GTAI can advise you on all aspects relating to the country’s semiconductor industry, including investment and partnership opportunities, and can put you in touch with partners and stakeholders.

Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) is the economic development agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. With more than 60 offices worldwide, GTAI supports German companies setting up in foreign markets, promotes Germany as a business location, and assists foreign companies setting up in Germany. Furthermore, GTAI promotes regions in structural change, including those affected by coal phase-out.

Join our Networking Event organized by GTAI and IMG Saxony-Anhalt that is part of the program for the internationalization of regions in structural change (ISW-Program) funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

Tuesday, July 9, 3 - 5pm PDT, Moscone Center South, Booth 944
 

The semiconductor industry in Germany is undergoing a significant transformation, with substantial investments from leading global companies. Germany's strategic approach to bolstering its semiconductor sector includes attracting heavy investments from major firms like Intel, TSMC, and Wolfspeed. This networking event will be a unique opportunity to facilitate international cooperation and build valuable connections in the semiconductor industry. By bringing together industry experts from the US and Germany, it will offer ample networking opportunities, promoting the development of sustainable and collaborative initiatives between the US West Coast and Germany.

Contact

Director Investor Consulting USA:

Claus Habermeier Claus.Habermeier  gtai.deTel. +1 165 07991145

Senior Manager Investor Consulting Germany: 

Jerome Hull Jerome.Hull  gtai.deTel. +49 151 17150019

More Information: www.gtai.com/invest 

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On the back of a €33 billion investment from Intel and plans to create a supra-regional ‘High-Tech Park’, the state of Saxony-Anhalt is becoming a leading hub for the semicoductor and other innovative tech industries.

The Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt is the economic development agency of the German federal state of Saxony-Anhalt. On behalf of Saxony-Anhalt’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry, IMG Saxony-Anhalt is marketing the state as a science and business location. It is also responsible for promoting Saxony-Anhalt as a tourism destination at home and abroad.

INTEL® INVESTS IN MAGDEBURG

The semiconductor manufacturer and industry giant Intel announced its decision to locate in Magdeburg in March 2022. The city thus prevailed against several European competitors. Intel initially wants to build two chip factories in Magdeburg. With an investment of more than 33 billion euros, it is the largest foreign direct investment ever made in Germany. Parallel to the Intel settlement, a new supra-regional industrial and commercial area - the High-Tech Park - is being created in the south-west of Magdeburg on a total area of 1,100 hectares, where other companies from the semiconductor industry and other high-tech sectors and their suppliers are to settle.

Join our Networking Event organized by GTAI and IMG Saxony-Anhalt that is part of the program for the internationalization of regions in structural change (ISW-Program) funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

Tuesday, July 9, 3 - 5pm PDT, Moscone Center South, Booth 944

Contact 

Head of Investment Services:

Dorrit Zischkale Dorrit.Zischkale  img-sachsen-anhalt.de Tel. +49 151 526 264 64

More Information: 

www.invest-in-saxony-anhalt.com

Saxony is home to five major semiconductor fabs, while one third of all chips in Europe come from the region, putting ‘Silicon Saxony’ at the heart of Europe’s semiconductor industry.

The Saxony stand will have 9 exhibitors:

1. AP&S International GmbH / AP&S US Inc.

   AP&S has had a location in the USA since 2024 - AP&S US Inc. With Dragan Cekic, the company has hired its first employee in the area of business development and is now expanding its local workforce. Tobias Bausch is CEO of the company and remains CMO&CTO at the headquarters in Donaueschingen (Germany). For over 20 years, AP&S is supplying high-performance wet process equipment for the surface treatment of wafers to the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers

   The highlighted wet process tools:

   Vulcanio

   The high-throughput electroless wet bench for under-bump metallization (UBM) with nickel, palladium and gold.

   NexAStep

   The new, fully automatic, high-throughput line offers maximum automation and highest productivity.

   GigaStep

   Semi-automatic, modular and compact wet bench with all necessary process steps for wafers up to 300 mm.

   CleanStep CB II and CBIII + CleanSurf

   Efficient cleaning systems for all common carrier types, boxes, SMIF pods and FOUPs.

   SpinStep Flexline

   The modular system SpinStep Flexline was specially developed for the flexible combination of different processes such as etching, cleaning, developing and lift-off.

   Contact

   Vice President Business Development: 

   Dragan Cekic dragan.cekic  ap-s.deTel. +1 609 917-8846

   More Information: Wet process equipment for the semiconductor industry - wet chemistry (ap-s.de) AP&S International GmbH: Ihr Unternehmen | LinkedIn
   
   
    

2. Drees & Sommer SE

   Drees & Sommer your No.1 engineering partner for Advanced Facilities and Wafer Fabs.
   With our combined expertise and extensive experience in cutting edge Wafer Fab projects and Semiconductor Fabs for the Advanced Technology Sector, Drees & Sommer, alongside our valued partners – Unit 4 (part of Drees & Sommer), CRC – Clean Room Consulting and Industry Consulting Strobl – holds a prominent position in the engineering sector. From initial consulting and site selection to comprehensive layout planning, design, permitting, implementation, commissioning, project management and construction management,  our integrated approach ensures seamless support throughout every stage of your project. As your one-stop solution provider, we deliver a wide suite of services under one roof, setting the standard for EXCELLENCE IN FAB DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.

   Contact

   Alexander Braun alexander.braun  dreso.comTel. +49 172 7696234

   More Information: Semiconductor Factory (dreso.com)
   
   
    

3. Fabmatics GmbH

   At SEMICON West 2024 Fabmatics will present its newest and innovative automated guided vehicles (AGV) – the HERO Scout.

   Fabmatics specializes in the development and implementation of innovative automation solutions for semiconductor fabs, focusing on automated material handling systems (AMHS) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for cleanroom environments. The company is based in Dresden, Germany – the center of the European microelectronics industry - and provides solutions to optimize material flows and increase efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing facilities.  

   Fabmatics has the unique competence to offer complex automation, robotics and handling systems for the use under cleanroom conditions, from hardware and software, from consulting and development to production and installation to after sales service – all from a single source.

   As an experienced specialist the company has been successfully implementing customer-specific automation projects in the semiconductor industry for more than 30 years.  Including its subsidiary Fabmatics USA Inc. in Utica (New York), Fabmatics is world-wide active and employs at present approximately 300 employees.

   Contact

   VP Sales & Business Development: 

   Jan Klinger jan.klinger  fabmatics.comTel. +49 351 65237210

   More Information: https://www.fabmatics.com/news/semicon-west-2024 www.fabmatics.com
   
   
    

4. Saxony-Anhalt Pavilion (Organized by: Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt)

   The US chip manufacturer and industry giant Intel® is investing in the construction of two state-of-the-art semiconductor factories in Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt. With an investment of 33 billion euros, this is the largest foreign direct investment ever made in Germany.

   In addition to the Intel site®, the high-tech park is being built on a total area of 1,100 hectares (gross). This will create a supra-regional industrial area in the immediate vicinity for application-oriented microtechnology.

   Networking-Event: “Germany Works: Powering Semiconductor Industry in Europe”

   When: 09 July 2024 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.

   Where: Moscone Center – South Hall - Booth 944

   Take the opportunity to network with representatives of the Central German silicon network in a friendly atmosphere.

   Contact

   Head of Investment Services: 

   Dorrit Zischkale dorrit.zischkale  img-sachsen-anhalt.deTel. +49 151 526 264 64 
   
   More Information: https://www.invest-in-saxony-anhalt.com/news/semicon-west-2024
   
   
    

5. intelligent fluids GmbH

   We have pioneered green impact chemistry for cleaning. Intelligent fluid® is the beginning of a new era of professional cleaning materials for industrial applications that combine the highest performance with sustainability.

   - ESG Balance

   * up to 80 % reduction of co2 Emissions
   * up to 60 % less energy consumption
   * up to 70 % less cleaning material

   - High-Performance merges with Sustainability

   - Offering better solutions for company who want to protect their workers and the environment.

   - Reducing Total Cost of Ownership

   Contact 

   Susanne Seifert seifert  intelligent-fluids.comTel. +49 341 319 68 10
   
   
    

6. Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS

   For Semicon West, the Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) division of the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS will present its product portfolio.

   The division performs applied research on 300 mm wafers for microchip manufacturers, suppliers, equipment makers, and R&D partners. To carry out customer orders, it has 4,000 m² of class 6 and 3 clean room area (in accordance with ISO 14644-1) as well as laboratory space for over 80 processing and analytics tools. The equipment range includes, among other things, deposition and etching systems as well as inspection and analysis equipment for determining defects and measuring layer characteristics.

   The appearance at the event is in conjunction with the All Silicon System Integration Dresden (ASSID) division of the Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM.

   Contact

   Martin Landgraf martin.landgraf  ipms.fraunhofer.de

   Sandra Maria Stumpe sandra.maria.stumpe  ipms.fraunhofer.de

   More Information: www.ipms.fraunhofer.de/en/events/2024/Semicon_West_2024.html
   
   
    

7. Fraunhofer IZM ASSID

   Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID, a part of Fraunhofer IZM, possesses a state-of-the-art 200–300 mm technology line for 3D wafer level system integration based on copper-through-silicon-via (Cu-TSV) technology. The process line at Fraunhofer IZM-ASSID is designed especially for development and processing (ISO 9001) that are close to production and compatible with industry. The components of the line are process modules for TSV formation, post-TSV processing, preassembly (thinning and isolating), and 3D stack formation. The line’s conceptualization allows application-oriented process development as well as qualification and prototyping for 3D wafer level system in packages.

   Contact

   Dr. Manuela Junghaehnel manuela.junghaehnel  assid.izm.fraunhofer.de Tel. +49351  795572 18

   Juliane Gocht juliane.gocht  assid.izm.fraunhofer.de Tel. +49 0351 795572 15

   More Information: www.izm.fraunhofer.de/de/news_events.html
   
   
    

8. Silicon Saxony e. V.

   SILICON SAXONY – WHERE TECHNOLOGY CONNECTS

   Our association stands for exciting innovations, emerging companies and smart technologies. We bring together the best minds in our industries. In this way, we create a network with commitment and enthusiasm that is second to none. With over 550 members from the fields of microelectronics, smart systems and software, we want to change the technological world of tomorrow for the better today. Shape the future together with us. Take advantage of services that provide a tailwind. Join us and become part of our strong community!

   At SEMICON West we organize a joint booth together with Investitions- und Marketinggesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH (IMG) and Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI). You will find the following companies at our booth in the South Hall / booth number 944:

   Vistec Electron Beam GmbH, mechatronic systemtechnik gmbh, Fraunhofer IZM ASSID & Fraunhofer IPMS, Fabmatics GmbH, AP&S International GmbH, Drees & Sommer SE, intelligent fluids GmbH, Festo Corporation, Saxony Trade & Invest Corp.

   Contact

   Deputy Director: 

   Stefan Uhlig stefan.uhlig  silicon-saxony.de

   Senior Event- & Projectmanager: 

   Isabel Dietrich isabel.dietrich  silicon-saxony.de

   More Information: https://silicon-saxony.de/en/  silicon-saxony.de/en/sisax-events/semicon-west/
   
   
    

9. Vistec Electron Beam GmbH

   As a long-standing equipment supplier, Vistec Electron Beam GmbH, Jena (Germany) is providing leading technology solutions for advanced electron-beam lithography. Based on the Variable Shaped Beam (VSB) principle, the electron-beam lithography systems are mainly utilized for industrial and advanced research applications, such as electron-beam direct write in semiconductor manufacturing, including compound semiconductor, direct write mask making as well as photonics and several new emerging markets.

   Efficient data processing & innovative exposure strategies (e.g. Cell Projection) open up new applications, especially in the field of AR/VR.

   Vistec’s technology features automated handling, as well as high flexibility, writing accuracy and productivity and therefore is suitable for prototyping and low volume production.

   In addition to its production facility in Germany, Vistec maintains service & support centers in Asia Pacific, USA and Europe.

   Contact

   Manager Marketing & Sales: 

   Ines Stolberg ines.stolberg  vistec-semi.com Tel. +49 3641 79980

   More Information: www.vistec-semi.com
   
   
   

At a joint stand organized by Bayern International in cooperation with the Bavarian Chips Alliance, 14 companies will present innovative products and solutions from Bavaria’s thriving electrical engineering and electronics industry.

1. Bayern International GmbH

   Welcome to the Bavarian Pavilion at Semicon West USA, South Hall, #745. 

   The Free State of Bavaria is participating at Semicon West USA 2024 with a joint company stand with 14 Bavarian companies in cooperation with the Bavarian Chips Alliance.

   Our innovative companies:

   ATT Systems GmbH B-Horizon GmbH camLine GmbH ConMoto Strategie und Realisierung GmbH Dommel GmbH ESL Elektronik GmbH Genauigkeitsmaschinenbau Nürnberg GmbH htt high tech trade GmbH Intego GmbH Kontron Europe GmbH SPS-Europe GmbH Turbodynamics GmbH UniTemp GmbH Xedion AG

   Bavaria is a major supplier to the manufacturing industry in Europe and around the world. Companies from a wide range of electrical engineering and electronics sector are located in Bavaria. 14 companies will be presenting their innovative products and solutions at SEMICON. Meet our exhibitors and us at SEMICON West USA!

   Contact

   Bavarian Bureau for International Business Relations: 

   Sieglinde Sautter ssautter  bayern-international.deTel. +49 89 660566 300

   More Information: Bavarian Pavilion SEMICON West USA 2024 Bavarian Chips Alliance
   
   
    

2. Bavarian Chips Alliance by Bayern Innovativ GmbH 

   The Bavarian Chips Alliance is a network launched by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs with the aim to shape a semiconductor ecosystem and to promote the German State of Bavaria as a business location in the field of semiconductors.

   The network's mission is to boost knowledge exchange and collaboration among experts along the value chains for semiconductors, electronics and applications. Bayern Innovativ coordinates the Bavarian Chips Alliance by involving existing cluster and network structures, bringing together stakeholders to establish a Bavaria-wide semiconductor ecosystem and interconnecting activities in Germany, Europe and the world. With more than 130 partners worldwide we are a steadily growing network. We are looking forward to your active participation.

   Contact

   Head of Bavarian Chips Alliance : 

   Juergen Frickinger frickinger  bayern-innovativ.deTel. +49 911 20671 160

   More Information: 
   Bavarian Pavilion SEMICON West USA 2024
   Bavarian Chips Alliance