Intel has announced a significant €5 billion (approximately US$5.7 billion) investment in its Leixlip fab campus in Ireland, aimed at expanding its semiconductor production capacity. This expansion responds to the rising demand for Intel’s Xeon 6 processors and future devices, which are manufactured using Intel’s advanced 3nm process.
Established as Intel’s European base in 1989, the Leixlip site has evolved over the years, featuring multiple semiconductor fabs, with Fab 34 being the most advanced. This facility began producing chips on Intel’s 4nm process in 2023 and has since been upgraded to handle 3nm technology.
The investment also supports key infrastructure enhancements, such as an upgraded automated track system that integrates different campus modules for improved production efficiency. Since 1989, Intel has invested over €30 billion (around US$34.27 billion) in Ireland, and the Leixlip site currently employs about 4,900 individuals.
Naga Chandrasekaran, Intel’s executive vice president, emphasized that this investment not only boosts production of critical products like the Xeon 6 processors but also ensures Ireland remains a leading player in advanced manufacturing and solidifies its position in the global technology landscape.
