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Driving next gen semiconductor manufacturing
Meet ZEISS Digital Innovation at SEMICON Europa 2026
Learn how data enables smarter manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing Pavilion, Booth B1740
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The topics driving semiconductor innovation in 2026 and beyond
At SEMICON Europa, industry leaders are discussing how to:
- Accelerate decision-making through contextualized production data
- Scale AI across manufacturing operations
- Connect MES, ERP, equipment and engineering data
- Build trusted digital foundations for future fabs
- Increase manufacturing agility through intelligent software solutions
Our experts are looking forward to exchanging perspectives, lessons learned and practical approaches from semiconductor environments.
Date: November 10-13, 2026
Place: Messe München, Co-located with electronica
Booth: Hall B1, Smart Manufacturing Pavilion B1740
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Let's talk about your priorities
Meet our team at SEMICON Europa to exchange ideas, discuss challenges and explore future opportunities.
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Marco Grafe
Data Foundation ExpertConnecting machines, systems and building data platforms
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Ron Schütze
Operational Intelligence ExpertTurning production data into transparency and actionable insights
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Kay Fischer
Predictive Intelligence ExpertUsing AI to predict, optimize and improve operations
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Kai Schoppe
Autonomous Operations ExpertEnabling AI-driven, self-optimizing manufacturing processes
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