Intel has announced the first phase of its plans that will lead to an investment of 80 billion euros in the European Union over the next ten years
80 billion euros the investment that the manufacturer from Santa Clara Intel will want to implement according to their new plan in Europe, along the entire semiconductor supply chain.
In particular from the research and development up to production and the most advanced chip packaging technologies. Today’s announcement concerns the investment of the former 17 billion euros for the construction of a state-of-the-art mega-plant in Germany for semiconductor manufacturing, the creation of a new research and development (R&D) and design hub in France, and investments in R&D, manufacturing, foundry services and back-end of production in Ireland, Italy, Poland and Spain. With this first investment, Intel plans to bring its advanced technology to Europe, creating the next generation of European chips and the industry ecosystemresponding to the need for a more geographically balanced and more resilient sector supply chain.
E, regarding Italyin particular, Intel and the Italian State are in the negotiation phase for the construction of a state-of-the-art plant dedicated to the back-end phase of the chip manufacturing process. With a potential investment of up to 4.5 billion euros, this factory can create approximately 1,500 jobs at Intel and another 3,500 jobs among suppliers and partners. Intel and Italy aim to make this plant an excellence in the European Union with new and innovative technologies. In addition, Intel aims to bring innovation and growth opportunities of the semiconductor foundry service to Italy through the acquisition of Tower Semiconductorwhich has a significant partnership with STMicroelectronics, with a fab located in Agrate Brianza (MB).
Intel: investment program in the EU for 80 billion euros
Investments drive progress to Europe’s premium semiconductor ecosystem and include France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland and Spain. With initial investments of over 33 billion euros for production and research and development facilities in the EU. The words of Pat GelsingerCEO of Intel:
The investments we have planned are a major step for both Intel and Europe. The EU Chips Act will enable private companies and governments to work together to substantially advance Europe’s position in the semiconductor sector. This large initiative will enhance European research and development and bring cutting-edge chip manufacturing to the continent, for the benefit of customers and partners around the world. We are committed to making a vital contribution to the development of Europe’s digital future in the years to come
The investment program is based on the objective of balance the global semiconductor supply chain through a significant expansion of Intel’s manufacturing capacity in Europe. In the initial phase, Intel plans to develop two first-of-its-kind semiconductor factories (“fabs”) in Magdeburg, capital of the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The planning will begin immediately, while the start of construction is estimated for the first mid of 2023 and the start of production is scheduled for 2027, pending approval by the European Commission. The new fabs will produce chips based on Intel’s most advanced transistor technologies, with Angstrom-era manufacturing processes. As expected in the company’s new strategy, known as IDM 2.0 (Integrated Device Manufacturer), these chips will be able to meet the demands of both European and global customers, operating as a foundry, as well as Intel’s own products.
Located in the center of Europe, with highly skilled staff, excellent infrastructure and an existing ecosystem of suppliers and customers, Germany is an ideal place to establish a new center – a “Silicon Junction”- for the creation of cutting-edge chips. Intel plans to initially invest 17 billion euros, creating 7,000 seats of work for the construction of the plants, 3,000 permanent high-tech jobs at Intel, and tens of thousands of additional supplier and partner jobs. Intel intends to use the nickname “Silicon Junction” for the new site, a technological link. This Silicon Junction will serve as a junction point for the other innovation and manufacturing centers of the country and the continent.
Intel will also continue to invest in Leixlip, Ireland for the plant expansion project. It will employ an additional 12 billion euros and double the production space, bringing the Intel 4 production process to European soil and expanding the semiconductor foundry service for external customers. Once the expansion is complete, Intel’s total investment in Ireland will amount to over € 30 billion.
Furthermore, Intel and the Italian State are in the negotiation phase for the construction of a state-of-the-art plant dedicated to the back-end phase of the chip manufacturing process. With a potential investment of up to 4.5 billion euros, this factory can create approximately 1,500 jobs at Intel and another 3,500 jobs among suppliers and partners.. Intel and Italy aim to make this plant an excellence in the European Union with new and innovative technologies. In total, Intel plans to spend over € 33 billion to invest in these manufacturing facilities. By significantly increasing manufacturing capabilities across the European Union, Intel can lay the groundwork to bring different components of the semiconductor value chain together and increase the resilience of the European chip supply chain.
Research and development and design are crucial factors for the advancement of cutting-edge manufacturing. Europe is home to world-class universities, renowned research institutes and leading chip designers and suppliers. Supporting this innovation with further investment in R&D and connecting with Intel’s cutting-edge manufacturing plans will enhance the innovation cycle in Europe, while also providing better access to cutting-edge technologies for small and medium-sized businesses.
Around Saclay Plateauin France, Intel has plans to build its new one European R&D hub, creating 1,000 new highly specialized high-tech jobs in the companywith 450 seats available by the end of 2024. France to become Intel’s European headquarters for design expertise for supercomputing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). HPC and AI innovation will benefit a wide range of industriessuch as automotive, agriculture, climate, drug research, energy, genomic studies, biology and security – enormously improving people’s lives.
Moreover, Intel intends to establish its main European foundry design center in Franceoffering design services for industrial partners and customers in France, Europe and the rest of the world. In Gdansk, Poland, Intel is increasing its laboratory space by 50%, focusing on the development of solutions in the field of neural networks for deep learning, audio, graphics, data centers and cloud computing. The expansion is expected to be completed by 2023.
These investments will further strengthen Intel’s long-standing relationship with European research institutes, IMEC in Belgium, Delft Technical University in the Netherlands, CEA-Leti in France and Fraunhofer Institutes in Germany. Intel is also building promising collaborations in Italy with Leonardo, the National Institute of Nuclear Physics and CINECA, to explore new advanced solutions in the field of supercomputing (HPC), memory, software, security and cloud programming models.
In the last decade, in Spain, Barcelona Supercomputing Center and Intel have collaborated on the exascale architecture. Now they are developing the zettascale architecture of the next decade. The supercomputing center and Intel plan to set up joint laboratories in Barcelona for the advancement of information technology.
Intel’s ambitious European investment program will have positive effects across all sectors and member states. Building production and R&D capacities of this magnitude will create a virtuous circle of innovation and a stronger supply chain for all of Europe. Intel has been present in Europe for over 30 years and currently employs around 10,000 people in EU territories. In the past two years, Intel has spent over € 10 billion with European suppliers, and as the company is committed to rebalancing the global semiconductor supply chain, this spending is likely to double by 2026.
Intel’s investments will accelerate state-of-the-art chip design capabilities, enhance the European instrumentation and material supply industry, and satisfy the important customer base across all industries in Europe. Furthermore, investments can be a magnet for thousands of engineers and technicians, increasing the number of innovatorsentrepreneurs and visionaries who will be able to bring progress into the digital and green future of Europe.
A state-of-the-art European semiconductor ecosystem will support the ecological transition and contribute to the European Green Deal. More efficient chips can reduce the energy consumption of the next generation of digital products, while offering solutions for supercomputing and artificial intelligence.
In 2020, Intel outlined its accountability, inclusion, sustainability and practice (RISE) strategy and established its corporate responsibility goals to accelerate the integration of responsible, inclusive and sustainable practices over this decade. In line with the EU climate goals, Intel has the right step to be able to achieve its sustainability goals by 2030, which include the conservation, recycling and remediation of water above its consumption (net positive) and financing of local projects for the recovery of drinking water.
Intel will use 100% renewable energy for global production and achieve zero landfill waste. If you want to continue to know the latest news from the hardware world, keep following us. Greetings from TechGameWorld.com.
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