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Following market rumors that Samsung may slow down its U.S. investment and further delay the timetable for its Taylor plant to 2027, a latest report from KXAN suggests that Samsung pushed back, claiming it still aims to start operations by the end of 2026.
According to South Korean media outlet The Elec, when Samsung’s Taylor investment was announced in late 2021, production was set for 2024—but the timeline has been pushed back multiple times since. Citing weak customer demand, the outlet adds that Samsung has reportedly cut its on-site workforce to a quarter of its original size, fueling talk of further delays.
However, in a statement to KXAN, Samsung reportedly called the claims inaccurate, saying that it is still targeting the end of 2026 for operations.
Meanwhile, the report indicates that the City of Taylor confirmed the project remains on track, with Samsung meeting all its commitments under the economic incentive deal.
As per Samsung’s press release back in 2021, the estimated $17 billion investment is expected to create over 2,000 high-tech jobs directly and thousands of related jobs once the new facility is in full operation.
The Taylor facility is set to produce cutting-edge 3nm and 2nm chips, with mass production targeted for late 2026, as per SamMobile.
Meanwhile, TSMC has already begun 4nm production at its first Arizona fab, with its second fab focusing on 3nm and the third and fourth fabs preparing for even more advanced nodes, including N2 and A16.
On the other hand, Intel’s initial 18A wafers are reportedly rolling out from the Arizona plant, with mass production expected to begin in the second half of 2025.
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