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Intel and AWS Expand Strategic Collaboration, Helping Advance U.S.-Based Chip Manufacturing
September 16, 2024 – Intel Corp. and Amazon Web Services. Inc., an Amazon.com company, today announced a co-investment in custom chip designs under a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar framework covering product and wafers from Intel. This is a significant expansion of the two companies’ longstanding strategic collaboration to help customers power virtually any workload and accelerate the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
“This expansion of our longtime relationship with AWS reflects the strength of our process technology and delivers differentiated solutions for customer workloads,” said Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO. “Intel’s chip design and manufacturing capabilities, combined with the comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, AI and machine learning services of AWS, will unleash innovation across our shared ecosystem and support the growth of both businesses, as well as a sustainable domestic AI supply chain.”
With this expanded collaboration, Intel and AWS underscore their commitments to accelerating U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing and creating a vibrant AI ecosystem in Ohio. Intel continues to be committed to the New Albany area and its plans to build leading edge semiconductor manufacturing.
Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Husted, ODNR, and Intel Announce New H2Ohio Partnership
April 25, 2024 – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), and Intel announced today a new H2Ohio partnership to protect and improve water quality in the Licking Watershed.
“Water means business here in Ohio, and we are excited about partnering with Intel on an H2Ohio project that aligns with a mission we are both dedicated to – protecting our water,” said Governor DeWine. “I appreciate that Intel cares as much as we do about the quality of Ohio’s water.”
“One of the reasons that Intel chose Ohio was because we are a water-rich state due to our abundant water resources, including rivers, lakes, reservoirs and groundwater,” said Lt. Governor Jon Husted. “It’s important that we protect these resources, and today’s announcement will further that mission thanks to our partnership with Intel.”
Intel brings "Big Bird" cranes to its Ohio One construction site
The big red cranes at Intel’s construction are getting some company — even bigger cranes that Intel is calling the “Big Birds” because of their bright yellow color.
These two Big Birds, called LR 11350 crawler cranes, are almost built and ready for work. They will be used primarily to lift and place the 24’ x 24’ concrete floor pieces for the fabs. These types of cranes have a maximum radius of 538 feet (about the length of 1½ football fields), a load capacity of 3 million pounds and a maximum hoist height of 722 feet (taller than two Statues of Liberty). Because of the cranes’ height, Intel must get approval from the Federal Aviation Administration before using them.
These two cranes will be followed later this year and early next year with more large crawler cranes, which will lift the trusses to the top of the fab, and additional precast cranes.
A Public Safety Message
As construction-related traffic increases in New Albany, our officers remain committed to the safety of our residents, visitors, and those working in this community. The New Albany Police Department has enhanced officer traffic enforcement in the New Albany International Business Park to address community concerns. We expect to continue to monitor traffic and enforce laws in the area as the construction activity continues.
We thank residents in the area for their cooperation in maintaining a safe environment. We ask that they continue to be patient, to expect occasional traffic delays, and to keep up with the frequent changes in traffic patterns and work zones. It is also more important than ever for motorists to have their full attention on the task of driving, particularly in construction zones. Construction workers near the road on foot and driving equipment are especially vulnerable in the event of an accident. Please obey the speed limit and follow the direction of traffic advisory signage.
We are proud to serve this community and will continue to take a proactive approach to ensuring the safety of all those who live, work, and play in New Albany.
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