FABMATICS GMBH

Their core work

Fabmatics is a Dresden-based SME specializing in automation solutions for semiconductor manufacturing facilities — including wafer handling, transport systems, and process automation for cleanroom environments. Within H2020, they contributed factory automation and digitalization expertise to large European electronics and semiconductor pilot line projects. Their work bridges the gap between advanced chip fabrication processes and the smart factory infrastructure needed to run them efficiently at scale.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Fabmatics' early H2020 involvement (2015-2016) centered on physical semiconductor pilot lines — GaN packaging, power semiconductor substrates, and advanced node fabrication (7nm, More-than-Moore). By 2016-2017, their focus shifted decisively toward digitalization: Industry 4.0, smart production, big data analytics, and digital supply chain management. This trajectory shows a company moving from hardware-centric fab support toward software-driven smart factory solutions.

Fabmatics is evolving from a semiconductor equipment provider into a digital manufacturing solutions company, making them increasingly relevant for any Industry 4.0 or smart factory initiative.

How they like to work

Fabmatics operates exclusively as a participant in large-scale ECSEL and Innovation Action consortia — typically 40-50+ partners per project. With 220 unique partners across 23 countries from just 5 projects, they are embedded in Europe's core semiconductor ecosystem. They are a reliable specialist contributor rather than a project driver, which makes them easy to integrate into large consortia needing factory automation expertise.

Exceptionally broad network of 220 partners across 23 countries, built through participation in flagship ECSEL Joint Undertaking projects that unite Europe's major semiconductor players. Their connections span the full electronics value chain from chip designers to equipment makers to end-user industries.

What sets them apart

Fabmatics occupies a specific niche at the intersection of semiconductor manufacturing and factory automation — a space where deep domain knowledge of cleanroom processes meets Industry 4.0 digitalization. Based in Dresden, one of Europe's most important semiconductor clusters (Silicon Saxony), they have direct proximity to GlobalFoundries, Infineon, Bosch, and X-FAB. For consortium builders, they bring practical fab automation experience that bridges the gap between process R&D and industrial-scale production.

Highlights from their portfolio

• SemI40
  Largest EC contribution (EUR 275,000) and most aligned with Fabmatics' core identity — applying Industry 4.0 principles specifically to power semiconductor manufacturing.
• Productive4.0
  One of Europe's largest Industry 4.0 projects covering the full digital supply chain, signaling Fabmatics' expansion beyond semiconductor-specific automation.
• SeNaTe
  Involvement in 7nm node technology development demonstrates capability at the most advanced end of semiconductor manufacturing.