24 juillet 2025|
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|4 months agoSwiss Semiconductor Industry Plans National Chip Production Center
Swiss semiconductor sector proposes new Chip FabLab at Innovation Park Zurich to maintain competitiveness in high-end niche applications.
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- Swiss semiconductor industry is planning to build a national chip production and research centre called Chip FabLab at Innovation Park Zurich
- The facility will include a 4,000 square metre cleanroom
- Initial investment required is CHF100 million, potentially rising to CHF300 million
- Project is supported by Swissmem, ETH Zurich, and EMPA
By The Numbers
CHF100 million
Initial investment required
4,000 square metres
Planned cleanroom size
5 years
Expected timeframe for operations to begin
They Said
"Switzerland will miss out if we don't follow this example. We must move forwards fast, or our industry will disappear"
"Investing in similar infrastructure would for sure accelerate semiconductor growth in Switzerland"