RIO RANCHO, NM, Feb. 10, 2009 — Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini today announced the company would spend $7 billion over the next two years to build advanced manufacturing facilities in the United States. The investment funds deployment of Intel's industry-leading 32 nanometer (nm) manufacturing technology that will be used to build faster, smaller chips that consume less energy.
The commitment represents Intel's largest-ever investment for a new manufacturing process. Included in this investment is $2.5 billion to retool Fab 11X in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, to manufacture silicon wafers with the world's most advanced 32nm process technology. This investment comes on the heels of a $2 billion investment announced in 2007 to retool Fab 11X to manufacture Intel® 45nm technology.
"We're investing in America to keep Intel and our nation at the forefront of innovation," Otellini said. "These manufacturing facilities will produce the most advanced computing technology in the world. The capabilities of our 32nm factories are truly extraordinary, and the chips they produce will become the basic building blocks of the digital world, generating economic returns far beyond our industry."
"Today's announcement renews Intel's commitment to the Land of Enchantment and will continue to support thousands of high-wage, high-tech manufacturing jobs in New Mexico as well as 1,000 to 1,500 for technicians and construction workers who will reconfigure our factory," said Tim Hendry, Vice President, Intel Technology Manufacturing Group and Fab 11X plant manager. "This investment ensures the most advanced computer technology in the world will continue to be made in America, and more importantly, right here in New Mexico."
Governor Bill Richardson remarked, "At a time when most of the economic news is grim, the announcement of an investment of $2.5 billion in the Rio Rancho facility is truly great news and our state will reap the benefits of it for years to come." He added, "Intel is a world-class innovator that exemplifies the very best in corporate citizenship with a real stake in making sure New Mexico has a bright and prosperous future. I want to commend them for their dedication."
Intel's investment will be made at existing manufacturing sites in Oregon, Arizona and New Mexico and will support approximately 7000 high-wage, high-skill jobs at those locations—part of a total Intel workforce of more than 45,000 in the U.S. Intel, while generating more than 75 percent of its sales overseas, carries out roughly 75 percent of its semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. At the same time, about 75 percent of the company's R&D spending and capital investments are also made in the U.S.
The technology used in Intel'’s manufacturing process builds chip circuitry 32nm (32/billionth of a meter or about 1/millionth of an inch) across – incredibly small, atomic level structures.
The first Intel processors to be built using this technology are codenamed "Westmere" and will initially be used in desktop and mobile mainstream systems. Westmere combines Intel® Microarchitecture, codenamed Nehalem, with the latest high–performance graphics capability integrated into the processor. As a result, computer manufacturers will be able to increase performance and simplify system manufacturing compared to current systems. Outstanding 32nm manufacturing and product health are enabling Intel to accelerate the Westmere production ramp beginning in 2009. Additional 32nm products will follow in 2010. Additional details on is technology is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
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Intel New Mexico unveils its first solar photovoltaic array project
System demonstrates solar use to power data centers
RIO RANHO, NM, January 15, 2009 — Intel's first solar electric installation in New Mexico was unveiled earlier this morning. The photovoltaic (PV) array, located in Rio Rancho, will generate 10kW of solar electricity and will be used as a demonstration project highlighting PV use and benefits for powering data centers.
Intel's New Mexico system will be in the top 10 percent of solar electric facilities in the state. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this system, over 25 years, will offset an estimated 907,000 lbs of CO2, the leading greenhouse gas. This is equivalent to CO2 produced by 919,005 miles driven in an average car, or 36,760 miles per year.
The PV array is composed of 64 Sharp solar panels of 175W each. Contractors supporting the project included Skanska, CH2M Hill, Direct Power and Water, and Klinger.
"We're very excited about this project," said Marty Sedler, Intel's Director for Global Utilities and Infrastructure. "The New Mexico solar installation will be a big step for Intel and potentially lead the way for a more aggressive solar program within Intel."
Already, for example, Intel recently completed a solar project at its Jones Farm site in Oregon. This will augment Intel's first solar thermal hot water application in India installed early 2008.
"Intel is committed to conserving energy through designing energy efficient products, conserving energy in our operations, investing in renewable energy, and advancing renewable energy policies," said Tim Hendry, Intel's Vice President, Technology Manufacturing Group, and Rio Rancho's Fab 11X Manager. "This PV array, while providing only a fraction of the energy used by our site, is the beginning of our solar program."
Intel's New Mexico site manufactures some of the leading-edge energy efficient products on the market.
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New Mexico student named Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist
300 young innovators compete for $1.25 million in scholarships
RIO RANCHO, N.M., January 18, 2008 — Students at Los Alamos High School cheered earlier today as their classmate, Benjamin Edward Dozier, a senior, was named one of 300 semifinalists of the Intel® Science Talent Search (Intel STS) 2008. America's oldest and most prestigious science competition, the Intel Science Talent Search brings together the best and brightest young scientific minds in America to compete for $1.25 million in scholarships. Each of the 300 Intel STS semifinalists receives $1,000 with an additional $1,000 to their respective school, resulting in $600,000 in total awards.
This year's semifinalists were selected from 1,602 entrants hailing from 45 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Male and female entrants were presented equally and their research projects cover all disciplines of science including biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, behavioral science and medicine and health.
Over the past 66 years, the STS has produced winners of the world's most prestigious academic honors. Six former finalists have gone on to win the Nobel Prize. STS finalists have also been awarded the Fields Medal, the National Medal of Science and MacArthur Foundation Fellowships.
"This year marks Intel's 10th year of sponsorship of this historic competition, and we are honored to be a part of a program that is fostering the talent of America's brightest young minds," said Intel Foundation President and Director of Education Brenda Musilli. "These students are solving difficult problems that will have a real impact on generations to come."
On January 30, 40 of the 300 semifinalists will be named as finalists and will receive an all–expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for a week–long event in March. A total of $530,000 in scholarships will be provided by the Intel Foundation with each finalist receiving at least $5,000 and a new laptop run with the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor. Of these finalists, 10 students will be chosen for top honors with the grand prize winner receiving a $100,000 scholarship. These top winners will be selected based on rigorous judging sessions while in Washington, D.C. and announced at a black–tie banquet on March 11.
Society for Science & the Public (formally Science Service), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the public engagement in scientific research and education, owns and has administered the STS since its inception in 1942. Elizabeth Marincola, president of Society for Science & the Public, said, "With their dedication and achievement in disciplines ranging from environmental science to bioengineering, the 300 Intel STS 2008 semifinalists have distinguished themselves as the nation's top young researchers. Focused on solutions to the pressing issues of our time, their work reaffirms the vision of Society for Science & the Public to inform, educate, and inspire the world around us."
Intel added sponsorship of the Science Talent Search to the extensive Intel Education Initiative portfolio in 1998 to spotlight the need to improve math and science education in the United States. Since then, Intel has increased the total annual awards and scholarships from $207,000 to $1.25 million and reinvigorated the competition by adding awards for the schools and introducing technology to the experience, through program elements such as laptop awards for all 40 finalists.
Intel's commitment to education extends far beyond Intel STS: from local schools to global universities, Intel works to help improve the quality of education around the world. Over the past decade alone, Intel has invested more than $1 billion in cash and in–kind contributions to help teachers teach, students learn and universities innovate — particularly in the areas of math, science and technology.
48-hour LAN gaming extravaganza to benefit the United Way of Central New Mexico
RIO RANCHO, N.M., September 27, 2007 – Intel and Intel's Recreational Gamers Group (RIGG) in Rio Rancho, N.M., will host a 48–hour network computer gaming event to benefit the United Way of Central New Mexico, Friday, November 9, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 11, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at Intel's Rio Rancho site located at 4100 Sara Road, Building RR5, room 114.
Local Area Network, or LAN, parties and computer gaming are growing in popularity. This event is designed to provide a fun and safe atmosphere for players of all skill levels. All proceeds generated from the event will be matched dollar–for–dollar and donated to the United Way's Community Fund.
Gamers can participate in numerous tournaments and compete for prizes. Official tournaments include a 5 vs. 5 CounterStrike: source, 1 vs. 1 Unreal Tournament 2004, 1 vs. 1 Command and Conquer 3, and Guitar Hero II. Interested gamers can register to play at http://lanfest.intel.com. Registration is $20 per gamer or $25 at the door.
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Intel announces investment in Rio Rancho, New Mexico site
Fab 11X retooled to become Intel's fourth factory for next generation, 45 nanometer technology
Rio Rancho, NM, Feb. 26, 2007 – Intel Corporation today announced that it will invest USD 1 billion to USD 1.5 billion in its Rio Rancho site to retool Fab 11X for production on Intel's next generation 45 nanometer (nm) manufacturing process. Fab 11X will be the company's fourth factory scheduled to use the 45nm process, with production in New Mexico scheduled to start in the second half of next year.
Marking one of the biggest advancements in fundamental transistor design in 40 years, Intel's 45nm high-k and metal gate process consists of an innovative combination of new transistor materials that drastically reduces transistor leakage and increases performance. When 45nm production begins later this year, the company will use a new material with a higher-k (dielectric constant), and a new combination of metal materials for the transistor gate electrode. Extending its lead over the rest of the semiconductor industry, early versions of Intel's next generation 45nm family of products (codenamed "Penryn") are already running multiple operating systems and applications, and the company remains on track to begin 45nm production in the second half of this year.
"Our new 45 nanometer process represents one of the most significant manufacturing breakthroughs in decades and we believe that putting it in our factory in New Mexico will help us deliver the best possible products for our customers," said Paul Otellini, Intel Corporation's president and chief executive officer. "Our Rio Rancho site has successfully operated in New Mexico for 27 years. Based on that success, we are pleased to position Fab 11X for Intel's next generation of technology."
"We have worked hard to make New Mexico a center for new technology and this announcement is USD 1 billion worth of proof that our efforts are working," said Governor Bill Richardson. "This investment sends the message that Intel New Mexico will be here for years to come, and will manufacture some of the most advanced technology in the world."
"This decision by Intel to invest over USD 1 billion in its Rio Rancho facility is great news," said Senator Pete Domenici. "Intel has been an outstanding corporate citizen in New Mexico. By retooling its plant with the latest technology, the company is ensuring that it will have a major presence in our state for years to come—and a major impact on our economy. I welcome Intel's commitment, and I'm pleased that they will be continuing to benefit from our state's skilled workforce and commitment to innovation."
Initial production of Intel's 45nm products will be done at its Oregon development fab, D1D. The company is currently building two other factories that will use the 45nm process. The USD 3 billion Fab 32 in Chandler, Ariz., will commence production late this year; and the USD 3.5 billion Fab 28 in Kiryat Gat, Israel, will begin production the first half of next year.
Fab 11X currently manufactures 90nm computer chips on 300mm wafers. Fab 11X began production in October 2002 and was Intel's first 300mm, or 12 inch, high-volume manufacturing facility. It was also Intel's first fully automated, high volume factory producing 300mm wafers.
Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
Albuquerque, NM, May 18, 2007 — Over thirty New Mexico high school students competed at this year's Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Albuquerque. Intel ISEF, the world's largest pre-college science competition, hosted nearly 1,512 young scientists from 51 countries, regions and territories to share ideas, showcase cutting-edge science and compete for over $4 million in awards and scholarships.
"Intel ISEF is more than a science competition," said Jami Grindatto, Corporate Affairs Director for Intel's New Mexico site. "It is part of Intel's commitment to expand the boundaries of scientific and technological knowledge by inspiring young people to pursue careers in science and engineering. We're very proud of all the New Mexico students who competed this year."
Awards were presented to the following New Mexico teens:
Hang Richard Zou, 17, Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque, NM Mechanisms of Inhibition and Apoptosis of Human Prostate Cancer Cells by
Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate
Tuition scholarship of $120,000 — Drexel University
Fourth award of $500 — Medicine and Health Sciences presented by Intel Foundation
Caroline Julia von Wurden, 15, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, NM Great Balls of Fire!
Tuition Scholarship Award in the amount of $8,000 - Office of Naval Research on behalf of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
Second award of $1,500 — Physics & Astronomy presented by New Mexico Tech
Erika Alden DeBenedictis, 15, Saint Pius X High School, Albuquerque, NM Ping Me! Optimizing Code for Cluster Computing
Second Award of $1,500 — United States Air Force
Award of three $1,000 U.S. Savings Bonds, a certificate of achievement and a gold medallion — United States Army
Honorable Mention Award of $200 — Association of Computing Machinery
Second Award of $1,500 — Computer Science presented by Intel Foundation
Shandiin Chanel Copeland, 16, Kirtland Central High School, Kirtland, NM Stream Channel Dynamics in Largo Canyon 1882-2005, Northwest New Mexico
Second Award of $1,500 — United States Air Force
Honorable mention award of $100 — Association for Women Geoscientists
Telena Billie, 17, Wingate High School, Fort Wingate, NM Personality and Success in Education
Award of three $1,000 U.S. Savings Bonds, a certificate of achievement and a gold medallion — United States Army
Rebecca Renee Alexander, 16, Grants High School, Grants, NM Investigation of New Mexico Lichens: Metabolic Products for Antibiotics
Full tuition scholarship for four years — New Mexico State University
Fourth award of $500 — Microbiology presented by Intel Foundation
Zachariah Richard Harris, 17, Harris Home School, Bosque Farms, New Mexico Chemical Synthesis of Copper 2+ Ion Doped Anatase Titanium Dioxide Using a
Hydrothermal Pouch Method
Scholarship alternate — New Mexico State University
Full tuition scholarship award — University of New Mexico
Christopher Ernie Lopez, 17, Taos High School, Taos, NM Transesterfication: The Chef of Fuels
First Place Award of $1,000 — Public Service Company of New Mexico
Susannah Lee Clary, 15, Los Lunas High School, Los Lunas, NM The Determination of Gender in Pacific and Atlantic Salmon for Improved
Management of Threatened and Endangered Stocks
Full tuition scholarship award — University of New Mexico
Honorable mention award — North American Benthological Society
Second place award of $1,500 — Animal Sciences presented by New Mexico State University
Quinton Bernard Smith, 17, La Cueva High School, Albuquerque, NM Tyrus LaVelle Sanders, 16, West Mesa High School, Albuquerque, NM Christian Stephen Hammond, 17, Rio Rancho High School, Rio Rancho NM Factors, Forces and Forecasting Stock Market Modeling and Simulation
Award of $1,000 — Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Fourth Award of $500 — Team Projects presented by Science News
Stephen Michael Bergin, 18, Saint Pius X High School, Albuquerque, NM Selective Elemental Determination Within Multiple Molecular Compounds
Through Gas Chromatography
Award of $250 — Vacuum Technology Division of the American Vacuum Society
Adam Akkad, 16, Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque, NM A Study of the Effect of Nigella sativa (black seed) and It's Main Constituent,
Thymoquinone, on the Visibility, Proliferation and Migration of SCC12F Epithelial
Cells
Fourth award of $500 — Cellular and Molecular Biology presented by the Intel Foundation
Kristina Graham Dahm, 17, Rio Rancho High School, Rio Rancho, NM Geomicrobiology of New Mexican Travertine Springs
Third award of $1,000 — Environmental Sciences presented by Intel Foundation
Shay Anderson, 15, Texico High School, Texico, NM Marques Pena, 15, Texico High School, Monique Pena, 14, Texico High School, Search for Oil Biodegradation with Marine, Aquatic and Terrestrial Symbiosis
Third award of $1,000 — Team Projects presented by Science News
Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.
RIO RANHO, NM, January 15, 2009 — Intel's first solar electric installation in New Mexico was unveiled earlier this morning. The photovoltaic (PV) array, located in Rio Rancho, will generate 10kW of solar electricity and will be used as a demonstration project highlighting PV use and benefits for powering data centers.
RIO RANCHO, N.M., September 27, 2007 – Intel and Intel's Recreational Gamers Group (RIGG) in Rio Rancho, N.M., will host a 48–hour network computer gaming event to benefit the United Way of Central New Mexico, Friday, November 9, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, November 11, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at Intel's Rio Rancho site located at 4100 Sara Road, Building RR5, room 114.
