Intel Foundry is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara, US.
Intel Foundry Expanding Its Manufacturing Strength on US Soil As CEO Lip-Bu Tan Breaks Ground On New Facility
Today, in Santa Clara, California, US, Intel's CEO, along with several other executives, broke ground on the company's latest expansion of its Santa Clara facility. The ground is all set for the expansion of manufacturing capabilities of the Foundry division, which is at an all-time high as the confidence in Intel's current and upcoming nodes continues to grow among external customers.
Pictures of the ceremony show top-level Intel executives along with CEO, Lip-Bu Tan:
- James Chew, Intel Federal
- Naga Chandrasekaran
- Lip-Bu Tan, Intel CEO
- Frank Abboud, VP of Intel Foundry and GM of Intel Masking Operations
- Pushkar Ranade, Intel CTO
Intel was already planning a massive 107,000 square-foot expansion at its Santa Clara Bowers Campus, which was announced several months ago. Two brand-new facilities are planned for construction at the site, which will include two three-story buildings dedicated to manufacturing, fabrication, and central utilities.
The construction was expected to begin in the middle of 2026, and that aligns with the current timeline. The facilities will reinforce Intel's commitment to the "Made in the US" narrative and long-term commitment to Santa Clara and the broader Silicon Valley manufacturing ecosystem.
These facilities will play a crucial role in the expansion at the Bowers Campus, which is vital for the production of masks (reticles) for EUV lithography, which is essential for future processes such as 18A-P and 14A. These two key technologies are going to set the stage for the Intel Foundry as it continues to attract massive interest in its process node technologies, advanced packaging tech, and glass core substrates.
This timely investment not only strengthens customer confidence in Intel’s advanced technologies but also reaffirms the company’s steadfast commitment to “Made in the USA” manufacturing and the long-term vitality of Silicon Valley’s semiconductor ecosystem.
News Sources: Pushkar Ranade , Ashish Tuli
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