An aerial view shows the Intel Rio Rancho campus in New Mexico, where Intel develops and manufactures technologies that optimize semiconductor packaging, memory and connectivity. On May 3, 2021, Intel announced it will invest $3.5 billion in its New Mexico operations in support of advanced semiconductor packaging technology. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
The Intel Rio Rancho campus in New Mexico develops and manufactures technologies that optimize semiconductor packaging, memory and connectivity. On May 3, 2021, Intel announced it will invest $3.5 billion in its New Mexico operations in support of advanced semiconductor packaging technology. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Workers at Fab 11x at the Intel Rio Rancho campus in New Mexico help develop and manufacture technologies that optimize semiconductor packaging, memory and connectivity. On May 3, 2021, Intel announced it will invest $3.5 billion in its New Mexico operations in support of advanced semiconductor packaging technology. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
An aerial view shows the Intel Rio Rancho campus in New Mexico, where Intel develops and manufactures technologies that optimize semiconductor packaging, memory and connectivity. On May 3, 2021, Intel announced it will invest $3.5 billion in its New Mexico operations in support of advanced semiconductor packaging technology. (Credit: Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation)
An aerial view shows the Intel Rio Rancho campus in New Mexico, where Intel develops and manufactures technologies that optimize semiconductor packaging, memory and connectivity. On May 3, 2021, Intel announced it will invest $3.5 billion in its New Mexico operations in support of advanced semiconductor packaging technology. (Credit: Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation)
An aerial view shows the Intel Rio Rancho campus in New Mexico, where Intel develops and manufactures technologies that optimize semiconductor packaging, memory and connectivity. On May 3, 2021, Intel announced it will invest $3.5 billion in its New Mexico operations in support of advanced semiconductor packaging technology. (Credit: Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation)
An aerial view shows the Intel Rio Rancho campus in New Mexico, where Intel develops and manufactures technologies that optimize semiconductor packaging, memory and connectivity. On May 3, 2021, Intel announced it will invest $3.5 billion in its New Mexico operations in support of advanced semiconductor packaging technology. (Credit: Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation)
Workers at the Intel Rio Rancho campus in New Mexico help develop and manufacture technologies that optimize semiconductor packaging, memory and connectivity. On May 3, 2021, Intel announced it will invest $3.5 billion in its New Mexico operations in support of advanced semiconductor packaging technology. (Credit: Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation)
What’s New: Intel Corporation will invest $3.5 billion to equip its New Mexico operations for the manufacturing of advanced semiconductor packaging technologies, including Foveros, Intel’s breakthrough 3D packaging technology. The multiyear investment is expected to create at least 700 high-tech jobs and 1,000 construction jobs and support an additional 3,500 jobs in the state. Planning activities begin immediately, with construction expected to start in late 2021.
“A key differentiator for our IDM 2.0 strategy is our unquestioned leadership in advanced packaging, which allows us to mix and match compute tiles to deliver the best products. We’re seeing tremendous interest in these capabilities from the industry, especially following the introduction of our new Intel Foundry Services. We’re proud to have invested in New Mexico for more than 40 years and we see our Rio Rancho campus continuing to play a critical role in Intel’s global manufacturing network in our new era of IDM 2.0.”
What Foveros Is: Foveros advanced 3D packaging technology enables Intel to build processors with compute tiles stacked vertically, rather than side-by-side, providing greater performance in a smaller footprint. It also allows Intel to mix and match compute tiles to optimize for cost and power efficiency. The move from system-on-chip to “system on package” will enable Intel to meet increasing computing performance needs for artificial intelligence, 5G and the edge.
Why It Matters: Intel’s global factory network is a competitive advantage that enables product optimization, improved economics and supply resilience. Investing in the company’s manufacturing operations is a key component of its recently announced IDM 2.0 strategy. The technologies currently developed and manufactured at the Rio Rancho site — Intel® Optane™ technology, embedded multi-die interconnect bridge and Intel® silicon photonics technology — play important roles in Intel’s new era of innovation by simplifying and optimizing semiconductor memory, packaging, and connectivity.
“Intel’s $3.5 billion investment in New Mexico will create 700 new jobs in the next three years and establish the Rio Rancho campus as the company's domestic hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing,” said New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “With this exciting development, we are already seeing the benefits of this year's legislation expanding LEDA, generating high-quality and high-paying jobs for New Mexicans. The state and Intel have a 40-year partnership, and today, with innovative economic development tools and global demand for this technology, we can celebrate a new generation of workers and job growth at Intel’s New Mexico manufacturing plant.”
About Intel in New Mexico: Since 1980, Intel has invested $16.3 billion in capital to support its New Mexico operations and currently employs more than 1,800 people at the site. Its annual economic impact in the state is $1.2 billion, based on 2019 data.
Intel is committed to corporate responsibility and addressing community needs. The company purchases renewable energy to meet 100% of its New Mexico electricity use and invests in energy-saving measures. To reach its goal of achieving net positive water use by 2030, Intel has funded two nonprofit-led water restoration projects benefiting New Mexico. Over the past five years, employees volunteered 106,000 hours and Intel and the Intel Foundation donated more than $8.5 million in support of New Mexico schools and nonprofits.
More Context: Intel in New Mexico (Press Kit) | Intel Announces New Mexico Investment (Replay)
The Small Print:
Forward-Looking Statements: Statements in this press release that refer to future plans and expectations, including with respect to Intel’s planned New Mexico investment and Intel’s strategy, are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements that refer to or are based on estimates, forecasts, projections, uncertain events or assumptions also identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management’s expectations as of the date of this press release and involve many risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are set forth in Intel’s SEC filings, which are available at www.intc.com. Intel does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any duty, to update any statement made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, new developments or otherwise, except to the extent that disclosure may be required by law.