Infineon plans €1.1 billion expansion of Austrian power chip factory

Published Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 5:05 AM EDT

Infineon Technologies will spend €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) over eight years to expand its key power chip factory in Austria, Bloomberg reported. The investment targets growing demand for energy-efficient semiconductors used in AI data centers, electric vehicles and robotics.

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