Semiconductor & Equipment

Semiconductors are at the heart of virtually all modern technologies – from consumer electronics and AI processors to electric vehicles, 5G networks, industrial applications, and medical technology. Companies in this sector operate at the technological forefront and face the challenge of continuously driving innovation despite increasing complexity in physics, supply chains, and sustainability requirements.

In this environment, SAL acts as a research and innovation partner for the semiconductor and equipment industries. With approximately 350 researchers at its Graz, Villach, and Linz locations, as well as Austria's largest ISO-certified research cleanroom, SAL offers comprehensive expertise, specialized infrastructure, and collaborative project models that accelerate development processes. SAL's five research areas cover complementary competencies along the entire electronics value chain and support industrial partners in successfully bringing next-generation technologies into application.