CXMT allegedly used a written roadmap to steal Samsung DRAM tech — South Korean court says 'Project Hefei' lifted 620-step recipe to build 10% global market share
A detailed report from Tom's Hardware covers the ongoing South Korean court case alleging Chinese DRAM maker CXMT systematically stole Samsung's trade secrets. The leaked 'Project Hefei' roadmap includes a 620-step manufacturing process, personnel poaching, and production targets. CXMT's DRAM market share grew from 4% to 10% in Q2 2025, with revenue up 716% and a record IPO. Samsung's damages are estimated at tens of trillions of won. The article is well-sourced with court documents and expert analysis, making it a high-quality industry report.
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Chinese memory maker CXMT has grown its DRAM revenue share to 10% in Q2 2026, a 150% increase from a year ago and 25% quarter-over-quarter, despite constrained access to advanced tooling. Samsung remains the leader with 38%, while SK hynix dropped to 25% and Micron holds 24%.