Intel unveils new processor powered by its 18A semiconductor tech 

Intel has unveiled its next-generation Intel Core Ultra processor, codenamed Panther Lake, marking a significant hardware upgrade powered by the company’s new 18A semiconductor process. This chip, the first built using the 18A technology, is expected to ship later in 2025 and is manufactured at Intel’s Fab 52 facility in Chandler, Arizona, which began operations in 2024. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan emphasized that this advancement signals a new era in computing, driven by breakthroughs in semiconductor technology, manufacturing, and packaging, aligning with his vision to revitalize Intel’s engineering culture and innovation. In addition to Panther Lake, Intel previewed its Xeon 6+ server processor, codenamed Clearwater Forest, also based on the 18A process, with a planned launch in the first half of 2026. This announcement represents Intel’s largest manufacturing milestone in years and highlights the strategic importance of domestic chip production. Intel’s press release underscored that the 18A