Micro- and nanoelectronics, industrial biotechnology, photonics, innovative materials and manufacturing systems form a key part of future European industrial policy. Therefore, the development in thes…
Micro- and nanoelectronics, industrial biotechnology, photonics, innovative materials and manufacturing systems form a key part of future European industrial policy. Therefore, the development in these industries will be one of the main topics at the SEMICON Europa 2011, to take place 11-13 October in Dresden. Trade associations, business representatives and a high-ranking expert group initiated by the European Commission agree that Europe must be and continue to be an attractive location for what is known as Key Enabling Technologies (KETs). The main target is to ensure a high-tech sector in Europe, which is stable, innovative and yields profit. Currently, joint strategies are being devised to make sure that Europe stays competitive in general and when it comes to future technologies in particular. Companies are to find an economic environment as it is common practice in Asian countries. This applies above all to the semiconductor industry. Modern communications, new and more efficient automotive technology, mechanical production equipment, medical engineering, transport, the aerospace industry and renewable energies semiconductors are everywhere to make sure that everything works properly, making life more comfortable, safer and easier. Since all industries rely on semiconductor technology, it is all the more important to maintain and concentrate development of this indispensable expertise in Europe. This is where European production forms a vital component and provides the basis for a competitive semiconductor industry. Starting with research laboratories and universities, equipment and material manufacturers right up to the finished chip, this technology must always be state-of-the-art, with unrestricted availability and accessibility for high-tech companies in Europe. Production locations, jobs and, finally, also competitiveness throughout Europe may be at risk in the case of delivery bottlenecks when depending on suppliers from Asia or North America. Heinz Kundert, President of SEMI Europe: The Key Enabling Technology Initiative of the European Commission provides the incredibly valuable possibility of increasing Europe“s competitive power. The SEMICON Europa 2011 is the right place to gather information about the latest technological trends and market development and to obtain important impetus for the companies“ strategic alignment. In addition, for the first time, the trade fair PE2011 (7th Global Plastic Electronics Conference) will be an integral part of the SEMICON Europa. Among other things, it shows the manifold options in the fields of organic and printed electronics and photovoltaics as well as innovative displays and lighting. Application examples are cell phone displays, flat screens or novel illumination and presentation techniques. More than 400 exhibitors from over 20 countries will be present at SEMICON Europa 2011.