If you want to run a modern fab, you want to eliminate dirty humans as much as possible. Especially bonding (a key part in packaging, but also used in other manufacturing steps) really doesn’t like “dirty” environments.
"One of the core challenges that Rapidus will face when it kicks off volume production of chips on its 2nm-class process technology in 2027 is lining up customers."
I guess that really depends on how demand and supply are lining up. If you listen to the AI hypesters, demand will outstrip supply for quite some time. While I think some of the crazier projections are crazy, I'm tempted to believe that there really is going to be a huge demand for chips for the foreseeable future.
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meacupla - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - link
Wasn't one of their aims to establish a high tech work sector where there was none?Full automation is at odds with that goal.
Blastdoor - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - link
Hey, somebody's got to flip that on switch!OreoCookie - Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - link
If you want to run a modern fab, you want to eliminate dirty humans as much as possible. Especially bonding (a key part in packaging, but also used in other manufacturing steps) really doesn’t like “dirty” environments.Blastdoor - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - link
"One of the core challenges that Rapidus will face when it kicks off volume production of chips on its 2nm-class process technology in 2027 is lining up customers."I guess that really depends on how demand and supply are lining up. If you listen to the AI hypesters, demand will outstrip supply for quite some time. While I think some of the crazier projections are crazy, I'm tempted to believe that there really is going to be a huge demand for chips for the foreseeable future.