Intel Celebrates Groundbreaking of Two of the World's Most Advanced Chip Manufacturing Facilities

Intel celebrated the laying of the first stone in Ohio (photo: Intel)

JAKARTA - Some time ago, the multinational corporation and American technology company Intel celebrated the groundbreaking of the Silicon Heartland of two of the world's most advanced chip manufacturing facilities.

As part of Intel's commitment to developing a skilled talent pipeline for its two new cutting-edge chip factories, Intel also announced phase one funding for the Ohio Semiconductor Research and Education Program.

During this first phase, Intel provided $17.7 million for eight proposals from leading Ohio institutions and collaborators to develop education and workforce programs focused on semiconductors.

Today, @POTUS joins @Intel, @GovMikeDeWine and other officials to celebrate breaking ground in the Silicon Heartland on two of the world's most advanced chipmaking facilities. #IntelOhio https://t.co/NVNpE1wcGK pic.twitter.com/NKXffVv6wu

— Intel News (@intelnews) September 9, 2022

"Today marks an important moment in the journey to build a more geographically balanced and resilient semiconductor supply chain," Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said in a statement.

Intel also explains why Semiconductors are important. According to the company, Semiconductors are the brains behind the technology that powers today's digital age.

"These chips are critical to the foundation of the US economy, national security, and technological leadership."

According to him, investing in revitalizing the US chip-making ecosystem will bring a variety of economic benefits, while helping restore balance, dependability and resilience to global semiconductor supply chains.

In Ohio, Intel's planned investment of more than $20 billion (equivalent to IDR 296 trillion) manufacture cutting-edge chips is expected to generate 7.000 construction jobs and 3.000 long-term positions in manufacturing and engineering.

In addition to providing capacity for Intel's next-generation products, the company expects this new plant to support the growing demand for the company's new foundry business, Intel Foundry Services (IFS).