Intel investment will boost production of next-generation Xeon processors, strengthen European semiconductor supply chains and support jobs at chip giant’s Irish campus in Leixlip.
Intel has confirmed a €5bn investment in its Leixlip campus, deepening its long-term commitment to Ireland and expanding manufacturing capacity to meet growing global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performing computing technologies.
The capital investment programme, which began earlier this year, will increase production output at the Kildare facility through upgrades to existing fabrication plants, the installation of advanced manufacturing equipment and significant infrastructure enhancements across the campus.
“We are ensuring that Ireland remains at the forefront of the world’s most advanced manufacturing ecosystems”
Intel said the expansion will support the production of Intel Xeon 6 processors and next-generation Intel Xeon chips built on the company’s Intel 3 process technology.
It will also advance research and development activities while making greater use of cleanroom capacity at the site.
A key element of the project will include the expansion of Intel’s automated track system, linking manufacturing modules across the campus to create a faster and more integrated production environment.
Ireland at the centre of the digital world
Intel said the investment reflects rising demand for advanced semiconductors that power AI infrastructure and data centres around the world.
This €5 billion investment represents a definitive commitment to maximize capacity at our Leixlip campus and increase what we can deliver to Intel Foundry customers.
“By investing in our existing fabs with state-of-the-art technology and installing cutting-edge tools, we are not just increasing output of critical products like Xeon 6 and next gen Intel Xeon processors built on Intel 3, we are ensuring that Ireland remains at the forefront of the world’s most advanced manufacturing ecosystems, while strengthening the region’s role in the global technology landscape,” said Naga Chandrasekaran, executive vice president, chief technology and operations officer and general manager of Intel Foundry.
The latest commitment supports a key pillar to grow and strengthen Ireland’s semiconductor ecosystem, positioning Ireland as a leading European manufacturing hub.
“Intel’s latest multi-billion-euro investment in Leixlip is a powerful vote of confidence in Ireland, our skills base and our position at the heart of Europe’s most advanced manufacturing ecosystem,” said An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, TD.
“At a time of rapid technological change and global competition, this expansion strengthens Ireland’s role in securing resilient semiconductor supply chains and reinforces our ambition to remain a global leader in innovation, productivity and sustainable economic growth.”
Intel said it further serves as a critical contribution to the European Union’s Tech-Sovereignty ambitions, facilitating a resilient, domestic supply of leading-edge processors.
“Intel is one of Ireland’s longest standing and most strategically important investors,” added Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland.
“This project demonstrates the value of Ireland’s skilled workforce, innovation ecosystem and stable business environment, while reinforcing Ireland’s leadership in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, supporting both European competitiveness and resilient global supply chains.”
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