# Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says the company's external manufacturing business is gaining traction.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-18 · CNBC*

## Key points

- Intel's advanced 18A manufacturing process yield is now improving 7% to 8% per month.
- Intel expects to secure commitments from multiple foundry customers in the second half of 2025.
- Intel and Apple have reportedly reached a preliminary deal for Intel to produce some Apple chips.
- Intel's next-generation 14A process could debut alongside TSMC's leading technologies.

**Companies:** Intel, Apple, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Cadence Design Systems
**Countries:** United States, Taiwan

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