Hitachi, Ltd. and Intel Corporation have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing physical AI, advanced computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure across various industries, including manufacturing, energy, and mobility.
The partnership will leverage Hitachi’s expertise in information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) alongside Intel’s advanced computing capabilities and silicon-based platforms. The goal is to develop next-generation computing capabilities and industry solutions that enhance operational efficiency and build more intelligent, resilient infrastructure systems.
The companies plan to focus on five strategic pillars: foundry tools, quantum computing, energy optimization, custom silicon and edge-AI applications, and factory automation. In the realm of foundry tools, Hitachi will utilize high-precision data from its metrology systems and electron microscopes on the ExTOPE platform to enable predictive diagnostics and maintenance optimization in semiconductor manufacturing.
For quantum computing, the collaboration aims to strengthen co-development between Hitachi and Intel's R&D teams, accelerating advancements in quantum technologies. The partnership will also focus on energy optimization, with Hitachi deploying its HMAX Energy within Intel's facilities to manage core power equipment, while Intel plans to supply high-voltage silicon chips to enhance Hitachi’s power systems.
Additionally, the companies are exploring opportunities in custom silicon, edge-AI applications, and factory automation, leveraging their respective cutting-edge technologies. This collaboration builds on over 40 years of trust between the two companies.
Hitachi President & CEO Toshiaki Tokunaga expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting its potential to accelerate AI transformation across industries supporting social infrastructure. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan highlighted the transformative potential of physical AI in industrial applications, emphasizing the unique positioning of the partnership to capture opportunities at an industrial scale.
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