Shares of electronic design automation Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) found themselves back in the spotlight on June 8 after the company announced an expanded partnership with Intel (INTW) Foundry that could help shape the next generation of chip technology. The new multi-year collaboration centers on Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) for Intel’s upcoming process nodes, beginning with Intel 14A, and brings together Cadence’s agentic AI-powered EDA and Design IP solutions with Intel’s advanced manufacturing expertise.
The partnership is focused on optimizing tools, design flows, and methodologies to deliver industry-leading performance, power, and area (PPA) improvements. As part of the effort, Cadence and Intel will work closely to refine Intel 14A and deliver production-ready process design kits (PDKs). The collaboration will also tap into Cadence’s agentic AI-driven workflows and core product portfolio to accelerate time-to-market while reducing design complexity and risk.
