Infineon has secured the final construction permit for its 5 billion euro smart power semiconductor factory in Dresden, Germany. The factory is set to commence production in 2026 as planned, primarily focusing on analog/mixed-signal and power products, and is expected to generate around 1000 high-quality job opportunities. This new facility aims to bolster Europe's supply chain security.
The Minister President of the Free State of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, officially handed over the last outstanding construction permit for the new factory issued by the Saxon government.
Excavation of the factory building's foundation pit has been completed. Currently, shell and construction work are underway on a concrete foundation that is two meters thick. In May 2023, Infineon officially broke ground on the new factory in Dresden and is seeking 1 billion euros in support from the EU's "Chips Act." Despite announcing significant cost reductions in early May, Infineon remains dedicated to the project.
"Infineon's fourth production module in Dresden is another crucial cornerstone in strengthening Europe's resilience in the field of microelectronics," stated Minister President Michael Kretschmer. "This is another step towards achieving the European Commission's goal of increasing Europe's share in global chip production to 20%."
Rutger Wijburg, member of the Infineon Management Board and Chief Operating Officer, remarked, "Progress on constructing our state-of-the-art smart power factory in Dresden is proceeding smoothly. Through excellent collaboration with authorities, we are right on schedule. By continuing our strategic investments in Dresden, we are ensuring the long-term future of the factory and bolstering Europe's semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure."
Since the project's initiation, Infineon has been removing approximately 8000 tons of soil daily, amounting to 450,000 cubic meters of soil excavated so far, temporarily stored in a designated area near the Dresden Airport highway interchange.
The next construction phase will involve the construction of basements and additional floors. A cleanroom is planned for the fourth floor. Once completed, it will be on the same level as the existing three production rooms on the site to facilitate integrated production. The future construction stages of the project will include a total of ten tower cranes, some reaching heights of 80 meters, to support up to 1200 construction workers who will be working on-site in multiple shifts daily.