Intel has installed the first major structural truss at its Ohio chip fab, which is at least five years behind schedule and still lacks a major external customer.
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01Summary
- 01Intel installed the first major structural truss at its New Albany, Ohio plant on Wednesday, marking the start of the next construction phase.
- 02The Ohio fab, announced in 2022, was originally due to deliver chips in 2025; Intel now aims to finish construction by 2030, with a second fab planned for 2031.
- 03Intel has not yet announced a major external customer for its most advanced 18A chips, using them instead for its own processors.
- 04A potential partnership with SK Hynix for memory chip production in Ohio was reported in September but not confirmed by either company.
- 05Intel's delays followed setbacks with 7- and 10-nanometer nodes, contributing to its worst stock year in 2024.
02Why it matters
This matters because Intel's Ohio fab is a key part of US semiconductor self-sufficiency efforts, and the delays underscore the challenges in catching up with TSMC amid surging AI-driven demand.
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