In March, Intel announced plans to build two new leading-edge chip factories at its Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Ariz. The new factories will support growing demand for Intel’s products and provide committed capacity for Intel Foundry Services customers.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger was joined by government and community leaders on Sept. 24, 2021, for a groundbreaking ceremony on the factories: Fab 52 and Fab 62. The project pricetag of $20 billion constitutes the largest private-sector investment in Arizona history.
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- News Byte: Intel’s Arizona Expansion Marks Construction Milestone
- News Byte: It Takes a Big Crane to Build Huge Fabs
- News Byte: Intel Breaks Ground on Two New Leading-Edge Chip Factories in Arizona
- Event Replay: Intel Breaks Ground on Arizona Fabs
- Intel.com: Innovating and Investing In Arizona for 40 Years
- Intel.com: Intel Arizona RISE Report
- Fact Sheet: Intel in Arizona
- Fact Sheet: Intel Arizona: Sustainability
- Newsroom Archive: Intel Announces $20 Billion Investment for Two New Arizona Fabs (March 23, 2021 Fact Sheet)
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Construction Milestone
Accompanied by construction crews on Oct. 12, 2023, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger tours the company's two new fabrication plants being built in Chandler, Arizona. The new factories on the company's Ocotillo campus are part of Intel's multibillion-dollar global manufacturing build-out, which includes new or expanded facilities in Oregon, New Mexico, Ohio, Malaysia, Ireland, Poland, Israel and Germany. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Accompanied by construction crews on Oct. 12, 2023, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger tours the company's two new fabrication plants being built in Chandler, Arizona. The new factories on the company's Ocotillo campus are part of Intel's multibillion-dollar global manufacturing build-out, which includes new or expanded facilities in Oregon, New Mexico, Ohio, Malaysia, Ireland, Poland, Israel and Germany. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Accompanied by construction crews on Oct. 12, 2023, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger tours the company's two new fabrication plants being built in Chandler, Arizona. The new factories on the company's Ocotillo campus are part of Intel's multibillion-dollar global manufacturing build-out, which includes new or expanded facilities in Oregon, New Mexico, Ohio, Malaysia, Ireland, Poland, Israel and Germany. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Construction workers walk through what will be the clean room for one of Intel’s two new chip fabs in Chandler, Arizona, in September 2023. Once construction is complete, each clean room will be filled with about 1,200 multimillion-dollar tools necessary to manufacture Intel’s leading-edge computer processors. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
In September 2023, ironworkers lower one of many rebar cages to create the main factory floor of one of Intel’s two new factories in Chandler, Arizona. Concrete will later be poured to surround the rebar. Building an Intel chip fab requires about 600,000 cubic meters of concrete. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
A crawler crane, the world’s largest of its kind, is at work in September 2023 lifting steel trusses into place for Intel’s Fab 52 and Fab 62 in Chandler, Arizona. The crane can lift 3,000 tons at a time — the weight of more than 400 adult elephants. An estimated 50 cranes are needed at the job site. Intel’s more than $20 billion project represents the largest private-sector investment in Arizona history. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
A welder works in September 2023 in what is called the “subfab” of one of Intel’s new chip fabs in Chandler, Arizona. Once construction is complete, the circular openings overhead will allow for electrical, plumbing and other connections to the estimated 1,200 factory tools in the clean room level directly above. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
At the start of their shift in September 2023, workers arrive at the Intel chip factory job site in Chandler, Arizona. An estimated 6,000 construction workers are needed to build an Intel chip fab, a project that typically takes approximately 3 to 5 years. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
A pipefitter works at Intel’s new factory site in Chandler, Arizona, in September 2023. Building Intel’s new Fab 52 and Fab 62 requires the efforts of numerous construction trades including iron workers, carpenters, pipefitters, welders, electricians, rebar installers, surveyors, laborers and others. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Intel’s Arizona Expansion Marks Construction Milestone
Intel continues its progress in construction and sustainability, while strengthening its manufacturing legacy in Arizona. Marking a milestone in Intel’s ongoing manufacturing expansion in Arizona, the company announced in October 2023 that the initial portion of the cleanroom is “weather tight” at the company’s two new leading-edge chip factories on its Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. This milestone underscores Intel's dedication to advancing its presence in the state and fostering technological innovation. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Arizona Factory Construction Tour with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger (B-Roll)
B-roll video includes footage of Pat Gelsinger’s October 2023 construction tour of the Fab 52 factory construction site in Chandler, Arizona. In 2021, Intel announced a $20 billion expansion of the company’s Ocotillo campus. The initiative included the construction of two advanced semiconductor fabs, pushing Intel's total investment in Arizona to more than $50 billion over the past four decades. When fully operational, the new fabs will manufacture Intel’s most advanced process technologies, including Intel 18A and Intel 20A. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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Event Replay and Images
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger signals to the crowd from earth-moving equipment in Chandler, Arizona, on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the largest private-sector investment in Arizona's history. The construction of two new computer chip factories is a $20 billion project that will bolster U.S. semiconductor leadership and help bring geographical balance to the global supply chain. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Keyvan Esfarjani (left), Intel senior vice president, and Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger stand at the Intel worksite in Chandler, Arizona, on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the largest private-sector investment in Arizona's history. The construction of two new computer chip factories is a $20 billion project that will bolster U.S. semiconductor leadership and help bring geographical balance to the global supply chain. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Keyvan Esfarjani (from left), Intel senior vice president, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey stand at the Intel worksite in Chandler, Arizona, on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the largest private-sector investment in Arizona's history. The construction of two new computer chip factories is a $20 billion project that will bolster U.S. semiconductor leadership and help bring geographical balance to the global supply chain. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Intel Factory Manager Zivit Katz-Tsameret speaks Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the largest private-sector investment in Arizona's history. Katz-Tsameret was joined by Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger (second from left) and government and community leaders in Chandler, Arizona,for the event. The construction of two new computer chip factories is a $20 billion project that will bolster U.S. semiconductor leadership and help bring geographical balance to the global supply chain. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger sits on stage in Chandler, Arizona, on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the largest private-sector investment in Arizona's history. The construction of two new computer chip factories is a $20 billion project that will bolster U.S. semiconductor leadership and help bring geographical balance to the global supply chain. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Site Images
Construction equipment prepares the site for two new chip factories at Intel Corporation's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona, in September 2021. The site will be home to Intel Fab 52 and Fab 62. The project pricetag of $20 billion constitutes the largest private-sector investment in Arizona history. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Construction equipment prepares the site for two new chip factories at Intel Corporation's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona, in September 2021. The site will be home to Intel Fab 52 and Fab 62. The project pricetag of $20 billion constitutes the largest private-sector investment in Arizona history. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Construction equipment prepares the site for two new chip factories at Intel Corporation's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona, in September 2021. The site will be home to Intel Fab 52 and Fab 62. The project pricetag of $20 billion constitutes the largest private-sector investment in Arizona history. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
Construction equipment prepares the site for two new chip factories at Intel Corporation's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona, in September 2021. The site will be home to Intel Fab 52 and Fab 62. The project pricetag of $20 billion constitutes the largest private-sector investment in Arizona history. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
B-Roll Videos
Intel Fab Construction Arizona – July 2023 (B-Roll)
Drone video footage from July 2023 shows construction progress on the two new leading-edge chip factories being constructed in Chandler, Arizona, where Intel has been manufacturing for more than 40 years. In addition to providing capacity for Intel’s next-generation products, the new Intel factories will support growing demand for the company’s foundry business, Intel Foundry Services. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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Intel Fab Construction Milestone in Arizona (B-Roll)
Video footage from October 2022 shows the first roof truss being lifted into place for Intel’s Fab 52, one of two new leading-edge chip factories being constructed in Chandler, Arizona, where Intel has been manufacturing for more than 40 years. In addition to providing capacity for Intel’s next-generation products, the new Intel factories will support growing demand for the company’s foundry business, Intel Foundry Services. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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Intel’s Arizona Production, Construction and Water Reclamation (B-Roll)
B-roll video shows production, construction work and water reclamation at and around Intel’s Ocotillo manufacturing operations in Chandler, Arizona. It includes production and clean room facilities in Intel’s Fab 42, construction of Intel’s two new semiconductor factories and two water reclamation facilities that service the site’s factories. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
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