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To stand a chance at competing globally, we need the power of all European chipmakers. Nexperia is the last manufacturer remaining in Europe to manufacture and invest in mature semiconductors needed in every electronic design. I recently had the pleasure to join my colleague and COO Achim Kempe for a discussion with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung covering how our chips power virtually every electronic design in the world, our Dutch roots and 100-year history in Hamburg. We’re a strong European asset, expanding and driving innovation. We're investing in silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) development, a technology crucial for a greener future. We need a more pragmatic approach. Nexperia will contribute to ensure Europe remains competitive in the global chip race. Read the full article (in German) - https://lnkd.in/eY9g_FY7 #SiC #GaN #Sustainabletech

The recent postponements of new #semiconductor fabs under EU funding schemes make it clear: a long-term #microelectronics strategy to meet our ambitions is urgently needed. In close cooperation between government and industry, as a pan-European approach. The effectiveness of this strategy should be measured in a time frame relevant to semiconductor companies. This means billion-euro investment cycles directed at least five to ten years into the future, no ad-hoc adaptations. The competitiveness of the European semiconductor industry is crucial for our tech sovereignty. I have shared some thoughts with the Handelsblatt: https://lnkd.in/dRHAKxP4 Strategy& PwC Handelsblatt Frank Bösenberg Dr. Andreas Stricker, LL.M. Jan Philipp Otter Raik Uhlmann Gisela Kramer Annabelle Kliesing Stanislav Huley Dr. Richard Weller Cedric Rohm Jens Niebuhr Marcus Gloger Steven Pattheeuws Joost Eyck Dr. Germar Schröder #semiconductor #microelectronics #magdeburg #eca #europe #germany

The chip industry in Europe is facing a mixed outlook with significant investments balanced against some setbacks. Notably, the delay of Intel's planned "megafab" in Magdeburg, Germany, has sparked debate among local and federal governments, as the project was a cornerstone of Germany's ambitious chip industry agenda. Government subsidies play a crucial role, with Germany planning to support Intel's project with 10 billion euros. However, Intel's financial challenges have led to postponements not only in Magdeburg but also in their projects in Poland and Italy. Meanwhile, other major players continue to advance their European investments: *TSMC, alongside Bosch, Infineon, and NXP, is building a new plant in Dresden with a significant government subsidy. *Infineon is expanding its Dresden operations with a historic five-billion-euro investment. *Wolfspeed is developing a power semiconductor facility in Saarland, albeit with potential delays. *Bosch is enhancing its chip production in Dresden and Reutlingen. *STMicro is investing in new factories in France and Sicily with substantial state support. In contrast, Intel is pushing forward aggressively in the US, with plans to invest up to 92 billion euros in Ohio and Arizona, supported by 18 billion euros in government aid. What are your thoughts on these developments and the strategic positioning of the chip industry in Europe versus the US? Share your insights and comments below! https://lnkd.in/eFsDxB3a

🔬 Pioneering Innovation in Dresden! 🚀 Today, Fraunhofer IIS, Fraunhofer IZM, and Fraunhofer ENAS have announced the establishment of the Chiplet Center of Excellence (CcoE) in Dresden. This new center will focus on pioneering 3D-stacked mixed circuit designs for the automotive industry, with plans to expand into other sectors. We're proud that Dresden continues to play a pivotal role in advancing semiconductor innovation, driving Europe forward in chiplet technology. Way to go, Andy Heinig! Thanks to Heiko Weckbrodt for providing an information piece with more background and insights. Full article 👇

https://lnkd.in/e2KWEHXK Warum die #Halbleiterindustrie ein entscheidender Wirtschaftsfaktor für #Deutschland und #Europa ist Why the semiconductor industry is a crucial economic factor for Germany and Europe?

👏🥳 TSMC Chip Factory Construction Begins In Dresden In The 2H Of 2024 Construction of the new TSMC chip factory in Dresden will begin in the second half of 2024. The semiconductor factory will process 40,000 wafers per month. It will use it to produce chips with structure sizes down to 12 nanometers for automotive and other industrial electronics. The Fab will employ around 2,000 people in Dresden. ESMC President Christian Koitzsch announced these new details about the large settlement in Saxony. #semiconductor #semiconductorindustry #tsmc #intel #samsung #imec #globalfoundries #smic #umc #innovation #ai #computerchips #machinelearning #broadcomm #transistor #cowos #skhynix #microntechnology #kioxia #nanya #toshiba #ymtc #yangtze #scaling #moore #manufacturing #production #fabrication #apple #nvidia #arm #amd #qualcomm #ibm #huawei #chip #chipdesign #chipmaker #memory #logic #cpu #processor #FEOL #BEOL #interconnects #dram #nand #3Dnand #nandflash #storage #asml #euv #lithography

🗞 "[...] a chip manufacturer that is currently on everyone's lips is #Nvidia. Are you actually benefiting from this?" 👉 Go behind the scenes with Infineon Technologies' CMO, Andreas Urschitz, as he shares his strategy for making the complex world of #semiconductors accessible to everyone. From simplifying the brand message to becoming the world champion in energy saving chips for #AI datacenters—check out this HORIZONT interview and get insights on how Infineon is driving #decarbonization🌿 and #digitalization📲.

📢 Global chip production is facing significant change! In recent years, geopolitical tensions, technological advances and supply chain issues have led to an increased discussion about relocating chip production. Countries and companies around the world are increasingly investing in building local production capacity to reduce dependence on a single country and increase security of supply. This development will permanently change the landscape of the semiconductor industry and offer new opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Several large chip factories have been built or are planned in Germany recently: 🆕 Dresden: TSMC, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, plans to build a factory in cooperation with Infineon Technologies. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2027. 🆕 Magdeburg: Intel Corporation plans to build a megafab here with an investment volume of around 30 billion euros. Preparations are to begin this year, although there have been delays. 🆕 Neubiberg near Munich: Infineon Technologies is expanding its existing plant at a record cost of five billion euros. The project is already underway and is scheduled for completion in 2026. 🆕 Ensdorf, Saarland: Wolfspeed is planning a factory for silicon carbide chips in cooperation with ZF. However, the start of construction has been postponed from 2023 to 2025 at the earliest. 🆕 Itzehoe: Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH is planning a new factory here that will also produce SiC chips. These projects are part of a broader #European initiative to strengthen chip manufacturing in Europe and double its global market share by 2030. However, some projects have been delayed due to permitting, environmental regulations, and other factors. 😪 Graphic: Statista

Mexico is on the brink of a revolution in the global semiconductor industry. With a market in full recovery and growth, the country has a unique opportunity to leverage its strategic location and other competitive advantages. But how can Mexico overcome challenges and position itself as a leader in this multi-billion-dollar sector? The interview with Manuel Nieblas from Deloitte reveals the keys to transforming this potential into reality and how Mexico could reshape the global technology landscape. What steps should it take to achieve stardom? Discover it here. Samsung Semiconductor, Lattice Semiconductor, Nordic Semiconductor, Semiconductor and Electronics | StatsMarketResearch, Semiconductor Climate Consortium, TSMC, uPI Semiconductor Corp., Union Semiconductor, US Nano Semiconductor Nanowire Technology, Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA).

Great article from Mr Heinz Arnold journalist from Markt&Technik and elektroniknet.de featuring Debbie Claire Sanchez about the recent entrance of large SC Wafer Foundries like TSMC in the Fan-Out-Panel-Level-Packaging (#FOPLP) arena. Interesting reading!