A Korean tech giant is inching closer to opening part of its $17 billion chip factory in Central Texas. Samsung officials held a private ceremony in Taylor to commemorate the installation of its new tooling equipment.
According to ABJ, this addition of equipment now paves the way for Samsung to begin production on its first semiconductor chips, which are used in artificial intelligence (AI) systems and computing technology for electronics. MySA reached out to Samsung for comment, but did not hear back before publication.
Samsung representatives did not confirm Friday’s event to ABJ, but did reiterate in a statement that the company intends to roll out chips from the plant this year. Last year, a Samsung spokesperson and a Taylor official confirmed to MySA that the project was “progressing well” and was “on target to be operational by the end of 2026.”
ABJ added that the company is believed to have a few more steps remaining before starting large-scale production of the chips, such as testing and adjusting. Samsung has also posted several job openings based in Taylor to man the facility, with positions ranging from engineers to technicians and safety leaders.
The company also plans to build a second fabrication facility after the first portion, with production expected to begin in 2027.