Key facts
- Terafab aims for volume chip production by Q3 2028.
- A first test chip is targeted for May or June 2027.
- The venture plans to produce 1 terawatt of AI and robotics computing power annually.
- Intel has joined the Terafab project to help accelerate its goals.
The chip manufacturing joint venture between SpaceX and Tesla, named Terafab, is targeting volume production by the third quarter of 2028, according to Elon Musk. Musk acknowledged the ambitious nature of the timeline, noting that cutting-edge logic factories typically take over three years to build in the United States. He also expressed appreciation for suppliers like ASML in accelerating equipment deliveries. Musk stated that Terafab aims to have a first test chip functional by May or June of next year at its research facility in Austin. The project's goal is to produce 1 terawatt of computing power annually for AI and robotics. Intel has joined the Terafab project to assist in achieving these goals, and discussions about potential cooperation with TSMC have also occurred, though Terafab remains committed to operating the facility itself.