Founded in 2003, the Automation Network Dresden (AND) combines the expertise and competencies of the four Dresden-based automation specialists: Fabmatics, Kontron AIS, SYSTEMA and XENON. We are recognized globally for working on sophisticated fab automation projects and technologies in semiconductor and related high-tech industries. The focus of our competence network is to highlight current trends and developments in the field of automation and to develop solutions for the challenges of the future together with our customers and partners.
Since 2004 we have been bringing together automation enthusiasts from around the world at the annual “Innovation Forum for Automation” in Dresden. The 2-day-event provides a platform for more than 300 international executives, managers, engineers, and researchers to dive into the latest factory automation technology developments, challenges, and solutions. In addition to professional knowledge gain, it also offers an intimate, friendly, and open-minded space for networking and fruitful exchange.