Manufacturing

Operating 24/7 in plants around the world, Intel's manufacturing processes are precision tuned to perform with maximum efficiency and quality to produce fast, smart, and more energy-efficient technologies.

From the fab

With 15 wafer fabrication plants (fabs) worldwide, Intel's manufacturing processes employ exceptional flexibility on a global and virtual network. By design, these facilities are consistently sharing information to improve product performance while further fine tuning the manufacturing process.

• Learn more about Intel manufacturing quality and reliability
• Video: Inside the Intel fab (2:51)
• Video: Dirt to destiny, the building of Intel's 45nm plant (1:20)
• Video: Intelligent Fabs (2:40)

Making performance packed microprocessors

From revolutionary hafnium-based 45nm Intel® process technology, to 32nm and beyond, Intel's state-of-the-art manufacturing processes are designed for massive volumes delivering breakthrough transistor counts and performance, in smaller, more energy-efficient packages.

• Silicon Technology and Manufacturing
• Introducing the first high-volume 45nm microprocessor manufacturing plant
• Video: Take a tour of Intel's 45nm factory (7:38)

Reducing environmental impact

Environmental innovation is at the heart of Intel's manufacturing processes. Utilizing an extensive network of engineers, we're consistently developing new technologies that deliver responsible product design along with sustainable and eco-focused programs.

• Intel eliminates use of lead from future microprocessors
• Discover how Intel is developing eco-smart products
• Learn more about Intel's sustainable operations
• Video: Check out Intel's recycling program (2:46)
• Video: Making an impact with energy-efficient design (0:36)