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Samsung's Austin chip workforce shrinks 32% as Taylor 2nm fab nears opening
What happened
Samsung Electronics' semiconductor workforce in Austin, Texas, shrank 32% in 2025, while local operating expenditures plunged nearly 75%. In contrast, activity increased at its nearby Taylor foundry, which is preparing to begin operations by the end of 2026 and gradually ramp up 2nm chip production. The start of Taylor operations and the 2nm ramp-up remain planned and have not yet occurred.
Impact and signal
Medium impactImpact score: 60/100
Affected components and suppliers
2nm chip
AustinTaylorfoundryworkforce2nmoperating expenditures
Source and time
Source: DigiTimes Asia · 10/15/2026 · View original source
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