Intel, the future of chips in the US

With more than fifty-two billion dollars allocated from public funds in the United States of America through leading companies such as Intelimplementation of an economic-industrial strategy; To consolidate its position as a leading global semiconductor manufacturer.

The stakes are high. However, leadership in the microchip technology sector will allow Washington to counter Beijing’s growth; In one of the most strategic sectors for the coming decades.

President Joe Biden’s remarks made last summer on the sidelines of the signing of the Chip Act; They leave no doubt about the political line adopted by the White House.

“Companies see what I see, the future of the chip industry will be American.”

In an international geopolitical context, characterized by strong competition between the United States and China, as Beijing has abundant resources, in terms of raw materials and rare earths, necessary for the production of semiconductors; For Washington, it is necessary to assert its superiority.

Intel, the California multinational corporation founded in 1968 in Santa Clara, after choosing not to produce semiconductors after about fifteen years, is presenting an industrial development plan to restart production.

In the crosshairs of the United States and Intel, there is not only the goal of confronting the technological expansion of the Dragon; But also the desire to create a new business model.

The goal is to adopt a relatively shorter supply chain, compared to the standards of previous decades and typical of globalization, with less room to rely on imports of Asian products.

Intel, the future of semiconductors in the USA:

The California tech giant decided, about fifteen years ago, to abandon semiconductor production, concentrating on the production of chips and integrated circuits; Leave room for Asian companies.

For Asia and especially for China, with large reserves of raw materials and rare earths, a period of vigorous industrial development has begun; In one sector that is technically destined to become more strategic.

With a manufacturing device that features relatively low labor costs, Dragon quickly demonstrated its competitive edge in semiconductor processing.

For Intel, one of the major US industries active in the semiconductor sector, it is imperative to develop an industrial strategy; To make the United States a leader in chip technology.

With the economic support of the Chip Act, which will allow ample economic resources, Intel intends to regain control of semiconductor production in the coming decades.

Among the goals of the California giant, shared by the political line adopted by the White House to confirm the leadership of the United States of America in such a strategic sector, is the desire to establish a large research and production network; Whether in the United States or beyond the borders of the stars and stripes.

In what promises to be the global challenge of the chip world; For the United States of America, with leading companies in this sector such as Intel, to gain global leadership, technological and industrial alliances with countries such as Europe and Japan will be fundamental, but also decisive.

Intel investments in Europe:

With energy policies adopted by Brussels, for decarbonization and climate neutrality to be achieved by 2050 as set by the Green New Deal, the Old Continent is one of the most booming markets for chips in the coming decades.

Europe, with a highly developed industrial apparatus, albeit with limited resources in terms of raw materials and rare earths needed for the production of semiconductors; It is a major partner of the United States of America.

With an investment plan of eighty billion dollars, the California giant Intel Corporation launched an investment plan for the next ten years in the old continent.

The aim will be to establish an efficient research and production chain in Europe; With the experience of European companies.

In Poland, with an investment of 4.5 billion, Intel intends to build a production site for semiconductor processing and assembly.

The center, which will employ around 2,000 people, will be strategic for manufacturing core chips for the European technology industry.

To strengthen its presence in Europe, Intel is also planning investments in Germany.

By building two factories one hundred and fifty kilometers from Berlin and with the support of ten billion in public funds earmarked by the German government, the California giant is launching one of the most important industrial partnerships to solidify its presence in Europe.

Intel in Italy, also possible investments in the beautiful country:

Intel’s investments in Europe, to strengthen its presence in the old continent, may also affect Italy.

In Vegacio, a municipality in the Veneto region in the province of Verona, with a potential investment by the California giant, equal to 4.5 billion euros, the first European gigafactory could be built.

The industrial plan will create about five thousand job opportunities. In one of the most strategic technology sectors for the coming decades.

The potential European Silicon Valley project, branded Made in Italy, is part of Intel’s European development plan; To consolidate its position as a leading global semiconductor manufacturer.

The Veneto plant, designed by technical generation solutions, can be used to develop new technologies; Making Italy a research and production center is of fundamental importance.

Gianni Troini