Samsung visits Yokohama lab

Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong visited the Advanced Package Lab in Yokohama, Japan, on November 1, 2026. Samsung is investing US$ 254,372,000 (converted from JPY 40,000,000,000) over five years in the lab to develop packaging for artificial intelligence chips.

The APL opened on September 8, 2023, and is located in the Yokohama region, chosen for its research infrastructure and semiconductor suppliers. Samsung plans to strengthen partnerships with Japanese materials and equipment companies and to expand the APL research team to more than 100 by 2027. The date of the visit reinforces the company's commitment to developing packaging for artificial intelligence chips. The expansion of the research team to more than 100 researchers by 2027 indicates the work at the site is intensifying. Samsung's presence in Japan could affect the global semiconductor market, especially for companies seeking to improve their AI systems.

Samsung invests in packaging for artificial intelligence chips

Through the Advanced Package Lab (APL) in Yokohama, the company is betting on advanced packaging technologies for the age of artificial intelligence. Chairman Lee Jae-yong's visit on November 21, 2026, reinforced the importance of the partnership with Japanese companies, which contribute subsidies and technical expertise. Samsung is investing US$ 254,372,000 (converted from JPY 40,000,000,000) over five years in the APL, with US$ 143,084,250 (converted from JPY 22,500,000,000) in subsidies from Japan. The partnership with the Japanese semiconductor industry could speed up the development of more compact and efficient solutions, but availability in Brazil has not yet been confirmed.

Samsung announces partnership with Japanese companies at the Advanced Package Lab. According to Business Korea, the company plans to integrate Japanese materials and equipment technologies with its semiconductor expertise. Samsung says the APL will be a collaboration hub, connecting local suppliers with its capabilities in artificial intelligence chips. The company did not give a release date for Brazil.

Samsung redefines technical benchmarks with Japanese partnership

The Yokohama region was chosen for its network of universities and suppliers, which provides access to specialized technical and scientific resources. The partnership could redefine technical benchmarks in the sector.

With information from digitimes.com, businesskorea.co.kr and thelec.net.

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