AIXTRON SE Launches New Innovation Center in Herzogenrath

Mona Neubaur, Minister for Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia, inaugurated AIXTRON SE’s new Innovation Center in Herzogenrath, Germany. The facility, featuring a 1,000 m² cleanroom space, marks a significant advancement in transitioning to 300 mm wafer sizes in the Compound Semiconductor Industry. This milestone is expected to enhance regional energy efficiency and competitiveness.

Dr. Felix Grawert, CEO of AIXTRON SE, emphasized the importance of innovation, citing the successful integration of 300 mm GaN prototype systems into customer pilot lines. The new center, a €100 million investment, is aimed at boosting productivity and reducing costs in semiconductor device production.

This development is positioned to expand AIXTRON's technological market leadership, particularly in enabling energy-efficient applications for electronics, renewable energy, and AI.