As part of a so-called Joint Lab at Fraunhofer IISB, AIXTRON SE operates equipment, works on process development for SiC epitaxy and runs a demo center for its customers. Joint Labs like this are a great opportunity for companies to collaborate with Fraunhofer IISB in an industry-compatible laboratory environment.

For our epitaxy Joint Lab, the awarded IISB team ensures the continuous fault-free operation of already 5 state-of-the-art G10 SiC reactors, and enables the installation of new systems with minimal downtime. By setting up automated metrology and by optimizing wafer logistics, workflows and data management, the team has also established a modern wafer characterization facility at the IISB with a fast feedback loop for AIXTRON.

We are thrilled for our colleagues Rainer Apelt, Nino Fröbisch and Katharina Roßhirt-Lilla from the SiC Epitaxy Group of the Materials Department together with Christian Heilmann, Rainer Schönweiß and Christopher Torscher from the Infrastructure Group within the Central Services Department. Such outstanding results are the base for the success of the Joint Labs model at Fraunhofer IISB!