Tom Bednarz

https://lnkd.in/dWWQ7Yjq " When Germany last experienced a severe economic crisis two decades ago, Gerhard Schroeder’s center-left coalition passed the so-called Hartz reforms to boost employment and improve Germany’s international competitiveness... When companies and households are reluctant to spend and the government is hellbent on trying to balance the budget, it’s no wonder the economy has stagnated in real terms since 2019... " #bloomberg #bloombergnews #spending #economichealth #economicgrowth #savingsculture #economicprospects

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As a semiconductor company, we are a fundamental part of digitalization and decarbonization. You could say that neither would work without us 😉 And of course this has special implications for us as #HR function. I had the opportunity to talk to Personalwirtschaft magazine about what the HR function looks like at a large chip manufacturer. You can read the whole #interview in German as paid content on the Personalwirtschaft website (see link in the comments). Let me share one of my main thoughts from the interview with you – and I look forward to hearing your perspectives on it! #WomenInTech: It's not always easy for our industry to live up to our own standards to significantly increase the share of women in (leadership) positions with a still low percentage of female graduates in STEM fields. However, it's no secret that in order to increase the female share, we need to have inclusive talent development programs in place. But from my perspective, it's just as important to make sure to keep the conversation about diversity and inclusion going – especially at the executive level: What's going well, what's not? What conclusions can we draw and where do we need to take action? What do you think about it? Thank you to Personalwirtschaft for the opportunity to talk about our HR work at Infineon Technologies. #People #Diversity

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Two European 🇪🇺 powerhouses unite: Skeleton's hardware meets Siemens' Software for a #AI-powered energy storage future! Skeleton's CEO Taavi Madiberk and Timo Koljonen VP of Curved Graphene scale up, visited our strategic partner Siemens' booth at the SPS 2024 Expo in Nuremberg today. They discussed with Guido Feind, Frank Hauber, and Mathias Altmannshofer how to accelerate industrial digital transformation, and how AI can be harnessed to support various stages of production scale-up toward economically significant growth. As one of our biggest investors, suppliers, and valued customers, Siemens is helping Skeleton drive the expansion of supercapacitor cell production with a new factory in Markranstädt, Leipzig, set to produce over +4 million cells annually by 2025. 🔋 This collaboration between Skeleton Technologies and Siemens is a prime example of how future-focused partnerships accelerate global-scale innovations. #BecomePowerful

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Prof. Dr. Iris Gräßler, Chair of Product Development at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute of Paderborn University, together with our PROSTEP team, will be sharing vital insights on the crucial role of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within small and medium-sized businesses. At PROSTEP, we are enthusiastic about exploring the depths of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Our collaboration with Prof. Gräßler's team has resulted in strategic advancements in planning, digitalization, systems engineering, and virtualization. Our joint research here at PROSTEP emphasizes the currently underutilized potential of MBSE in SMEs. As we see the rise of system complexity driven by software functionalities, the importance of MBSE in ensuring quality assurance, safety, and security is magnified. Embrace the future with PROSTEP and MBSE. Check out the details on here: https://bit.ly/3CzjCnc #PROSTEP #MBSE #SystemsEngineering #Digitalization #SMEs

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Prof. Dr. Iris Gräßler, Chair of Product Development at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute of Paderborn University, together with our PROSTEP team, will be sharing vital insights on the crucial role of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within small and medium-sized businesses. At PROSTEP, we are enthusiastic about exploring the depths of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Our collaboration with Prof. Gräßler's team has resulted in strategic advancements in planning, digitalization, systems engineering, and virtualization. Our joint research here at PROSTEP emphasizes the currently underutilized potential of MBSE in SMEs. As we see the rise of system complexity driven by software functionalities, the importance of MBSE in ensuring quality assurance, safety, and security is magnified. Embrace the future with PROSTEP and MBSE. Check out the details on here: https://bit.ly/3CzjCnc #PROSTEP #MBSE #SystemsEngineering #Digitalization #SMEs

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Prof. Dr. Iris Gräßler, Chair of Product Development at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute of Paderborn University, together with our PROSTEP team, will be sharing vital insights on the crucial role of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) within small and medium-sized businesses. At PROSTEP, we are enthusiastic about exploring the depths of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Our collaboration with Prof. Gräßler's team has resulted in strategic advancements in planning, digitalization, systems engineering, and virtualization. Our joint research here at PROSTEP emphasizes the currently underutilized potential of MBSE in SMEs. As we see the rise of system complexity driven by software functionalities, the importance of MBSE in ensuring quality assurance, safety, and security is magnified. Embrace the future with PROSTEP and MBSE. Check out the details on here: https://bit.ly/3CzjCnc #PROSTEP #MBSE #SystemsEngineering #Digitalization #SMEs

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Read the Article! Discover the latest insights on authenticity testing of electronic components in our new article featuring Semitron test house. Stay updated with cutting-edge advancements in component verification. #engineering #innovation #electroniccomponents #authenticitytesting https://lnkd.in/g_i2rWh7

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Only a few more days until the Startup Challenge Demo Day! After an intense preparation period, we are looking forward to seeing the results and eventually, who will come out on top! Stay tuned for more updates on Demo day and the Infineon Technologies Startup Challenge. #ai #edgeai #ml #machinelearning

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Business will find a way Embargoes and other fun stuff in the #Semiconductor Tools Market While this post dives into the semiconductor tool market's Q2 data, it is also about the senseless #embargo game currently in place. The post illustration shows what Claus Aasholm notebooks look like as embargoes enforce what they are supposed to suppress and are replaced by even more restrictive embargoes that… You get the point. Claus Aasholm don’t take sides in the #Chip Wars or have an opinion about whether embargoes are needed or justified. He investigates what is going on.  He knows that “Business will find a way” (inspired by Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Parc Quote: Life will find a way). A big thank you again to Claus Aasholm for the full article with more background, charts and insights via the link below 💡🙏👇 https://lnkd.in/eYrhxicD #semiconductorindustry #semiconductors #semiconductor #technology #tech #it #innovation #geopolitics #lithography #usa #china #japan #ai #smic #korea #taiwan #asml #euv #foundry #iot #computer #cloud

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Infineon Technologies Localizes Production in China to Address Supply Chain Needs Infineon Technologies, a leading German semiconductor company, is ramping up efforts to localize the production of commodity-grade products in China. According to CEO Jochen Hanebeck, the move aims to meet the growing demand for supply chain security from Chinese customers. “Customers in China are asking for localization of production for those parts which are very difficult to replace,” Hanebeck explained in a recent interview. In response, Infineon plans to transfer some products to Chinese foundries while leveraging its existing back-end operations in the region. This strategic decision highlights the increasing importance of localized manufacturing in strengthening supply chains, especially in a critical market like China. By addressing concerns over supply reliability, Infineon seeks to reinforce its position as a trusted partner for Chinese customers in the semiconductor ecosystem. What are your thoughts on this shift toward localization in the semiconductor industry? Let’s discuss. Thanks again to Nikkei Asia for the full article with more background and insights click the source link in the comments below. #Semiconductors #LocalizationStrategy #InfineonTechnologies #SupplyChainSecurity #ChinaManufacturing #GlobalMarkets #TechInnovation

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Exciting news! The addition of FreeRTOS to the AURIX TC3x is surely a game-changer for developers. The open-source environment and easy integration with AWS services will definitely accelerate project development and reduce time-to-market. Dive deeper into the kernel port and GitHub code samples through our market news: https://lnkd.in/dBZEPM7s #Infineon # Microcontroller #AURIX # TC3x #FreeRTOS

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To be more future proof ... 1- We need to make energy significantly cheaper so that industry in Germany can once again have competitive production conditions 2- We must stop the over-bureaucratization of our economy 3- We urgently need to modernize the infrastructure in Germany 4- We need to sustainably increase the workforce potential in order to counteract the shortage of skilled workers. This includes modernizing our education system and skilled immigration 5- We need to reduce the tax burden on companies 6- We need to become more innovative again #handelsblatt #economicgrowth #deutschebank #germany #competitveadvantange

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Infineon Technologies (IFXGn.DE) has announced significant restructuring after a challenging Q3, missing revenue and profit expectations. The German chipmaker will cut 1,400 jobs and relocate another 1,400 positions to lower-cost countries. CEO Jochen Hanebeck cited slow market recovery and high inventory levels as key issues. For Q3, Infineon reported €3.702 billion in revenue, below the €3.8 billion forecast and down 9% YoY. Net profit was €403 million, missing the €447 million consensus. Consequently, the company downgraded its annual revenue forecast to ~€15 billion, its third revision this year. Despite these setbacks, Infineon's segment result, a preferred profitability measure, exceeded expectations at €734 million. Analysts noted potential growth in Q4 and resilience amid tough market conditions. The "Step Up" cost-saving program, expected to show benefits by 2025, aims to improve financial stability. Automotive segment revenue rose slightly, driven by demand in software-defined vehicles. Infineon's shares fell initially but rebounded, highlighting market confidence in its long-term strategy. As competitors face similar challenges, Infineon remains cautiously optimistic about the future. Thanks again to Reuters for the full article with more background and insights click the source link in the comments below 💡 🙏👇 FRIENDS: Join me at the International Semiconductor Executive Summits global events where we shape the future of our industry. Together, we'll strategize, network, and chart the roadmap for semiconductor innovation. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow leaders and drive our field forward! #Semiconductors #TechNews #MarketUpdate #Infineon #AutomotiveIndustry #CostSaving #JobCuts #RevenueForecast

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🎤 NEW PODCAST🎤 What do you know about the difference between 2D and 3D measurement in #semiconductor manufacturing? Michael Zahn of Koh Young Europe GmbH has a lot of insights to share on the topic. In our latest podcast, he talks to Françoise von Trapp about the growing significance of metrology in semiconductor manufacturing and the trend towards 3D measurements. Listen and learn how non-destructive, optical 3D measurements are crucial for early defect detection, improving efficiency, and reducing waste. You'll also gain an understanding about the importance of real-time, in-line measurements for quality assurance and process optimization. Zahn also highlights Koh Young's #AI integration for process control and the future potential of sub-micron resolution systems. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gXWY3Hsn

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The Missing Strategy in Europe's Chip Ambitions 💡 Member States Must Drive the Next Steps 👏 by stiftung neue verantwortung - NOW: interface! #European #semiconductor #technology suppliers hold market-leading—sometimes monopolistic—positions at various points in the global semiconductor value chain. #Europe is home to competitive suppliers of #semiconductormanufacturing equipment, #chemicals, #sensors, #automotive #chips, and power #semiconductors, to name just a few. Because of the steep barriers to entry and close customer–supplier relationships, these are not easy markets to enter and successfully compete as a new company. The world depends on semiconductor technologies from European companies, and just as Europe depends on front- and back-end manufacturing in #Asia, Asian fabrication plants (fabs) depend on #manufacturing equipment and chemicals from European suppliers. Furthermore, manufacturers of #electricvehicles all over the world depend on chips from Europe. The list goes on. Semiconductors are a strategic asset to Europe, one that provides #geopolitical leverage—as other countries depend on access to our #technology. Because #semiconductors are at the epicenter of the #USA – #China technology rivalry, it is crucial for the #EuropeanUnion (#EU) to have a clear-eyed, well-informed semiconductor strategy rooted in current geopolitical reality. Unfortunately, the EU #ChipsAct is not a long-term semiconductor strategy with meaningful policy objectives but a collection of ideas and initiatives. This necessitates EU member states filling in the blanks—understand the competitive position of their domestic semiconductor industries; articulate why and to what end they want to support this sector, and what their long-term policy objectives are; and invest in their national administrative resources and brainpower. Doing all of that is a prerequisite to being able to engage in, as well as shape, policy discourse meaningfully at the EU level, vis-à-vis the United States and at the international level. If EU member state governments fail to enhance and intensify their efforts, there is a very real risk that the European #semiconductorindustry will lose its prominence in the global semiconductor value chain, and Europe would consequently have lost a strategic asset. A very big thank you to Jan-Peter Kleinhans and stiftung neue verantwortung (now: interface) for the full article/perspective and free PDF download via the link below 💡🙏👇 https://lnkd.in/e2NqVpWX #innovation #tech #chip #geopolitics #ic #icdesign #foundry #ai #auto #automotiveindustry #automotivetechnology #industrial #iot #aiot #ml

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Intel Corporation postpones #Magdeburg fab until 2029 to 2030 — #German #subsidies to #Intel could go back to the federal budget 💡 It took the German government some time to secure €10 billion in funding for Intel’s Fab 29 near Magdeburg. However, now that the company has decided to postpone the project launch to 2029 – 2030, that funding will likely go back to the federal budget, reports HardwareLuxx. Intel’s project near Magdeburg was to receive substantial government backing of €10 billion from the Climate and Transformation Fund, with an initial tranche of €3.96 billion allocated for 2024. However, Intel postponed construction for financial reasons and slowly ceased its #foundry business, putting these funds on hold. This delay jeopardizes Germany’s ambitions in the #semiconductor sector and raises political questions about using €10 billion in government subsidies initially pledged to support Intel’s #investment. (Ex-) Finance Minister Christian Lindner has advocated reallocating the funds, viewing it as a fiscally prudent response to current economic pressures. On the other hand, Economic Affairs Minister Robert Habeck has resisted this shift, as his ministry oversees the fund and intends it to support economic growth and #climate initiatives. Thanks again to Anton Shilov and Tom's Hardware for the full article with more background and insights via the link below 🙏💡👇 https://lnkd.in/emvbmPgg #semiconductorindustry #semiconductormanufacturing #chip #chips #ic #geopolitics #innovation #technology #tech #icdesign #foundry #lithography #asml #computing #computer #pc #server #datacenter

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