Intel is firing on all cylinders these days, as evidenced by its relentless acceleration on the risk production timelines for the cutting-edge 14A process, first bringing it forward to H2 2027 from 2028, and now triaging the expected commencement to the first quarter of 2027. Intel has reportedly brought forward the commencement of risk production on the 14A node to the first quarter of 2027 from its previous guidance for the second half of 2027 Update [9/17/26]: Q1 2028 Volume Production Confirmed We have confirmed with Intel that volume production on the 14A process technology will begin in Q1 2028 […]

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Intel is a bundle of positive tailwinds these days, especially in relation to its next-gen 14A chip fabrication process, as evidenced by an increasing likelihood of a firming order book for the process, and a defect density curve that is running ahead of the comparable trajectory for the current-gen 18A node. If Intel's 14A process simply follows the defect density curve trajectory of the current-gen 18A process from here onward, the chipmaker's next-gen process will likely be ready for its commercial debut by Q2 2028 For the benefit of those who might not be aware, D0 or defect density measures […]

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Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has remained adamant in recent months that the company would only invest capital in its bleeding-edge 14A process node after definitively locking in customers for that node. Well, Intel has just announced a major capital-raising exercise, setting the proverbial tongues wagging across the industry as to the possibility of confirmed customers for the 14A process. Intel's Lip-Bu Tan has remained adamant that he would only invest significant capital in Intel foundry after locking in customers for the 14A process node Intel has just filed a shelf prospectus on the Form S-3, announcing its intention to sell […]

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Cadence has announced that its AI-driven digital and custom reference flows, tools, and solutions are now Intel 18A-P & 14A certified. Intel's Next-gen 18A-P & 14A Technologies Are Certified & Ready For Deployment At Cadence Press Release: Cadence's AI-driven digital and custom reference flows, tools, and solutions are now certified on Intel 18A-P and Intel 14A technologies, based on the latest Intel Foundry process design kits (PDKs). Building on the companies' recent expansion of design IP optimized for Intel 18A and 18A-P and their multi-year Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) agreement targeting Intel 14A, this new certification provides customers with a […]

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Intel has confirmed that its 14A process technology will now enter high-volume production in 2028 as CEO Lip-Bu Tan expresses confidence in the node to offer competitive power, density, cost, and schedule. Intel 14A Schedule Moves Ahead With High-Volume Production Now Commencing In 2028 Intel has reported another strong financial quarter, highlighting strong demand as a major driver of their revenue. During the earnings call, Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, offered a progress update in the Foundry business. Intel's "Disciplined Execution" and exceeding confidence that comes from its internal product designs and external customers have established Intel Foundry as a competitive […]

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Intel has reportedly secured some big wins with its 18A, 14A, and EMIB process / advanced packaging technologies, signaling massive interest in its Foundry business. Tech Heavyweights Are Lining Up To See What Intel Foundry Has To Offer As 18A, 14A & EMIB Technologies See Heightened Interest TSMC has so far been the only semiconductor manufacturer to offer bleeding-edge processes and packaging technology, but Intel has quickly emerged as a fierce competitor. Intel has only launched its 18A node, which is already achieving volume ramp, and is working towards its more advanced 18A-P (In Risk Production) and 14A nodes (Risk […]

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Intel's process technology roadmap is expected to see an optimized version of the 14A node with dual-sided architecture. Intel 14A Gen2 Is Being Considered To Tackle TSMC and Samsung 1.4nm Technologies, Offering Improved Process Maturization & Dual-Side Architecture TSMC and Samsung are heating up the foundry space with 1.4nm offerings in the coming years. TSMC is bringing its A14 fabs online next year, & Samsung is targeting 2029 for mass production of its 1.4nm tech. Meanwhile, Intel is set to launch its groundbreaking 14A technology in the coming year, as external customers line up to get a taste of Chipzilla's […]

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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 […]

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Samsung Electronics is all set to tackle Intel 14A and TSMC A14 with its own 1.4nm process technology, which should be ready in 2029. Foundry Battle Heats Up With Samsung Electronics Aiming for Mass Production of 1.4nm Process Tech in 2029 Intel and TSMC are one of the leading firms working on 1.4nm class process technologies. Although each technology is fundamentally different than one another, both are officially designated as 1.4nm products. TSMC's A14 fabs are expected to come online next year & competitor Intel is also set to accelerate its 14A technology due to high demand, and major customers […]

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Intel is sharing more details of its 18A-P process technology, which is expected to see some major customer momentum. Intel's 18A-P Process Tech Is Just As Key To Its Foundry Business As 14A, And Chipzilla Is Further Sharing Its Benefits Over 18A Semiconductor manufacturing is a super-hard business, and Intel is working really hard to get its Foundry up to standards through the accelerated development of advanced process nodes and packaging technologies. Given its immense progress with 18A and the buzz surrounding its next process technologies, such as 14A, Intel Foundry is shaping up well. But they have a lot […]

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Intel Foundry is leading the race towards Glass Substrates with its Rio Rancho facility, aiming to become the world's first to initiate mass production. Glass Substrates Are The Future of Semiconductors & Intel Foundry is Well on Its Way To Become The First To Initiate Mass Production Glass Core substrates have been gaining interest, as they have several benefits over traditional organic substrate solutions. The current substrates are also facing shortages due to the AI supercycle, leading one of the biggest substrate suppliers, Ajinomoto, to raise prices. These supply constraints are pushing the industry to look into new advanced packaging solutions, and […]

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Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has set a tight policy for his Foundry, firing anyone whose products don't meet quality standards. Intel CEO Confirms Next-Gen 10A & 7A Process Technologies & Calls 14A PDK 0.9 "The Holy Grail", Coming October 2026 During a fireside chat at the J.P.Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications conference, Intel CEO highlighted some of the company's internal policies and upcoming updates from the Foundry end of the business. When asked about the progress on upcoming technologies, Intel's CEO reaffirmed that 14A is on track for risk production in 2028 and volume production in 2029. In yesterday's […]

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Intel CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, says that its Foundry Business is a National Treasure, and continues to see more customers line up for its advanced packaging and process technologies. Intel Foundry Sees Massive Interest From Several External Customers, Many Already Prepaying For Substrates During today's Mad Money Show with Jim Cramer of CNBC, Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, talked about the company's Foundry business and how the AI buzz is pushing more customers towards it. Right off the bat, Lip-Bu said that the "Foundry is very important", calling it a national treasure. He says that currently, 90% of the most advanced processors […]

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TSMC's constraints have pushed Apple to make a chip-making deal with Intel, & is likely to produce two chips on 18A-P & 14A process technologies, as per rumors. Apple's Next-Gen MacBook & iPhone Chips Rumored To Be Made At Intel Using 18A-P & 14A Process Technologies Last week, it was revealed that Apple and Intel have signed a preliminary chipmaking agreement in which Apple would tap into Intel's Foundry business to produce its chips. The agreement is said to have been signed back in December 2025, as per GF Holdings, and plenty of other factors also forced Apple to go […]

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Intel is on a roll today as it has not only managed to bag a deal with Apple, but its cutting-edge Oregon Fab also got a visit by Elon Musk. Intel's 18A Fab in Oregon Sees a Surprise Visit by Elon Musk, Paving the Way for AI Chip Supply Allocation Ahead of TeraFab Bring-Up? A deal with Apple and now a visit by Elon Musk, today seems to be Intel's day. It is reported that Elon Musk has toured Intel's state-of-the-art Oregon fab, which is part of its Foundry business & producing cutting-edge chips such as Panther Lake CPUs on […]

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Intel's recent comeback has been spearheaded by CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who has turned around the company & made it the center of tech conversation. Winning Over President Trump & Elon Musk Was Just The Start, The Real Opportunity of Intel Lies Ahead As CEO Lip-Bu Tan Focuses on "Leadership Through Execution" Intel's success didn't come overnight. Just a year ago, the company's share was a mess, and it was facing internal and external crises at the same time. However, decisions made by former CEO Pat Gelsinger on the Foundry front and a solid roadmap framework, along with current CEO Lip-Bu […]

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xAI is reportedly able to utilize just over 10% of its entire NVIDIA GPU fleet, as report suggests lackluster AI software stack optimizations. AI Software Stack Bottlenecks Are An Industry-Wide Problem, As xAI Is Only Able To Utilize 11% of Its Entire NVIDIA GPU Installation. The Information has reported that Elon Musk's xAI, the software firm behind Gorq and other key AI-based components, is only able to utilize a small chunk of its total installed GPU capacity. Currently, xAI runs around 550,000 NVIDIA GPUs, which are a combination of H100s and H200s. These are deployed within xAI's Memphis and Colussus […]

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$INTC is massively up after beating revenue guidance for Q1 '26 and posting strong guidance for Q2. Foundry and DCAI both showed healthy growth over the last quarter, while Client Computing slumped slightly due to inflationary pressures and the ongoing RAM crisis. Some might say that the explosive growth in Intel's stock price isn't justified by its results this quarter. After reviewing Intel's earnings call, I personally disagree. Here are the most important quotes from the call. Intel Foundry - 18A Beating Internal Yield Projections, 14A Development Going Smoothly "We have made steady progress with Intel 4 and Intel 3, […]

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Intel's Foundry business will soon house some big names by the end of this year as its 14A technology gains huge momentum. Intel 14A Technology Will Be A Game Changer For Chipzilla As It Hopes To Get Some Big Names Onboard By The End of This Year Intel's Foundry success relies a lot of it's upcoming 14A process technology. The 14A node is designed to attract external customers more so than it is designed for internal use. That's something that 18A is built for. So far, Intel hasn't publicly named any big customers for its 14A technology, but it makes […]

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