The future in our hands: Getting involved with microelectronics

It is everywhere and yet usually remains hidden – microelectronics forms the backbone of digitalization, driving automation, artificial intelligence, and modern industrial production. Without chips, no car can drive, no plane can fly, and no satellite can communicate. Microelectronics is deeply embedded in devices, machines, and systems. But it often only becomes visible when it is missing, for example in the form of empty production lines, interrupted supply chains, or sold-out products. For years, the VDE has summarized this phenomenon under the term “hidden electronics,” symbolizing the largely invisible but indispensable role of microelectronics in our economy and society.

In the current issue of VDE dialog, you can read about how Germany and Europe can be sustainably innovative and sovereign in this area.

We take you to research laboratories that are working on developing digital applications faster and more energy-efficiently with new microelectronic architectures.

And we present a key job profile in microelectronics: chip design. 

In addition to the articles on our focus topic, this issue also includes: 

Quantum computers: Nothing is impossible: Dr. Jan Goetz from IQM and Jan Leisse from eleQtron in a joint interview at the end of the UN Quantum Year.

Smart meter rollout: For a long time, the smart meter rollout in Germany was slow. Then it picked up speed. But there are still obstacles. A chronicle that reads like a thriller series.

Parking with space: Parking spaces require a lot of space. The Munich-based company VePa has made it its mission to change that. The name says it all.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue.
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