# East Asia Brief — IBM

1 briefings mentioning IBM.

- [Rapidus begins trial runs on 2nm pilot line in Hokkaido ahead of 2027 target](https://eastasiabrief.com/semiconductors/rapidus-begins-trial-runs-2nm-pilot-line-hokkaido-ahead-15) — Japan's state-backed foundry venture powers up cleanroom tools in Chitose, testing gate-all-around transistor yields with domestic equipment makers. *(August 28, 2026; Semiconductors · Japan · Rapidus, Tokyo Electron, Resonac Holdings, IBM)*

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