Hey folks,
Quick update from wafer.space with some news about what comes next.
First things first: we’ve received your Run 1 wafers and have been hard at work at picking and sorting everyone’s die. We’ve already shipped some bare die, and others have gotten a few packaged parts, so make sure to keep an eye on your inbox regarding any shipping notifications! While you’re waiting, be sure to check out the behind the scenes pictures in our update post.
We have launched our second GF180MCU production run, building on everything we learned from Run 1. The submission platform, DRC tooling, and overall flow have all been improved based on real experience from this first shuttle. The goal is a smoother process for everyone.
For those who are new here: we’re on a mission to bring you affordable silicon. 1,000 dies now starting from just $4,500. That’s $4.50 per die using GlobalFoundries’ GF180MCU process. Real production quantities, not just a handful of prototypes.
The biggest change for Run 2 is multiple slot sizes. In Run 1, every slot was the same size. For Run 2, we are introducing half and full slot options. Smaller slots mean a lower cost of entry, so if your design does not need the full 20 mm2, you will not have to pay for it. This opens the door for more people to participate and for experienced designers to run smaller test structures alongside larger projects.
We have also been working on improvements to the DRC checks, the submission platform, and the overall documentation. Many of these improvements came directly from feedback and issues that Run 1 participants encountered, so thank you for helping us make the process better.
The campaign closes on 30 June 2026, with delivery of bare dies in Q4 2026. More details will be announced as we finalize things.
If you are interested in Run 2, or if you want to share it with someone who missed Run 1, here is how to stay in the loop:
Run 1 would not exist without the people who backed it. You made the first wafer.space shuttle real, and that matters. The designs you submitted, the bugs you reported, the feedback you shared in Discord, the problems you solved for each other - all of it is what makes Run 2 possible and better.
Whether you are planning to come back for Run 2 or just waiting for your Run 1 silicon to arrive, we appreciate you being part of this.
-Tim ‘mithro’ Ansell