production ramp-up for its next-generation memory, aiming to secure a monthly capacity of 200,000 wafers for its 1c (10nm-class, 6th generation) DRAM by the end of 2026. If achieved, this advanced node would account for approximately one-third of Samsung’s total DRAM output, signaling a decisive pivot to meet the insatiable global demand for AI-driven high-performance memory.   2026 is the Deadline According to industry re

While the headlines of the "Chip War" usually focus on the foundry battle between TSMC, Intel, and Samsung, a quieter but equally critical dominance is being asserted further upstream. Japanese material suppliers are aggressively increasing capital expenditure and forming strategic consortium to secure the supply chain for 2-nanometer (nm) chips, positioning Japan as the indispensable choke point for next-generation computing. Rapidus and the 2027 Target The catalyst for this