Europe’s AI-chip catch-up starts in Leuven with €2.5 billion NanoIC pilot line
Imec opened the €2.5 billion NanoIC pilot line in Leuven on Monday to develop chips beyond 2 nanometres. The EU and national governments are providing €1.4 billion, with the rest from ASML and industry partners. ASML’s High-NA EUV lithography tool will arrive in March for near-industrial testing. The facility covers 2,000 square metres.