Intel’s manufacturing ambitions hit a quality snag

Intel’s bold push to regain chipmaking dominance through its advanced 18A process is facing early-stage quality issues, casting uncertainty over its foundry ambitions. Despite billions spent and promises of a 2025 rollout, yields from test runs of its Panther Lake chips remain too low to meet customer expectations.

The 18A process is central to Intel’s strategy to rival TSMC and build a competitive US-based contract manufacturing business. But with a narrow margin for error and investors watching closely, closing the technology gap remains a steep uphill climb.

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