TOKYO, Japan, Aug 4, 2025 – Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that Teamcenter Semiconductor Lifecycle Management (SLCM) software was adopted by Rapidus Corporation.
Teamcenter SLCM, paired with a data-driven development approach, will help Rapidus link design, development, manufacturing preparation, testing and quality management, including quality improvement and productivity. Teamcenter SLCM, built with semiconductor-specific data models, links operations and information together. All teams can access data and track progress and schedules in real time, supporting Rapidus’ goal to speed logic device prototyping, scale mass production and ensure global supply.
Teamcenter SLCM requires minimal customization, reducing implementation time and enabling immediate deployment. It also supports the gradual integration of AI technologies, lowering version upgrade costs and allowing adoption of new features. For quality management, the platform allows centralized control of Process Design Kits (PDK), Bills of Process (BOP), and quality checks within the PLM system. By linking data across design, manufacturing, and testing processes, it enhances operational efficiency, improves product quality, increases yield, and promotes knowledge retention and reuse.
“Rapidus is a symbol of the revitalization of Japan’s semiconductor industry as well as Japan’s pursuit of a game-changing technology and ecosystem for semiconductor. We feel honored to work with and support Rapidus to achieve their goals to mass produce leading-edge 2nm chips by enabling data-driven development approach,” said Kunihiko Horita, country manager and vice president for Japan, Siemens Digital Industries Software.
Source: Siemens
About Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software delivers integrated tools and services to support digital transformation across engineering and manufacturing workflows. Its offerings help companies streamline product design, optimize manufacturing, and manage operational data more effectively. The company serves sectors such as automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, electronics, and consumer goods. Its work in areas like product lifecycle management (PLM) and manufacturing systems plays a key role in advancing digital continuity and efficiency. Headquartered in Plano, TX, it operates as a business unit of Siemens AG.
About Rapidus Corporation
Rapidus Corporation, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is a semiconductor foundry established in August 2022. The company focuses on the research, design, manufacturing, and sale of advanced logic semiconductors and integrated circuits. Its business model combines design-manufacturing co-optimization with AI-assisted tools to accelerate chip development. Supported by major Japanese corporations such as Toyota, Sony, and NEC, along with government funding, Rapidus plans to begin pilot production of 2-nanometer gate-all-around transistors by 2025, with mass production targeted for 2027. The company’s chips are aimed at applications in AI, data centers, industrial systems, automotive technology, and autonomous platforms. Rapidus has secured over one trillion yen in public and private investments to build its operations. While annual revenue figures are not disclosed, the company is developing a large manufacturing and R&D facility in Chitose, Hokkaido, as part of Japan’s effort to strengthen its domestic semiconductor industry.