IBM opens office in Chitose near Rapidus 2nm chip plant

IBM has opened an office in Chitose, Hokkaido, next to Rapidus's semiconductor site to strengthen support for its 2nm partner. Rapidus aims for mass production of 2nm chips in the second half of 2027, though the schedule depends on manufacturing progress.

• IBM's new office is in Chitose, where Rapidus is building its 2nm fab
• IBM and Rapidus began their technology partnership in 2022
• Rapidus targets mass production of 2nm chips in H2 2027
• The process uses nanosheet transistors instead of FinFET