Interconnectivity as an optimization factor

Our new highly automated 300-millimeter chip factory is currently the most modern in Europe and incorporates all available mechanisms and concepts of a learning factory. Through the use of sensor technology in combination with communication and data processing systems, decisions are increasingly made in a self-controlling manner.

Data for greater competitiveness

In the future, new products or processes can be run through in dynamic simulations as a result of the greater interlinking of development and production. The aim is to exploit the added value from a wide range of data generated in the company on a daily basis. Based on this knowledge, development processes will be accelerated, the ability to make forecasts and decisions will be increased, and productivity will be improved.

New fields of work

The new requirements not only change existing functions, but also create new job profiles. Infineon Austria carefully examines and designs, among other things within the framework of structured change processes, the changes of functions in manufacturing due to the digital transformation. Plant foreman and apprentice training ("Apprenticeship 4.0") have been realigned in the past and targeted qualification measures for existing personnel have been initiated. The data scientist analyzes large volumes of data and evaluates information together with technical experts. Specially trained technicians monitor production in control stations and operate the systems. Specially trained production logistics specialists control the processes of an automated factory. Here we are networking closely with production in Dresden, which is based on the same standardized production and digitization concepts, especially for the automated 300-millimeter production line, and are learning from our colleagues in the production network.