# Infineon begins final construction phase of Dresden chip factory expansion

Infineon initiated the final construction phase for its 'Smart Power Fab' expansion in Dresden, Germany, after receiving the last building permit. The company is investing €5 billion in the expansion, which is expected to create around 1,000 jobs, with production planned to start in 2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-05-30
- Where: Dresden, Saxony, Germany
- Value: $5.40B (5.00B EUR)
- Jobs: 1,000
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: under construction
- Products: semiconductors for automotive and renewable energy
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Infineon Technologies AG](https://endata.com/companies/15717.md)

## Sources

- [diesachsen.de](https://www.diesachsen.de/en/economy/factory-expansion-infineon-initiates-final-construction-phase-2931293), 2024-05-30: "We are right on budget, both in terms of time and money."

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