Presentation
Industry 5.0 as Enabler for Sustainable Production
Automation and digitalization in semiconductor manufacturing are crucial to maintaining the competitiveness of European semiconductor factories by ensuring high productivity and quality. In recent years, Industry 5.0 technologies, particularly the use of artificial intelligence, have played a key role in meeting growing challenges in the global market and securing a technological edge. At Infineon Dresden, production output has increased significantly over the last years. Rising demand for power semiconductors on 300 mm wafers has driven strong growth and continuous expansion of 300 mm production facilities. At the same time, the 200 mm CMOS production line has required additional capacity, resulting in increased demand for cleanroom space and leading to the decision to build a new cleanroom as a “Smart Power Fab module”. This growth has also caused a sharp rise in workforce requirements — a demand that could scarcely be met without leveraging automation, digitalization, and AI technologies.
This presentation provides an overview of major factory operations projects at Infineon Dresden, carried out in collaboration with strong partners and networks from Silicon Saxony and across the EU to implement these advanced technologies. It gives an overview about specific applications and use cases which shows how innovative partners collaborate on the implementation of digitalization and artificial intelligence in the semiconductor supply chains. Furthermore, main benefits achieved in terms of productivity and sustainability will be shown. The outlook will discuss future opportunities for harnessing these technologies to enable sustainable manufacturing, while also creating humancentered workplaces in Germany and Europe.
AND Breakout-Sessions
Breakout: Automated Reticle Logistics – From Concept to Implementation
This session provides a comprehensive view on automated reticle logistics, covering the full journey from conceptual considerations to practical implementation. It starts with the fundamentals of reticle handling, highlighting their critical role in lithography and the key challenges associated with automation.
Building on this foundation, the session explores concrete technical solutions for automated storage, transport, and handling systems, supported by digital validation methods such as simulation.
Finally, the session addresses intelligent reticle scheduling as an essential element for ensuring availability and maximizing fab performance. By combining physical automation with digital planning and control, the session demonstrates how integrated reticle logistics can be realized in modern semiconductor fabs.
The presentations offer both strategic insights and practical guidance for engineers and decision-makers.