AIXTRON SE has officially started the construction of the new innovation centre at its headquarters in Herzogenrath, Germany. The leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry is investing around €100M in 1000m² of clean room with additional space for the required metrology equipment. This research facility will feature the latest technologies available in the industry. The first systems are scheduled to move into the new building during the second half of 2024. The official handover is planned for early 2025.

Schreiner Group (Oberschleißheim, Germany) presented its prestigious "Supplier of the Year" award for the 11th time in November. "This award recognises suppliers who have distinguished themselves through reliability, quality and delivery reliability," says Roland Schreiner, Managing Director of Schreiner Group. This year, the coveted award went to Gallus, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.