Samsung’s Taylor Facility Resumes Investments for Advanced 2nm Production Line Development

In addition to TSMC, Samsung is making significant strides in its American manufacturing endeavors, revitalizing investments at its facility in Taylor, Texas.

Samsung Aims to Compete with TSMC in U. S.Manufacturing Landscape

Samsung’s strategy for the U. S.market has evolved, particularly as its foundry business faced challenges over the past few quarters, leading to previously limited investments. However, with the encouraging ‘Made in America’ initiatives from the Trump administration and rising interest in Samsung’s next-generation 2nm fabrication among U. S.clients, ETNews reports that the tech giant has resumed its financial commitment to the Taylor facility. This revitalization encompasses the hiring of new personnel, the integration of advanced foundry technologies, and, notably, preparations for 2nm production.

Samsung has finalized its personnel strategy for the Taylor facility, with plans for deployment occurring in two distinct phases, commencing in September and concluding in November. A significant appointment is the arrival of a new ‘Head of Foundry’ at the site, signaling its growth as a crucial player in Samsung’s U. S.operations. The urgency for elevated manufacturing capabilities received a boost following a partnership with Tesla, led by Elon Musk, to manufacture AI6 chips that mandate the utilization of 2nm technology in Taylor.

Samsung has reportedly completed the basic design of its second-generation 2nm GAA technology

Historically, Samsung’s ventures into U. S.manufacturing have not met the anticipated benchmarks. Initially, the Taylor facility aimed to mass-produce 4nm chips, a target that was not realized. Presently, however, Samsung is poised to establish a 2nm production line, projecting a monthly output capacity of approximately 16, 000 to 17, 000 12-inch wafers by the end of the year. The intended timeline for high-volume manufacturing (HVM) is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027, contingent upon improvements in yield rates for the SF2 process over time.

Through its aspirations for the Taylor facility, Samsung seeks to attract major U. S.clients, including NVIDIA, Apple, and AMD. Nonetheless, the competitive landscape remains intense, especially with rivals such as Intel and TSMC also ramping up manufacturing capabilities at similarly advanced node sizes within the United States.

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