# The Terafab Initiative, a chip manufacturing facility located in Texas, is designed to create processors for Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-08 · Forbes*

## Key points

- The Terafab Initiative is a new Texas chip plant jointly serving Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI.
- Terafab will use Intel's advanced 14A process node, making Intel its main manufacturing partner.
- Musk states existing semiconductor production meets only 2% of his companies' future computing needs.
- Applied Materials and Lam Research will supply specialized equipment vital for Terafab's advanced chip goals.

**Companies:** Tesla, SpaceX, Intel, TSMC, Applied Materials, Lam Research
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2026/05/08/why-intel-is-the-secret-winner-of-the-elon-musk-terafab-buildout/)

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