Millions in funding for new semiconductor test center
The heart of the European semiconductor industry beats in Saxony. Now a new test center for semiconductor components is also being built here. It is intended to close a gap.
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Millions in funding for new semiconductor test center
The heart of the European semiconductor industry beats in Saxony. Now a new test center for semiconductor components is also being built here. It is intended to close a gap.
Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC: Construction in Dresden on schedule
The chip company Intel is postponing the construction of a plant in Magdeburg. This has no significance for the establishment of TSMC in Dresden.
Taiwanese suppliers to follow semiconductor group TSMC
Taiwan is a key country in the semiconductor industry. The industry giant TSMC wants to set up operations abroad. Taiwan's government wants others to benefit from this as well.
Saxony plans microelectronics training cluster with 1,000 places
Saxony is facing considerable investment in the semiconductor industry. The demand for skilled workers will be high. The Free State wants to be prepared for this.
TSMC starts construction of first chip factory in Europe
A year ago, the Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC announced the construction of a plant in Dresden. Now the ground-breaking ceremony has taken place in the north of the city, where other industry giants are also based.
European Commission approves 5 billion euros in German aid for microchip factory in Dresden
The EU gives the green light for the major project in Dresden and approves German aid for the construction of the semiconductor factory. Federal Economics Minister Habeck also promises speed from Germany.
TSMC plans semiconductor factory in Dresden: Chancellor Scholz symbolically breaks ground
Ground-breaking ceremonies are popular appointments for politicians. But when a spade is dug into the ground in Dresden, it really is something special. The world's largest chip manufacturer is coming to Europe.
Construction of a new chip factory started in Dresden
A year ago, the Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC announced the construction of a plant in Dresden. Now the ground-breaking ceremony is taking place in the north of Dresden, where other major players in the industry are also based.
New plant aims to strengthen Europe's chip expertise in the long term
Dresden is one of the most important international locations for the semiconductor industry. Now industry giant TSMC is coming from Taiwan for a joint venture with other companies. Hopes are high.
TSMC settles in Dresden - surrounding area wants to seize opportunities
The Taiwanese manufacturer TSMC plans to produce microchips in Dresden from 2027. The plan is to create 2000 jobs. This also offers opportunities for the surrounding regions.
Saxony's high-tech sector grew strongly in 2023
The number of employees in Saxony's high-tech sector grew strongly last year. The number of employees in the microelectronics and ICT sector increased by 6.4 percent to 81,000, announced Frank Bösenberg, Managing Director of the Silicon Saxony industry network, on Tuesday. "We are sticking to our fo ..
Factory expansion: Infineon initiates final construction phase
A milestone has been reached on the way to Europe's largest chip factory. Having received the final building permit, Infineon can now erect the building for the "Smart Power Fab".
European semiconductor regions want to cooperate more
31 regions in Europe have formed an alliance to strengthen the microchip industry. Minister President Kretschmer sees problems with international competitiveness.
TSMC relocation to Dresden: huge opportunity for regional development
Regional Development Minister Thomas Schmidt sees the establishment of the Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC as a huge opportunity for the greater Dresden area and the entire Free State.
Vitesco earns more before merger with Schaeffler
The automotive supplier Vitesco has earned significantly more in its day-to-day business. For the year as a whole, the Regensburg-based company achieved earnings before interest and taxes of 341.1 million euros, adjusted for special effects, as announced on Friday. This was a good half more than in ..
Head of the State Chancellery travels to Taiwan with a delegation
Saxony sees the planned relocation of Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC to Dresden on schedule. "We are making very good progress with TSMC's relocation process in Dresden," explained State Chancellery Leader Oliver Schenk (CDU) in Dresden on Tuesday. The new plant will further strengthen Saxony's po ..
Smart textiles not yet a mass market
According to experts, smart textiles are not yet a mass market application. The automotive industry and medicine are currently driving growth.
Taiwan and Saxony launch joint talent exchange program
Saxony and Taiwan launch exchange program for talent in the semiconductor industry
Jenoptik buys equipment for new plant in Dresden
The Thuringian technology group Jenoptik is buying equipment for its new plant in Dresden from a manufacturer in Jena.
Saxony presents itself at the CES electronics trade fair in Las Vegas
Saxony is exhibiting at the CES electronics trade fair in Las Vegas and presenting itself as a high-tech location. A trip to Silicon Valley is then planned to establish business contacts.
"Silicon Saxony": High-tech sector in Saxony optimistic for 2024
Investments at Infineon and Globalfoundries, a new building at technology group Jenoptik and the planned relocation of TSMC as a major project: "Silicon Saxony" is growing and Saxony's high-tech industry is optimistic about 2024.
Technisat counts on growth through DAB+ and sees potential in disaster alerting
Electronics manufacturer Technisat, which produces radios in Schöneck in the Vogtland region, is building on further growth through digital reception via DAB+. Since the introduction of this broadcasting standard, around 16 million devices have been sold in Germany, Managing Director Stefan Kön told the German Press Agency. And in future, these radios could also play an important role in alerting the population in the event of a disaster.
Budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court and implications for eastern Germany
According to Michael Kellner (Greens), Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economics, the budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court has a particularly negative impact on eastern Germany.
TSMC investment brings pull for further new settlements
Economy Minister Martin Dulig (SPD) hopes the billion-euro investment by chip company TSMC in Dresden will attract more imitators. "This will mean a pull effect for further new settlements and the influx of highly qualified specialists," he said after visiting TSMC's headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan, ..
Country heads demand more speed from EU Commission in funding projects for future technologies
Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU) and Baden-Württemberg's Head of Government Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) are demanding accelerated funding projects and less effort from the EU Commission.
Bitkom considers skilled worker offensive for chip factories in Germany necessary
In the view of the Bitkom association, the planned new chip factories in Germany will require not only government financial aid but also a skilled worker offensive. "If we support the new chip factories with billions of euros of taxpayers' money, then we also need financial resources for the trainin ..
Electronics group Siltronic with expansion building in Freiberg
Silicon wafer manufacturer Siltronic is modernizing its production in Freiberg and has put an extension building into operation for this purpose. Several hundred million euros have reportedly been invested in the so-called crystal pulling hall. The company did not get more specific at the opening on ..
Initiative of Saxony: EU semiconductor regions form alliance
European regions with semiconductor industries will form an alliance in the future. On the initiative of Saxony, the alliance was forged in Brussels on Thursday. Participating are 27 regions from twelve EU member states. "Microelectronics means digital sovereignty. Anyone who does not have this comp ..
Decision made: TSMC comes to Dresden and creates 2000 new jobs
The establishment of TSMC in Dresden strengthens Saxony's reputation as a European center of semiconductor high technology and attracts further international companies.
TSMC Dresden: Taiwanese chip company plans plant with billion-euro funding
Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC is close to a decision to locate in Dresden to produce chips for the automotive industry.
Chip manufacturer TSMC sees problems for new Dresden plant
The world's largest semiconductor maker TSMC is facing problems for its plans to build a new plant in Dresden, Germany. At a shareholders' meeting Tuesday, TSMC Chairman of the Board Mark Liu said negotiations with the German side were ongoing.The Taiwanese chipmaker has concerns about certain issue ..
Dulig welcomes EU chip act: "Extremely important for Saxony".
Chip shortages are causing headaches in many companies. The high-tech products are in short supply. That's why billions are to be mobilized for their production in the EU. Saxony could also benefit from the support provided by the chip law.