Amsterdam bans creation of new hotels
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
The company will enlarge production space in Dresden and Reutlingen, while also investing in research and development
Today, the German company Bosch announced it will invest 250 million euros in its chip manufacturing plant in Dresden and an additional 170 million in Reutlingen, near Stuttgart. The Dresden factory opened in December 2021 for a cost of 1 billion euros – the largest single investment in the company's history. Reutlingen, on the other hand, is a legacy site of Bosch from the late 20th century.
The company also announced plans to pour 3 billion euros into its semiconductor factories by 2026. This includes both the Dresden plant and the one in Reutlingen. The money will go towards expanding clean rooms, which will increase production capacity, as well as research and development, as the German manufacturing giant aims to stay at the forefront of consumer goods production.
Furthermore, Bosch is already a leader in semiconductor production on the continent. Its output ends up in consumer electronics, household appliances, but also electric vehicles, including cars and e-bikes. This makes the enterprise one of the main drivers behind the European Chip Act of last year, which states that the EU should double its semiconductor production to cover 20% of the world market.
One thing that the ongoing worldwide semiconductor shortage has definitely revealed is that microchips are the key to the technology of tomorrow. This includes sustainable mobility in all its forms, as it relies heavily on electronics. But even more basic appliances, such as refrigerators, thermostats or even clocks, all now have a digital component.
Keeping up with global trends and continuous innovation will ensure
Bosch's chip manufacturing stays competitive on a global scale,
Source: Bosch
This sentiment was echoed by Dr Stephen Hartung, Chairman of the Management Board at Bosch in a press release. He also pointed out that Bosch factories are particularly geared toward the European market, as they have the capacity to produce 40 to 200-nanometre chips.
The expansion in Reutlingen, for example, will focus primarily on production capacity and the existing 35,000 square metres of clean rooms will be expanded to 44,000 square metres by 2025. In Dresden, the site will be expanded from 10,000 to 13,000 square metres, while the company will also invest in a research facility north of the city.
Silesian is spoken by about half a million people in the south of the country
Legislators and magnates have to await a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice
The building will then serve as the site for a new museum dedicated to Finnish-Russian relations
The tool helps identify undeclared swimming pools and garden sheds
It will serve as a virtual companion to the municipal network of libraries in the country
In addition, the federal government has launched the National Week of Action against Bicycle Theft to raise awareness of the issue and the new solution
The tests are also experimenting with a charging point that is easier to maintain
Reportedly, the aim of the local government is to curb violence and disorder among the youth
The city thinks that it’s time to update pet-related street cleanliness rules for the 21st century
Yes, you guessed it right, that also includes baguettes and cheeses
Reportedly, the aim of the local government is to curb violence and disorder among the youth
Silesian is spoken by about half a million people in the south of the country
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
Catch up with some recommendations for the 2024 European Capital of Culture programme from the mayor of Tartu
An interview with the ICLEI regional director for Europe аfter the close of COP28
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team