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Intel is eyeing to regain its manufacturing lead, particularly advanced process manufacturing. Intel's capex for 2021 will be a nearly 10-year high for the company, despite being significantly lower than TSMC's. Intel has disclosed plans to spend as much as US$20 billion to build new fabs and expand its foundry services. According to its new IDM model, Intel has plans for significant manufacturing expansions; becoming a major provider of foundry capacity in the US and Europe to serve customers globally; and the expansion of its use of external foundries for some products. Also as part of its enhanced foundry services,...
