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Samsung accelerates its second Taylor chip fab in Texas

20 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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20 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Samsung is accelerating preparations for its second advanced semiconductor fab in Taylor, Texas, aiming to start construction by the end of 2026 and mass production by 2030, driven by rising demand for advanced foundry capacity.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

US chipmakers face heightened competition from Samsung’s growing Texas fabs, so you need to accelerate innovation or explore partnerships to stay relevant. The window to secure new chip production deals is shifting earlier, with heavy investment now signalling who will lead advanced node supply.

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