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  • AT&S showcases contributions to modern European Microelectronics Ecosystem

    On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, AT&S will host the Austrian IPCEI Day 2025 and the AT&S Prototyping Workshop in Leoben. These events will highlight the impressive technological breakthroughs achieved under the IPCEI ME/CT (Important Project of Common European Interest on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies) umbrella by AT&S and its Austrian IPCEI partners.

  • A Bridge Between Cultures – Saikhantuya Buyannasan

    Saikhantuya Buyannasan, known as Tuya, is a global citizen with Mongolian roots who feels at home both professionally and culturally in Europe. She has learned to build bridges between Asia and Europe, bringing her diverse experiences to AT&S.

  • The image shows a 3D graphic of the structure of an electric car standing at a charging station. The graphic shows the battery, the inverter and the onboard chargers.

    New materials for sustainable transportation systems

    Together with partners from industry and research, AT&S has developed semiconductor modules for onboard chargers and inverters for electric cars. By using the semiconductor material gallium nitride, the inverter could be made significantly smaller and lighter than with the silicon base used today.

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From Nigeria to India: The inspiring journey of chemist Vivian Suru John-Denk

Vivian Suru John-Denk is not only a talented scientist but also a woman with a clear vision and a strong belief in the power of resilience and teamwork. Her journey has taken her from Nigeria to South Africa, Europe, and finally to India, where she has deepened her expertise in chemistry and set new standards as a leader.

February 12, 2025|

Highway to Hell: Ultra-robust electronics for self-driving trucks

In the European research project CHARM, AT&S has been involved in the development of complex electronic systems that can withstand the harsh conditions in deep mine shafts and other extreme environments. The SiP developed by AT&S engineers combines low power consumption with optimum thermal management.

January 18, 2025|

A man who lives for his region – Manfred Fastl

From the heart of the Styrian Vulkanland Region comes Manfred Fastl, a man who combines groundedness, innovation, and team spirit in an impressive way. Over 25 years at AT&S, he has risen from Process Technician to a member of the local leadership team, achieving milestones with the goal of fostering efficiency and unity.

December 20, 2024|

Virtual First: AT&S focuses on virtual development

AT&S is a pioneer in the electronics industry when it comes to the introduction and use of digital tools in the development of new products and processes. Over the past ten years, the company has acquired unique knowledge in the fields of material characterization and simulation.

December 18, 2024|

More Than a Decade of Dedication – Evian Tang

It was ten years ago. It started with an unexpected call from a headhunter. And it lead to a stunning AT&S career centered around Chongqing, China. In an industry known for rapid changes and new opportunities, Evian Tang’s commitment to AT&S is remarkable.

December 10, 2024|

From Milano to global AT&S – Alessandro Palmeri

Amateur soccer player, hobby sommelier, thoroughbred salesman – you can combine all of these if you make a vertical take-off at Sales. Please fasten your seatbelts, we also have to go through an earthquake in Taipei.

October 8, 2024|

Sub-5 micrometers: AT&S enters a new dimension with IPCEI

As part of the EU-funded IPCEI on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies project, AT&S is developing a new generation of IC substrates that can establish connections between several high-performance chips and a printed circuit board and allow processors to communicate quickly and efficiently with other components of a computer.

September 24, 2024|

Research: European Microelectronics in the fast lane

As part of the "IPCEI on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies" funding project, the European Union is supporting research institutions and industrial partners in the development of technology that will enable a sustainable yet powerful data infrastructure for the continent. AT&S is involved in the project as a manufacturer of highly efficient substrates for the next generation of microchips. New research and production capacities in Leoben will play a decisive role in the modernization of the European microelectronics industry.

June 20, 2024|

Focus AI: Indiana Jones for all eternity

The resurrection of the Beatles for new songs and Sean Connery as the best James Bond ever in new films? This will soon no longer be a problem for the brave new world of AI.

November 29, 2023|

6G and beyond: AT&S paves way for mobile networks of the future

New technologies developed by AT&S will soon allow network operators to utilize smaller base stations that can provide faster data transmission and lower latency while using less power. These breakthroughs will enable the upcoming 6th generation of mobile networks, finally fulfilling the promise of mobile broadband internet even in very crowded places.

October 25, 2023|

IPCEI: AT&S successfully completes European development project

After four wildly productive years, AT&S is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the European research project IPCEI ME I. The new technologies and manufacturing processes that were developed for the project are already utilized to great effect, as is a new recycling system that was developed in-house.

October 12, 2023|

Focus AI: When AI goes from talking to acting

From generative to “interactive” AI: AI systems like ChatGPT will soon not only deliver texts but also be able to fulfill tasks as assistants. To do this, they need to learn how to use tools. ChatGPT is already making a start by integrating the image AI DALL-E and other plug-ins.

September 29, 2023|

Focus AI: How artificial intelligence recognizes diseases by reading our faces

From classifying symptoms through apps to early detection of Parkinson's and diagnosing respiratory distress syndrome through cough recordings, there are broad potential applications. Technology by AT&S powers the data centers that are required to train and run AI systems and helps to reduce their energy consumption.

June 28, 2023|

Focus AI: AI systems will be in a hot race in 2023

Artificial intelligence has long played a significant role in many technical developments. Since the premiere of ChatGPT, it's now in the spotlight - fueling a new race of exciting technologies in 2023.

February 22, 2023|

AT&S showcases contributions to modern European Microelectronics Ecosystem

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, AT&S will host the Austrian IPCEI Day 2025 and the AT&S Prototyping Workshop in Leoben. These events will highlight the impressive technological breakthroughs achieved under the IPCEI ME/CT (Important Project of Common European Interest on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies) umbrella by AT&S and its Austrian IPCEI partners.

April 7, 2025|

New materials for sustainable transportation systems

Together with partners from industry and research, AT&S has developed semiconductor modules for onboard chargers and inverters for electric cars. By using the semiconductor material gallium nitride, the inverter could be made significantly smaller and lighter than with the silicon base used today.

March 10, 2025|

Highway to Hell: Ultra-robust electronics for self-driving trucks

In the European research project CHARM, AT&S has been involved in the development of complex electronic systems that can withstand the harsh conditions in deep mine shafts and other extreme environments. The SiP developed by AT&S engineers combines low power consumption with optimum thermal management.

January 18, 2025|

Virtual First: AT&S focuses on virtual development

AT&S is a pioneer in the electronics industry when it comes to the introduction and use of digital tools in the development of new products and processes. Over the past ten years, the company has acquired unique knowledge in the fields of material characterization and simulation.

December 18, 2024|

Sub-5 micrometers: AT&S enters a new dimension with IPCEI

As part of the EU-funded IPCEI on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies project, AT&S is developing a new generation of IC substrates that can establish connections between several high-performance chips and a printed circuit board and allow processors to communicate quickly and efficiently with other components of a computer.

September 24, 2024|

Research: European Microelectronics in the fast lane

As part of the "IPCEI on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies" funding project, the European Union is supporting research institutions and industrial partners in the development of technology that will enable a sustainable yet powerful data infrastructure for the continent. AT&S is involved in the project as a manufacturer of highly efficient substrates for the next generation of microchips. New research and production capacities in Leoben will play a decisive role in the modernization of the European microelectronics industry.

June 20, 2024|

Focus AI: Indiana Jones for all eternity

The resurrection of the Beatles for new songs and Sean Connery as the best James Bond ever in new films? This will soon no longer be a problem for the brave new world of AI.

November 29, 2023|

6G and beyond: AT&S paves way for mobile networks of the future

New technologies developed by AT&S will soon allow network operators to utilize smaller base stations that can provide faster data transmission and lower latency while using less power. These breakthroughs will enable the upcoming 6th generation of mobile networks, finally fulfilling the promise of mobile broadband internet even in very crowded places.

October 25, 2023|

IPCEI: AT&S successfully completes European development project

After four wildly productive years, AT&S is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the European research project IPCEI ME I. The new technologies and manufacturing processes that were developed for the project are already utilized to great effect, as is a new recycling system that was developed in-house.

October 12, 2023|

Focus AI: When AI goes from talking to acting

From generative to “interactive” AI: AI systems like ChatGPT will soon not only deliver texts but also be able to fulfill tasks as assistants. To do this, they need to learn how to use tools. ChatGPT is already making a start by integrating the image AI DALL-E and other plug-ins.

September 29, 2023|

Focus AI: How artificial intelligence recognizes diseases by reading our faces

From classifying symptoms through apps to early detection of Parkinson's and diagnosing respiratory distress syndrome through cough recordings, there are broad potential applications. Technology by AT&S powers the data centers that are required to train and run AI systems and helps to reduce their energy consumption.

June 28, 2023|

Focus AI: AI systems will be in a hot race in 2023

Artificial intelligence has long played a significant role in many technical developments. Since the premiere of ChatGPT, it's now in the spotlight - fueling a new race of exciting technologies in 2023.

February 22, 2023|

Smaller, lighter, more efficient: satellite boom in Sputnik’s footsteps

In this decade, a multiple of the approximately 9,000 satellites that have been launched into space since Sputnik 1 will orbit the Earth. The plans of Space X alone, Elon Musk's space company, the British OneWeb, Telesat, and the Amazon project Kuiper envisage more than 46,000 satellites in the next few years.

September 29, 2022|

How car batteries are becoming sexy as building blocks for cars and power grids

Car batteries are often dismissed as the Achilles heel of transforming from combustion to electric cars: too heavy and insufficient storage. However, by integrating them into the supporting car structure, car manufacturers save weight and volume while increasing the range. And network operators see another future for the batteries of nationwide car fleets: as an electricity storage device that can provide peak loads in the electricity grids.

September 22, 2022|

With #startnow, AT&S calls on talented people to join

The new AT&S Research & Development Center in Leoben creates 700 jobs with a wide range of career opportunities. A broad communication campaign will attract talent from different areas for the future-oriented large-scale project at the AT&S company headquarters.

September 15, 2022|

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