From point 6a: Struggles at Intel. Lasertec’s EUV mask inspection effort is Intel’s baby, which it sponsored with $300-500MM in advances >5 years ago as its “f

From point 6a: Struggles at Intel. Lasertec’s EUV mask inspection effort is Intel’s baby, which it sponsored with $300-500MM in advances >5 years ago as its “founding” customer after failing to convince KLA. Intel’s mask group is trying to save face and cover up that its investment has been a debacle, giving it supplier prizes for public PR while “blowing up” on Lasertec behind the scenes, according to multiple research sources Intel currently has issues with marketshare from amd and arm maybe they don't want to post that loss and setback for some targets? Edit: spelling