GlobalFoundries marks Dresden expansion milestone, announces next-generation platform for Physical AI
Key Highlights
- ➤€1.1 billion SPRINT expansion remains on track for Dresden
- ➤Dresden capacity expected above one million 300mm wafers annually by end-2028
- ➤FDX Fusion targets 7nm-like digital performance for Physical AI applications
- ➤FDX Fusion development depends on German approval of IPCEI AST funding
- ➤Expansion scheduled on-budget while existing Dresden facility remains operational
Expert Statements
Tim Breen, CEO of GlobalFoundries
“Europe's industrial base depends on chips that have to be available, trusted and built close to the customers who rely on them.”
Tim Breen, CEO of GlobalFoundries
“SPRINT expands that capacity in Dresden while giving customers a path to the next generation of energy-efficient computing for Physical AI.”
Tim Breen, CEO of GlobalFoundries
“This reinforces GF's role as a trusted partner in the industries that matter most to Europe.”
Manfred Horstmann, General Manager and Senior Vice President at GlobalFoundries
“With SPRINT, we are not simply adding cleanroom space.”
Manfred Horstmann, General Manager and Senior Vice President at GlobalFoundries
“We are investing in Germany's future as an industrial and innovation location, in resilient European supply chains as well as secure and reliable access to differentiated semiconductor technologies.”
Manfred Horstmann, General Manager and Senior Vice President at GlobalFoundries
“Together with our partners, we are extending our ability to serve our customers and their demanding markets from Dresden.”
Mark Vokes, Project Director at Exyte
“Today's topping-out ceremony marks an important milestone in the overall project and demonstrates that Exyte, as general contractor, together with GlobalFoundries and our partners, is advancing this significant expansion of semiconductor manufacturing capacity according to plan.”
Mark Vokes, Project Director at Exyte
“SPRINT is expanding the complex cleanroom and manufacturing infrastructure while the existing facility remains fully operational.”
GlobalFoundries marks Dresden expansion milestone, announces next-generation platform for Physical AI PR Newswire
€1.1 billion SPRINT expansion on track to increase Dresden capacity to more than one million 300mm wafers annually by the end of 2028, FDX Fusion will bring next-generation, energy-efficient technology for Physical AI to Europe
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