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Intel, once the heavyweight champion in chip manufacturing, has struggled to keep pace with the rapid innovations driven by TSMC and has had to adapt its business model. Its investments in expanding manufacturing capabilities across various global sites, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, reflect a shift back toward its manufacturing roots amidst a competitive landscape.
Intel’s ambitious plans include capturing a share of the foundry business, a market that has largely been dominated by TSMC and Samsung. Despite their attempts to regain lost ground, the recent delays in new technology production raise skepticism about their ability to reclaim dominance.