As per a report from a research institute, Samsung holds strong confidence in its next-generation 2nm process technology and is set to substantially expand its production capacity by the close of next year, thereby presenting a formidable challenge to TSMC. It is projected that by the end of 2026, Samsung's monthly production capacity for the 2nm process will soar to 21,000 wafers, reflecting a remarkable 163% surge compared to its planned output for 2024. Industry experts are of the opinion that the 2nm process will play a pivotal role in helping Samsung bridge the gap with TSMC. Should the yield rate enhance and mass production at its Taylor facility in the United States proceed without a hitch, Samsung is poised to further close the gap in the ongoing 'advanced process race'. Samsung has already made public the advancements in its 2nm process, which leverages GAA technology to deliver enhanced performance and energy efficiency. Samsung's in-house System LSI division will be the pioneer in adopting this process to craft the Exynos 2600 chip. This chip is slated to power the Galaxy S26 and S26+ flagship straight-board smartphones, which are set to hit the market next year.