Intel has partnered with Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) to establish the first chip manufacturing R&D center in Japan equipped with Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology. EUV technology is suitable for manufacturing chips at 5nm and below, providing Japanese chip designers with the opportunity to collaborate with AIST and Intel to leverage the latest process technologies and enhance their global competitiveness. The construction of this center is expected to take three to five years, with a total investment of several hundred million dollars, and will serve as a resource for semiconductor manufacturers and materials companies, charging fees. This collaboration will not only help