SMRTR TechOct 9, 2025Wired

Inside Intel's Hail Mary to Reclaim Chip Dominance

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Intel opened its new $8.9 billion Fab 52 semiconductor plant in Arizona, marking a critical moment for the struggling chipmaker to prove it can compete with industry leader TSMC after years of declining market share. The facility uses Intel's revolutionary 18A process technology with new RibbonFET and PowerVia designs that promise 30% better energy efficiency, producing chips for both consumer laptops and data centers.

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