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Overview of intel Ireland
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- established a microchip manufacturing plant in leixlip, co. Kildare in 1989
- microchips are the core components of computers
- it’s intel’s largest outside the USA
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Inputs at intel ireland
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- electricity: powers the manufacturing processes
- water: purified water is needed for the processing of the microchip
- labour: highly skilled graduated in engineering and space
- capital: financial investment in technology and manufacturing upgrades
3
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Processes of intel Ireland
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- workers wear specialized clothing in cleanrooms to prevent contamination
- microchips are created on silicon wafers through a series of around 300 manufacturing steps.
- microchips are tested and packaged for international markets
4
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Outputs in intel Ireland
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- microchips on silicon wafers
- treated wastewater
- recycled waste
5
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Factors influencing intels location in leixlip
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- Resource materials
- Labour
- transport facilities
- services
- capital
6
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Resource materials
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- Intel is a light industry using light resource materials, including silicon wafers.
- silicon wafers are primarily imported by air through Dublin airport.
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Labour
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- high-tech manufacturing skills requires a skilled workforce
- intel located beside and employs graduates from universities in Dublin.
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Transport facilities
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- roads, rail, ports, and airports are crucial for transporting materials and finished products
- the M4 motorway is located near intel, providing access the the M50 and Dublin airport.
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Services
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- Factories need reliable services, including water, electricity, and telecommunications.
- Water is sourced from the River Liffey and purified.
- Electricity is supplied by Electric Ireland.
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Capital
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-Companies need capital to buy land, build factories, and invest in equipment.
- Intel is a profitable company that invests heavily in research and development.
- The Leixlip plant has been upgraded and expanded over the years.
