AFRY empowers SweGaN semiconductor production expansion in Sweden

Sweden-based semiconductor manufacturer SweGaN has selected AFRY as its partner to provide comprehensive support and expertise across various disciplines as they embark on the establishment of their new headquarters and semiconductor production facility in Linköping, Sweden. 

AFRY’s cyber security experts are guiding SweGan in securing its IP (Immaterial Properties) and trade secrets and ensuring customer integrity. Additionally, AFRY is providing a bouquet of expert professional services including IT, OT (operational technology), ERP, CE marking, construction of the new production facility, server room construction, electrical, security, work environment, quality assurance, risk management, and project management.

The semiconductor epiwafer supplier SweGaN is currently transitioning from a startup to a scale-up operation. AFRY is assisting SweGaN’s scale-up journey with a variety of services to build a new ‘state-of-the-art’ production facility in Linköping. 

The opening of the semiconductor production facility will enable Sweden, and in extension Europe, to strengthen the European supply chain and compete against Taiwan, China, the U.S., South Korea, and Japan – currently the main providers of semiconductors. Increased access to robust semiconductor offerings in Europe will also make it easier to develop and produce electric vehicles, solar inverters, and power supplies in Europe, while also reducing dependency on competing countries.

The semiconductor industry, a rapidly expanding global sector, plays a pivotal role in various technologies, including electric vehicles, solar inverters, power supplies, and more. These semiconductors are essential components that collectively contribute to the advancement of a more sustainable society.

“Initially, we asked AFRY to support and secure our cyber security operations,” Henrik Tölander, COO SweGaN, said in a Monday media statement. “After understanding AFRY’s wide range of competencies and services, we determined it would be highly favourable to bring all professional services for the new facility under one roof. Partnering with AFRY, we can now focus SweGaN resources on our growth and expansion goals.”

“I am very proud that SweGaN chose us for this project. The client saw the value of one supplier for all their professional service needs,” Michael Blom, section manager at AFRY, said. “As SweGaN’s full service provider, we can gain a comprehensive, holistic overview of their needs and offer a customer-tailored solution.”

Industrial Cyber News Desk

Industrial Cyber News Desk