Post by Jean-Marie SAINT-PAUL

Japan is a critical force shaping the future of electronics. From powering 50%+ of the world's chip manufacturing to leading automotive innovation, the momentum here is undeniable.   Recently I had the opportunity to meet with leaders from Japan's semiconductor industry in Tokyo and share how Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software) is meeting this moment. The conversation centered on one question: how do you design more complex chips, faster, with greater confidence? I shared how we are harnessing AI to compress design cycles, accelerate verification, and give engineers confidence at every signoff, from semiconductors through PCBs. Comprehensive multi-physics intelligence — from nanometers to meters — is what makes Siemens EDA's digital twin truly unique. And it is exactly the capability Japan's leaders are looking for as they push into the next generation of silicon. The proof is close to home. Rapidus Corporation — Japan's bold bet on 2nm semiconductor manufacturing — has chosen Siemens EDA as its design and verification partner. Together, we are building a process design kit on the Calibre platform and a reference flow that connects design, verification, and manufacturing end to end. The goal: dramatically shorter time to tape-out, higher yield, and a new model for how design and manufacturing can co-optimize from day one. Japan's semiconductor renaissance is underway, and we are proud to be part of it.