Electronics & Microtechnology

Your Market for Next-Generation Technology

Reel-to-Reel Equipment for Mass Printing of Flexible Electronics

The German electronics industry stands in first place in terms of European semiconductor and display market size, and the “Silicon Saxony” region has become one of the top five semiconductor clusters worldwide.

Here in our reliable investment environment, it’s one of the fastest growing industries and strongly benefits from the swelling demands of leading application industries, such as the automotive, medical devices, and photovoltaics industries. Have a look at our numbers and see what we have to offer. With our infrastructure, exceptional work force, and access to a rapidly growing market, we will plug you in!

Our Industry in Numbers

# 1 market in Europe for semiconductors and among the world’s top five
10% average annual growth rates in semiconductor market volume since 1994
EUR 179 billion in total 2006 industry turnover (EUR 94 billion in domestic market)
over 50% of Europe’s semiconductors “Made in Germany”
over EUR 10 billion in investments in “Silicon Saxony” since 1994

Our Advantages

MARKET – Microelectronics is one of our fastest-growing industry sectors, and we offer Europe’s largest market potential for printed electronics and displays. Estimates predict that by 2009, per capita microelectronics consumption in Germany will be the second-highest in the world, surpassed by only Japan.

INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – We host an unparalleled density of world-leading device manufacturers and suppliers for materials, components, and equipment l across the value chain.

PERSONNEL – We offer a highly skilled, flexible, and productive workforce.

INCENTIVES – Germany offers investment incentives covering up to 50 percent of capital expenditure. In addition, there is extensive support for employment and R&D. Strong public funding programs exist in key areas of micro- and nanoelectronics, flat panel displays, OLED technology, printed electronics, and RFID.

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – We offer an extensive and comprehensive logistics infrastructure that integrates state-of-the-art transportation networks with the most modern telematics, IT, and telecommunications systems.

STABLE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT – Social, economic, and political stability provide a solid base for your corporate projects. Our judiciary and civil services are highly professional. Contractual agreements are secure, and intellectual property is strictly protected in Germany.

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