Semiconductor specialist Infineon Technologies has announced plans to build a fully automated new facility in Villach, Austria. The new plant will complement Infineon’s existing facility in Villach, and will focus on producing the company’s 300 mm power semiconductors. Infineon will invest $1.6 billion in the plant over the next six years.

“Global demand for power semiconductors is soaring,” said Dr. Reinhard Ploss, Chief Executive Officer of Infineon. “We recognized that trend early on, and are rapidly expanding production capacities for 300-millimeter technology at our Dresden location. The new facility at Villach will help us cater for the growing demand that our customers anticipate.”

Source: Infineon