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Oberkochen (Germany)

ZEISS European Summer School

Lithography Optics & Semiconductor Technologies

Wed, 22 July 2026 - Thu, 23 July 2026

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What is the ZEISS European Summer School about?

Students of the ZEISS European Summer School visiting the ZEISS Museum

Optics is a key technology with inspiring applications. The semiconductor industry utilizes optical lithography to pattern wafers for the most advanced integrated circuits. As a global technology leader in lithography optics and equipment, ZEISS is shaping the nanoelectronics age. This way, ZEISS enables the continuation of Moore‘s Law and the steady progress of the semiconductor industry. The company is committed to advancing science and knowledge about lithography optics in Europe and wants to inspire scientists and engineers for semiconductor optics technology.

Boosting microelectronics & semiconductor innovation in Europe

Learn key aspects of the world of advanced optics for nanoelectronics and semiconductor technologies at the ZEISS European Summer School. The event is triggered by the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research, innovation and the first industrial deployment of microelectronics and communication technologies across the value chain. It provides national funding for cooperation partners to initiate significant investments in semiconductor R&D and manufacturing across Europe.

Speaker is telling more about the lithography at ZEISS Semiconcductor Manufacturing Technology

Learn about lithography optics & semiconductor technologies

During the event you will gain insights into the fascinating world of ZEISS’ semiconductor optics manufacturing technology and related aspects of semiconductor technology. Top experts from ZEISS, Nokia, FMC and Globalfoundries will give you a deep understanding of various fields of lithography optics, sustainable microelectronics, CMOS foundry business and the revival of memory technology in the EU. Join their talks, connect with them and discuss nanoelectronics in a unique group of participants from Europe.

Interested? Then apply for the event now!

Insights into the ZEISS European Summer School

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Welcome & Introduction ZEISS

Bartosz Bilski
The Key of Micro- and Nanoelectronics: Basics of Photolithography

Wolfgang Emer
Semiconductor Optics: Deep Ultraviolet Lithography

Thilo Pollak
Semiconductor Optics: Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography: Low NA

Tour ZEISS Museum of Optics

Paul Gräupner
Semiconductor Optics: Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography: High-NA

Sven Beyer
CMOS Foundry Business – the Industry which is changing the world
Hans Michael Stiepan
Photomasks and Metrology for Chip Production

Hubertus Marbach
FEBIP in Semiconductor Mask Repair: Current Status & Future Challenges

Stefan Schulte
Metrology for Semiconductor Optics

Sabine Kolodinski
Revival of Memory in the EU: persistent DRAM+ and CACHE+ by FMC as unique hardware for the AI-age

Stefan Wunderer
Chiptainability – Europe’s Competitive and Economical Advantage

End of ZEISS Summer School at around 3pm

Speakers of the ZEISS European Summer School 2026

Bartosz Bilski Imaging Scientist at ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Wolfgang Emer Program Systems Engineer at ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Thilo Pollak Program Systems Engineer at ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Paul Gräupner Senior Principal at ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Hans Michael Stiepan Head of Global Lead Systems Engineering & Solution Management at ZEISS Semiconductor Mask Solutions

Hubertus Marbach Head of Repair Processing at ZEISS Semiconductor Mask Solutions

Stefan Schulte Principal Optics Metrology at ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Stefan Wunderer IPCEI Project Lead at Nokia

Sven Beyer Fellow und Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Globalfoundries

Sabine Kolodinski VP of Government Relations at FMC

Presentation at the ZEISS European Summer School incl. button reading free of charge

Target Group for the ZEISS European Summer School

You are a scientist or engineer working in optics, nanoelectronics or other semiconductor technology related fields.
You are about to complete your master’s degree or Ph.D. in one of the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
You have a sound understanding of optics and semiconductor technology.
You enjoy tackling complex technical topics and would like to have an opportunity to talk to leading experts about lithography, optics, nanoelectronics and semiconductor technology.

Join us, get a deep insight into a fascinating company and discover more about ZEISS’ innovative semiconductor technology during the ZEISS European Summer School. Participants do not incur any costs.

We look forward to welcoming you to this event in Oberkochen (Germany) and we hope you are as enthusiastic as we are!

Audience at the ZEISS European Summer School 2025

How do I apply?

Click on the online registration link. Submit your application. A CV and a short statement on the motivation of your application are welcome. Detailed information on the event will be provided to admitted attendees well in advance.

Application deadline: Beginning of May 2026

Application decision: End of May 2026

Contact
Katja Menger
Summerschool.smt.de@zeiss.com

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