Electronics & Microtechnology
Your Market for Next-Generation Technology
The German electronics industry stands in first place in terms of European semiconductor and display market size, and the "Silicon Saxony" region has become one of the top five semiconductor clusters worldwide.
Here in our reliable investment environment, it's one of the fastest growing industries and strongly benefits from the swelling demands of leading application industries, such as the automotive, medical devices, and photovoltaics industries. Have a look at our numbers and see what we have to offer. With our infrastructure, exceptional work force, and access to a rapidly growing market, we will plug you in!
Our Industry in Numbers
- turnover of 182 billion Euro in 2008 - of which, nearly EUR 95 billion was secured in the domestic market
- the third largest industry segment in Germany by revenue (2008)
- annual average growth of 4% since 2003
- 11 billion Euro in total spent on innovation in 2008 alone
Our Advantages
MARKET - Microelectronics is one of our fastest-growing industry sectors, and we offer Europe's largest market potential for automotive and industry electronics. Estimates predict that by 2012, per capita microelectronics consumption in Germany will be the second-highest in the world, surpassed by only Japan.
INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE - We host an unparalleled density of world-leading device manufacturers and suppliers for materials, components, and equipment across the value chain.
PERSONNEL - We offer a highly skilled, flexible, and productive workforce.
INCENTIVES - Germany offers numerous incentives for all investors - regardless of whether they are from Germany or otherwise. There is a large selection of programs designed to support a wide variety of business activities at different stages of the investment process available. Support ranges from cash incentives for the reimbursement of direct investment costs to incentives for labor and research and development (R&D). Strong public funding programs exist in key areas of micro- and nanoelectronics, flat panel displays, OLED technology, printed electronics, and RFID.
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - We offer an extensive and comprehensive logistics infrastructure that integrates state-of-the-art transportation networks with the most modern telematics, IT, and telecommunications systems.
STABLE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT - Social, economic, and political stability provide a solid base for your corporate projects. Our judiciary and civil services are highly professional. Contractual agreements are secure, and intellectual property is strictly protected in Germany.
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