By Elias Schisgall

Intel and Cadence Design Systems are expanding their partnership to work on improving Intel's next generation of process technologies.

Cadence, a maker of chip design software, and Intel Foundry will collaborate on "Design Technology Co-Optimization" in a multi-year agreement beginning with Intel's upcoming 14A semiconductor manufacturing process, the companies said Monday.

"By combining Intel's process and packaging with Cadence's AI-driven design tools, we are enabling deeper co-optimization, strengthening our ability to deliver on customers' needs, and showcasing the ability of both companies to drive innovation at scale," Intel Foundry General Manager Naga Chandrasekaran said.

Write to Elias Schisgall at elias.schisgall@wsj.com

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By Elias Schisgall

Intel and Cadence Design Systems are expanding their partnership to work on improving Intel's next generation of process technologies.

Cadence, a maker of chip design software, and Intel Foundry will collaborate on "Design Technology Co-Optimization" in a multi-year agreement beginning with Intel's upcoming 14A semiconductor manufacturing process, the companies said Monday.

"By combining Intel's process and packaging with Cadence's AI-driven design tools, we are enabling deeper co-optimization, strengthening our ability to deliver on customers' needs, and showcasing the ability of both companies to drive innovation at scale," Intel Foundry General Manager Naga Chandrasekaran said.

Intel Chief Executive Officer, Lip-Bu Tan, is the former CEO of Cadence. He was named Intel CEO last year.

Write to Elias Schisgall at elias.schisgall@wsj.com

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June 08, 2026 16:57 ET (20:57 GMT)

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