As demand for power semiconductors spreads across the board to AI data centers, renewable energy, and software-defined vehicles (SDVs), Infineon Technologies has enhanced its supply responsiveness by operating a large-scale new fab in Dresden, Germany.

Infineon Technologies announced on the 3rd that it opened its Smart Power Fab in Dresden, Germany, ahead of schedule.

With a total investment of 5 billion euros, this facility is the largest single project investment in Infineon's history and will create 1,000 new jobs in Dresden.

The company explained that with the operation of the new fab, Dresden's total production capacity has doubled compared to before, and it has become the world's largest production facility for power semiconductors and analog/mixed-signal technology.

"Infineon CEO Jochen Hanabeck said, 'The Smart Power Fab provides the production capabilities needed for key future technologies, ranging from power supply for AI data centers to SDV and renewable energy,' and 'will further strengthen our position as a global leader in power semiconductors and analog/mixed-signal technology.'"

The new fab responds to changes in demand through advanced digitalization Accordingly, it was designed to expand production capacity twice as fast as before.

The layout of factory buildings and facilities was optimized in advance using digital twin technology, and AI algorithms are applied to process and system verification.

In addition, the speed of process and product certification was increased by connecting the plant in Pilach, Austria, as 'One Virtual Fab'.

The produced semiconductors are scheduled to be supplied to AI data center power supply, wind and solar power generation systems, SDV, etc.

Smart Power Fab has adopted a production system that does not use natural gas.

Infineon stated that it can recirculate about 90% of the water used through water treatment technology and a circular water management system, thereby recovering up to 45% of the energy used.

We also focused on reducing the environmental burden of semiconductor production by implementing advanced energy and resource management processes.