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Posted on December 16, 2025
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QuantumDiamonds announces a €152 million investment in a new Munich site to enhance EU tech sovereignty, creating 200 jobs.
BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - QuantumDiamonds, a German company whose technology allows semiconductor companies to test out products and detect any defects, announced a 152 million euros ($178 million) investment plan for a new site in Munich.
The Munich site is seen as key in terms of the European Union's plans to produce its own technology and software components, and for the EU to keep up with the United States and China in the global tech sector, added QuantumDiamonds.
"This investment is a strategic commitment to European technology sovereignty," said Kevin Berghoff, CEO and co-founder of QuantumDiamonds, in a statement.
Construction is due to start on the Munich site in the first quarter of next year, and the project is expected to create 200 high-salary roles in place when the facility will open, added Berghoff.
Industry group SEMI Europe had recommended last month that the EU should incentivise investments by computer chip equipment, materials and design companies to ensure the EU does not lag further behind U.S. and Asian rivals in the tech field.
($1 = 0.8531 euros)
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta;Editing by Jan Strupczewski)
An investment plan is a strategy outlining how an individual or organization intends to allocate resources, such as money, to achieve specific financial goals over a defined period.
Technology sovereignty refers to the ability of a nation or region to control its own technology and digital infrastructure, ensuring independence from foreign influence and enhancing national security.
Job creation is the process of generating new employment opportunities, often through business expansion, investment, or economic growth initiatives, which can help reduce unemployment rates.
Semiconductor technology involves materials and devices that conduct electricity under certain conditions, crucial for manufacturing electronic components like chips used in computers and other devices.
A strategic commitment is a long-term decision made by an organization to allocate resources towards a specific goal or initiative, often aimed at achieving competitive advantage or growth.
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