Intel Begins 18A P Process Manufacturing Aiming for Apple Contracts and Major Foundry Growth
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June 17, 2026
Intel Begins 18A P Semiconductor Process Manufacturing for Major Foundry Partners While Securing Massive Government and Nvidia Investment for Market Growth
Intel has begun preliminary manufacturing for their advanced 18A P semiconductor process, which the foundry announced at the VLSI Symposium in Honolulu. The advancement will lead Intel one step closer to signing major third party manufacturing contracts including the possibility of fabricating chips for future Apple devices. Naga Chandrasekaran, who heads Intel Foundry, expressed that the announcement signals a firm commitment to partners regarding future process development.
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