Collaboration

Partnerships for research, development, and technology transfer – from collaborative projects to tailored innovation solutions.

About SAL

Insights into SAL’s mission, values, research activities, and contribution to Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

Industrial & Automation

The industrial and automation sector is undergoing a transformation driven by digitalization and increasing demands for efficiency. SAL supports this transformation through innovative research aimed at developing intelligent, flexible, and future-proof production systems.

Industrial hall with lines representing the networking of machines and automation.

The industrial and automation sector faces key challenges such as the need for increased efficiency, high quality standards, and growing digitalization. Companies must optimize production processes and reduce downtime while simultaneously creating more flexible and sustainable systems.

Modern technologies such as smart sensors, data-driven analytics, and AI open up new possibilities for making production systems more transparent, efficient, and resilient.

SAL supports companies with applied research and customized solutions—from condition monitoring and predictive maintenance to smart sensor systems and automated processes. The focus is always on economic benefits.

Together with our partners, we develop innovative solutions that sustainably improve production processes and secure competitive advantages.

Open Calls

Projects

News & Events

Latest news, inspiring success stories, and upcoming events: Get a glimpse into our research, partnerships, and activities at our locations in Graz, Linz, and Villach.

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16. July 2026

SAL and SHIN­CRON join forces to esta­blish first-of-its-kind Euro­pean plat­form for lithium-niobate-based thin films

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13. July 2026

Project 5G-aNTeNna KICK-OFF

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11. June 2026

Pushing the Boun­da­ries of Thin-Film Depo­si­tion: Silicon Austria Labs expands Stra­tegic Part­nership with Evatec

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9. June 2026

SAL installs first Euro­pean ULVAC NLD-5700 TFLN Etching System

Services

From concept to validated solutions, SAL provides state-of-the-art infrastructure, specialized laboratories, and comprehensive engineering services to accelerate research, development, and innovation.

Labs & Equipment​

Labs & Equipment​

Prototyping & Testing​

Prototyping & Testing​

Contact

DI Heimo Müller
Head of Business Development
Graz

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