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.