NXP reportedly to close four 8-inch fabs in shift toward 12-inch production June 11, 2025 NXP Semiconductors is reportedly planning to shut down four of its 8-inch (200mm) wafer fabrication plants – one in the Netherlands and three in the United States — as part of a strategic transition to 12-inch (300mm) wafer production.
RAFI ELTEC supplies key technology for TU Dresden’s new supercomputer May 23, 2025 RAFI ELTEC GmbH, based in Überlingen, has played a crucial role in the development of one of Europe’s most advanced neuromorphic computing systems. The “SpiNNcloud” supercomputer, developed at TU Dresden under the direction of Professor Christian Mayr, is now officially operational. As a key industrial partner, RAFI ELTEC was responsible for producing highly complex, customized circuit boards based on the innovative SpiNNaker2 chip.
Germany greenlights €1B in support for Infineon's massive Dresden fab May 08, 2025 Infineon Technologies has secured final approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs for public funding to support its EUR 5 billion investment in a new semiconductor manufacturing fab in Dresden (Smart Power Fab).
Jenoptik opens the doors to its new fab in Dresden May 07, 2025 After around two and a half years of construction, Jenoptik has completed its largest single investment in recent history and officially inaugurated its new fab in Dresden, Germany.
NCAB acquires Germany's B&B Leiterplattenservice April 23, 2025 NCAB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of B&B Leiterplattenservice GmbH (B&B) headquartered in Mittweida, west of Dresden.
Gradiant secures 2nd semiconductor water treatment project in Dresden March 14, 2025 The Boston-headquartered water and wastewater treatment company Gradiant also announced the full integration of H+E into the Gradiant brand.
Infineon secures EU Chips Act funding for smart power fab in Dresden February 20, 2025 Infineon Technologies has secured European Commission approval for funding under the EU Chips Act. This investment will advance its Smart Power Fab in Dresden, strengthening Europe's semiconductor industry.
Chipmetrics set up Dresden-based subsidiary January 23, 2025 Chipmetrics has officially launched its new Dresden-based German subsidiary, Chipmetrics GmbH. Originally hailing from Joensuu in Finland, 2025 is set to be an important year for the company as it aims to aggressively scale both sales and marketing of its 3D semiconductor metrology products.
Zeiss opens semiconductor applications lab in Dresden October 10, 2024 Zeiss has recently opened the Zeiss Microscopy semiconductor applications lab in Dresden, a new facility dedicated to addressing physical analysis challenges and pushing the limits of nanoscale analysis with the Zeiss Crossbeam focused ion beam-scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM).
Taiwan and Czechia plan to build EU semiconductor cluster September 02, 2024 Taiwan’s National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu said as TSMC builds an advanced wafer fab in Dresden, Germany, it needs a comprehensive supply chain in Europe.
TSMC gets $1.96 billion subsidy boost from Japan and China August 26, 2024 These funds are mainly for real estate, equipment and plant purchases, and to offset building and operational costs.
ESMC officially breaks ground on Dresden fab August 20, 2024 Ground has been broken and the land preparation for ESMC's first semiconductor fab in Dresden, Germany has officially started.
EU approves €5 billion subsidy to support TSMC's German fab August 20, 2024 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a EUR 5 billion German measure to support European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) in the construction and operation of a microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden.
Construction at TSMC's Dresden plant could be weeks away July 30, 2024 Work at TSMC's German facility has been delayed many times, but new reports suggest it is almost ready to break ground.
EV Group and Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID expand partnership June 18, 2024 Wafer bonding and lithography equipment supplier EV Group (EVG) has entered into a strategic partnership with Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID (All Silicon System Integration Dresden), to develop and optimise alternative bonding and debonding technologies for advanced CMOS and heterogeneous integration applications, including quantum computing.
Green light for the final phase of Infineon's smart power fab June 04, 2024 Infineon Technologies is on schedule with the construction of the Smart Power Fab in Dresden and is initiating the final construction phase.
TSMC to start construction of European plant this year May 22, 2024 TSMC is reportedly planning to start construction of its first European manufacturing facility during the fourth quarter of 2024.
TSMC on track to mass produce 3nm chips this year May 17, 2024 The world's biggest chip maker, TSMC, it set to make 3mn chips in the second half of 2024 following successful testing of its N3E process.
Fraunhofer to expand its collaboration with South Korea April 30, 2024 Working together to expedite technological innovations in the fields of battery cell and semiconductor technology. That is the aim of an international collaboration program funded by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).
Quanta Computer to build production facility in Germany April 17, 2024 Taiwanese Quanta Computer has signed a deal with CTP, a European developer and manager of industrial properties, for a high-tech 22,500 square metre production facility at CTPark Jülich in the Brainergy Park Jülich in northwest Germany.
Moov launches EU expansion March 13, 2024 Moov, a company operating a marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has hired Eric Tribolet as Director of European Sales, to help the company expand its presence in European markets.
Taiwanese firms target Czech Republic for chip production February 02, 2024 Business groups from Taiwan and the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore semiconductor manufacturing in the region.
SCIO Automation completes takeover of Fabmatics January 26, 2024 Germany's SCIO Automation has boosted its clean room offering with the acquisition of intralogistics specialist Fabmatics.
TSMC pushes back opening of Arizona plant for a second time January 19, 2024 Taiwanese chip maker TSMC says a shortage of specialist workers has forced it to delay the opening of its second factory in Arizona from 2025 to 2027 or 2028.
Amkor and GlobalFoundries kickstart European partnership January 16, 2024 Amkor Technology and GlobalFoundries have officially kicked off their strategic partnership in Europe with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Amkor's Porto, Portugal, facility today January 16, 2024.
Jenoptik invest in high-tech equipment for Dresden fab January 11, 2024 Jenoptik says that it is investing a low double-digit million-euro amount in a new electron-beam lithography system for the high-tech fab currently under construction in Dresden.
Christian Koitzsch to head TSMC's European operation January 05, 2024 Christian Koitzsch has left Bosch to become the president of TSMC's under-construction subsidiary in Dresden, Germany.
X-FAB acquires M-MOS January 02, 2024 X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE announces the acquisition of M-MOS Semiconductor Hong Kong Limited, a fabless company focused on the development of MOSFET technologies.
Infineon CEO Jochen Hanebeck becomes new ESIA President December 11, 2023 Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon Technologies, was named the new ESIA President for a two-year mandate at the General Assembly of the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA). Hanebeck is succeeding NXP Semiconductors’ President and CEO Kurt Sievers.
German court ruling 'could cost Intel billions' November 24, 2023 A decision to cancel German government funding of climate-related projects is threatening Intel's plans to build manufacturing plants in Saxony-Anhalt.
Germany clears Bosch, Infineon and NXP stakes in TSMC fab November 07, 2023 The German cartel office (the Bundeskartellamt) has cleared plans by Bosch, Infineon and NXP to each acquire 10% of the shares in European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a company established by TSMC.
TSMC’s global expansion is on track October 25, 2023 During its 3Q23 earning call, semiconductor behemoth TSMC provided some updates on its global expansion. The company's new fab in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, is on track to commence production in the first half of 2025