Silicon Saxony calls for focus on European products for AI
The EU wants to become a global leader in artificial intelligence. The Saxon semiconductor network warns that European manufacturers should not be overlooked.
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Kretschmer proposes moratorium on bureaucracy
Infineon's billion-euro investment in Dresden is on schedule and within the planned budget. For Saxony's head of government Michael Kretschmer, this is an example of what is possible in Germany.
Construction of the Infineon factory in Dresden on schedule
Semiconductor manufacturer Infineon is building a new factory in Dresden and plans to create around 1,000 new jobs. However, expected customs duties and the strong weakening of the dollar are weighing on the company.
Jenoptik opens plant in Dresden
The technology group celebrates the opening of its new plant in Dresden with a light show. Minister President Michael Kretschmer sees the new plant as evidence of a flourishing landscape in the east.
Wage increase for 2,800 Globalfoundries employees
After tough talks, an agreement has been reached: Globalfoundries in Dresden will pay higher wages from July - and open up the collective agreement to other employees.
Semiconductor industry association sees growth in Silicon Saxony
The region around Dresden is considered the heart of the European semiconductor industry. Large corporations also invest here. But it shares a problem with other sectors.
Saxony in Japan - First joint appearance at Semicon
Saxony supports companies in their presentations at trade fairs at home and abroad. Companies from the Free State are regularly represented at Semicon - now also with a joint stand.
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.
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.
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.
"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.