Tag: Reinhard Ploss
The comeback of Cem Özdemir – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
From a political point of view, Cem Özdemir has a few advantages for a new cabinet line-up. In the federal elections, the Green won a direct mandate with an impressive…
Jochen Hanebeck becomes the new head of Infineon
Jochen Hanebeck Hanebeck was previously the Chief Manufacturing Officer at Infineon. Neubiberg The chip manufacturer Infineon is bringing forward the planned change of boss: In April, the previous production director,…
Chip manufacturer Infineon wants to become significantly more profitable
Chip production at Infineon The group cannot deliver as much as the customers order. (Photo: Bloomberg) Munich The chip boom will continue to drive Infineon in the new fiscal year…
Helge Braun on Merkel’s path – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
one cannot claim that “Helge-haste-mal-ne-idea” as a possible new CDU chief has immediately forced itself into the nation’s consciousness. The minister of the Chancellery who came over late at night…
Infineon boss Ploss warns of a chip crisis until mid-2022
Car production The auto suppliers are preparing for a persistent shortage. (Photo: Siemens) Dusseldorf The auto industry has to be prepared for a longer dry spell when it comes to…
A new start in the auto industry despite a lack of chips?
Handelsblatt Auto Summit 2021 Dusseldorf If Infineon boss Reinhard Ploss appears these days, then he is sure to get the attention. Especially in the auto industry. At the moment, the…
Chip companies invest – but delivery bottlenecks remain
Munich STMicroelectronics’ order books are full to the brim. “We are sold out for 2022 and the first half of 2023,” said the head of the French-Italian chip manufacturer, Jean…
Infineon wants to become more profitable with a virtual factory
Munich Two locations, one virtual factory: Infineon has digitally interwoven its plants in Dresden and Villach. Europe’s largest chip manufacturer drove this complex project forward for several years. With the…
Will the chip shortage get better next year?
semiconductor Capacity expansion, more efficiency: experts see the first signs of improvement in 2022. Munich, Düsseldorf Delivery date autumn 2023: Rainer Koppitz has to wait two years for some chips.…
Will the chip shortage get better next year?
Munich, Düsseldorf Delivery date autumn 2023: Rainer Koppitz has to wait two years for some chips. The semiconductor manufacturers are nowhere near keeping up with production. “The order books are…
Wolfspeed in the fast lane even without Infineon
Electric cars Semiconductors made of silicon carbide are often used in electric cars and charging stations. (Photo: dpa) Munich Gregg Lowe attacks, and that is to be taken literally: The…
Infineon promises strong growth in the new fiscal year
Reinhard Ploss The Infineon boss promises a strong increase in sales in the new fiscal year and a higher margin. (Photo: Bloomberg) Munich The chip boom will continue to drive…
Carinthia attacks the chip industry
Chip factory in Villach Infineon is investing 1.6 billion euros in its new semiconductor factory in Carinthia. (Photo: Bloomberg) Villach, Klagenfurt The clock is ticking: “We’re looking for 100 people…
Carinthia attacks the chip industry
Chip factory in Villach Infineon is investing 1.6 billion euros in its new semiconductor factory in Carinthia. (Photo: Bloomberg) Villach, Klagenfurt The clock is ticking: “We’re looking for 100 people…
The guesswork of the chip company’s next factory
Infineon chip production The chip company has just opened its new plant in Villach. With a construction time for a factory of three years, the group has to start thinking…
Chip manufacturer opens new plant in Villach
Villach The world craves semiconductors – and Infineon will be able to deliver them more reliably than before. On Friday, Europe’s largest semiconductor company officially opened its new factory for…