Lam Research Corporation Joins IBM in Sub-1nm Chip Push as AI Demand Raises the Stakes
Lam Research and IBM announced a five-year partnership to develop sub-1nm chipmaking processes, aiming to advance beyond current 2nm technology. Lam shares rose $4.49 to $215.64 after the news. The companies will use IBM’s Albany NanoTech Complex and Lam’s fabrication tools. ASML’s new High-NA EUV lithography systems, priced at about $400 million each, are expected to take years to fully integrate into production.