wafer.space Community - Run 3 sold out: any more slots, and a Run 4 timeline?

Hi all, is there any chance more Run 3 slots open up (cancellations or added capacity)? We'd take a 1x0.5 or a 1x1. And is there a rough timeline yet for Run 4 (purchase window and GDS deadline)? Thanks!

it's unlikely that any run 3 slots will open up, but run 4 is in the works. you can follow it here: https://www.crowdsupply.com/wafer-space/gf180mcu-run-4

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Thanks! Given how fast Run 3 filled, if enough people missed it, would you consider an overflow reticle or opening Run 4 earlier? We'd commit to a full slot.

that'll be something for @Tim 'mithro' Ansell / @Leo Moser (mole99) / @Andrew Wingate to answer

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I'm trying to figure out how aggressive to be on Run #4 - earliest would be like end of Jan (which is like ~1 month after Run #3 closes).

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Tim 'mithro' Ansell

I'm trying to figure out how aggressive to be on Run #4 - earliest would be like end of Jan (which is like ~1 month after Run #3 closes).

May I suggest doing a flexible timeline? "Earliest deadline X weeks after sold out, latest deadline Yth of Z month AOE."

namibj

May I suggest doing a flexible timeline? "Earliest deadline X weeks after sold out, latest deadline Yth of Z month AOE."

I'm looking at future "leave when full" type options but that won't be for Run #4.

Tim 'mithro' Ansell

I'm trying to figure out how aggressive to be on Run #4 - earliest would be like end of Jan (which is like ~1 month after Run #3 closes).

+1 for an agressive timeline

@Agenxy - Sadly, I think the biggest problem is going to be what GF is able to provide. It seems like they are having capacity issues due to things connected to AI chip sourcing stuff. Hopefully will have things figured out so I can announce the first week of November.