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Kioxia, Sandisk begin to sample BiCS10 3D NAND: 332 active layers and over 29 Gb/mm2 areal capacity.

Here is how the Japanese chipmaker is cashing in on NAND flash demand in data center SSDs.

Kioxia has begun sample shipments of 1Tb triple-level-cell memory devices built with its 10th-generation BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory technology. The move underscores the race to supply higher-capacity, lower-power storage for AI systems, data centers, and enterprise customers worldwide as demand for advanced memory continues to rise.

Kioxia is preparing to enter the US capital market through American depositary shares (ADS) in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, just as its latest annual report points to accelerating demand for NAND flash memory, SSDs and next-generation storage used in AI and consumer electronics.

The 2026 AI memory supercycle has driven historic gains across the sector. SK Hynix leads in HBM market share (58%), while Samsung and Micron remain key competitors. NAND providers Kioxia and SanDisk have seen exponential growth following valuation re-ratings. HDD manufacturers, including Seagate and Western Digital, benefit from persistent cold storage demand. Despite strong Q1 performance and su

Kioxia, one of the world's major NAND flash memory suppliers, is prioritizing long-term agreements (LTAs), BiCS migration, and domestic fab efficiency over aggressive capacity expansion, signaling a more disciplined approach to the AI storage cycle.

NAND flash memory supplier Kioxia Holdings has surpassed Toyota Motor in market capitalisation, becoming Japan's most valuable company. The development highlights how the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom is reshaping Japan's corporate landscape.

Kioxia is targeting 2027 production of its 10th-generation BiCS 10 NAND, a move that could help the Japanese memory maker narrow its technology gap with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as the South Korean rivals delay investment in their own next-generation NAND technologies, according to ZDNet Korea.

Kioxia Holdings is moving to capture a larger share of AI-related storage demand, as the shift from AI training to inference raises interest in high-speed, high-capacity NAND flash and solid-state drives.The article requires paid subscription.Subscribe Now

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