Press Briefing Prof. Christoph Kutter Chair Fraunhofer Group Microelectronics !free! Jun 2026

Q: How does microelectronics impact our daily lives? A: Microelectronics is used in a wide range of applications, from smartphones and computers to medical devices and automotive systems.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Kutter has been the Chair of the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics since 2022. He is the Managing Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB. With a distinguished career in semiconductor technology, he is recognized as a leading voice in driving innovation and digital transformation across the European industrial landscape. Q: How does microelectronics impact our daily lives

The Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics is an alliance of 16 Fraunhofer Institutes, pooling expertise in microelectronics, nanoelectronics, and system integration. The group serves as a central point of contact for partners in industry and politics, driving applied research to strengthen Europe's position in the global market. With a distinguished career in semiconductor technology, he

One of the most profound insights from the briefing was the shift from hardware-defined to data-defined manufacturing. Kutter advocates for .

A significant portion of the briefing focused on the symbiotic relationship between Fraunhofer and the private sector. Kutter emphasized that the organization’s research is tailored for immediate industrial uptake.

Against the trend of gigafabs costing $20B, Kutter advocates for .