Technology Development Begins with People; The Growth of Engineers Who Never Give Up—and Gaining Certainty in 2nm Advanced Semiconductor Development
As Rapidus races toward 2nm mass production, Shigehiro Fujino describes how frontline engineers overcame challenges to build confidence in this breakthrough technology.
Senior Managing Executive Officer,
Deputy Head of Engineering Center
Shigehiro
Fujino
Rapidus Merges Front-End and Back-End Semiconductor Processes for Ultimate Performance
Rapidus executive Yasumitsu Orii outlines his vision for end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing, highlighting the challenges and performance potential of integrating front-end and back-end processes.
Senior Managing Executive Officer,
Head of Engineering Center
Yasumitsu
Orii
Manufacturing the World’s Most Advanced 2nm Semiconductors — The Vision Behind the “Soul Lot”
On July 18, 2025, Rapidus achieved the first successful operation of 2nm GAA transistors—marking a milestone in advanced chipmaking. Atsuo Shimizu shares firsthand insights from the IIM-1 pilot line in Chitose.
Representative Director,
Senior Managing Executive Officer,
Head of
Operations Division
Atsuo Shimizu
Advanced R&D and Manufacturing Base
IIM Innovative Integration for Manufacturing
Rapidus is building its IIM in Chitose, Hokkaido as a R&D and Manufacturing Base for next-generation logic semiconductors.
Next-generation foundry model
RUMS Rapid and Unified Manufacturing Service
How do we achieve the World’s Fastest Manufacturing Cycle Time?
Key Technology
GAA Gate All Around
What is "GAA", the key technology of 2nm semiconductors that enables high performance and low power consumption?
NEWS
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Rapidus unveils new AI design tools for advanced semiconductor manufacturing Tools will be released starting in 2026
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Statement Regarding Rumors of Investment in Rapidus
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Rapidus CEO Atsuyoshi Koike participates in The Sydney Dialogue 2025 in Australia
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Statement regarding speculative media coverage on 1.4nm Rapidus foundry
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Rapidus Selected as Official Business Operator by Japan Government
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Rapidus CEO Atsuyoshi Koike delivered a keynote speech at HOT CHIPS 2025 in the US
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Rapidus Announces Strategic Collaboration with Keysight To Improve Yield and Achieve High-Precision PDK For 2nm GAA Semiconductors
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Rapidus Achieves Significant Milestone at its State-of-the-Art Foundry with Prototyping of Leading-Edge 2nm GAA TransistorsFirst prototypes successfully demonstrate electrical characteristics as the company continues to hit targets leading up to 2027 mass-production
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Rapidus Announces Collaboration with Siemensfor 2nm Semiconductor Design
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Statement regarding media coverage of business talks with specific companies
Stories
The heart behind Rapidus, told in stories.
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2026.01.26 Technology Development Begins with People; The Growth of Engineers Who Never Give Up—and Gaining Certainty in 2nm Advanced Semiconductor DevelopmentPeople -
2026.01.26 Rapidus Merges Front-End and Back-End Semiconductor Processes for Ultimate PerformancePeople -
2026.01.26 What Is Edge AI? How the Latest AI Trends Are Tied Closely to SemiconductorsTechnology -
2026.01.26 What is an NPU? Understanding the Differences Between CPUs, GPUs and NPUsTechnology -
2025.12.23 The Future Unlocked by Semiconductors: Innovation Expanding into TomorrowTechnology -
2025.12.23 What Are Semiconductors Used For? How They Work and Why They Underpin Modern SocietyTechnology
Advanced R&D and Manufacturing Base, “IIM”
Rapidus is building its IIM in Chitose, Hokkaido as an R&D and Manufacturing base for next-generation logic semiconductors.
Rapidus Solutions
Next Generation Foundry Model: “RUMS”
What is the "World’s Fastest Manufacturing Cycle Time"?
Core Solutions: ”DMCO” and ”Raads”
What is the technology of using AI to maximize the efficiency of design and developing semiconductors?
Key Technology: ”GAA”
What is "GAA", the key technology of 2nm semiconductors that enables high performance and low power consumption?
Message from the CEO
Rapidus Corporation is committed to designing and manufacturing the world's most advanced logic semiconductors.
We will work with our customers to create new industries by developing and delivering services that reduce cycle times for design, wafer processing and 3D packaging
Dr. Atsuyoshi KoikeCEO
Rapidus Corporation
Corporate Philosophy
Produce semiconductors that contribute
to the fulfillment, prosperity and happiness
of people’s lives
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Work with customers
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Collaborate with universities and
research institutions worldwide
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Further innovate toward
a truly green society.