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Intel Corporation and Lens Technology announced a strategic collaboration to advance semiconductor packaging using glass substrates. The partnership aims to enhance performance, increase interconnect density, and improve power efficiency for future computing platforms, particularly in AI, data center, and specialized computing. Intel brings expertise in semiconductor architecture and advanced packaging, while Lens Technology contributes precision glass processing and large-scale manufacturing capabilities.

The companies will explore manufacturing processes to scale adoption of advanced packaging solutions. Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan emphasized the growing importance of advanced packaging in meeting AI system demands. Lens Technology’s founder and chairwoman June Chau highlighted the potential for combined expertise to accelerate innovation in next-generation computing and AI infrastructure.

Potential areas of future collaboration include components for AI PCs, high-reliability solutions for data center servers, and hardware platforms for AI robotics, industrial equipment, and edge computing. The partnership is expected to create high-tech jobs and expand advanced manufacturing capacity, including in Ireland.

Intel’s 18A-P process is now in risk production, featuring higher performance and enhanced thermal characteristics, with design rule compatibility with Intel 18A. The collaboration reflects broader industry efforts to address evolving computing needs through advanced packaging technologies.