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Intel confirmed that initial production test runs for its most advanced silicon wafer, the 18A, are underway at its Arizona semiconductor plant.

Intel Corp. confirmed initial 18A wafer production test runs – its most advanced chip yet – are underway at its Arizona plant, a significant step for US semiconductor manufacturing.