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Infineon Sets July 2 Opening for €5 Billion Dresden Smart Power Fab

The accelerated launch reflects a €5 billion push to reinforce Europe’s power‑chip supply with public backing.

Overview

  • Infineon confirmed a July 2, 2026 opening, said construction is ahead of schedule, and pledged a flexible production ramp to meet rising AI‑chip demand.
  • The new 300 mm Smart Power Fab will produce energy‑efficient power and control semiconductors for vehicles, renewable energy systems and AI data centers.
  • The company is investing roughly €5 billion in the Dresden expansion, including about €1 billion in government subsidies.
  • Around 1,000 additional jobs are planned at the site, where Infineon currently employs approximately 3,900 to 4,000 people.
  • Infineon plans to extend CEO Jochen Hanebeck’s contract through March 2032, pending a supervisory‑board decision expected in May.