Intel Opens New High-Volume 65nm Manufacturing Facility
SANTA CLARA, CA-Intel Corp. has opened a third factory that uses the company's high-volume 65-nanometer (65nm) computer chip manufacturing process. The new facility, located in Leixlip, Ireland, cost about $2 billion and is one of the most advanced semiconductor plants in the world.
"Intel is establishing a clear technology lead with our next generation of dual-core processors, [and] our manufacturing capability is key to fueling Intel's success," says Intel CEO, Paul Otellini.