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Silicon Austria Labs at a Glance
ALL ABOUT SAL
The Research Center
Research. Facts. Progress.
The Research Center
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VISION, MISSION & VALUES
Our Mission Statement
The principles of our research.
Our Mission Statement
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CREATING INNOVATIONS TOGETHER
Collaboration
Driving innovation forward together.
Collaboration
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Industries
Innovation happens where research meets application. SAL helps companies across a wide range of industries turn technological challenges into competitive advantages.
Semiconductor & Equipment
Semiconductor & Equipment
The semiconductor and equipment industry forms the foundation of modern digital technologies, but faces intense pressure to innovate, increasing process complexity, and growing cost pressures. SAL supports chip manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and material providers in overcoming these challenges by combining expertise from five specialized research areas focused on the key technologies of future product generations.
Automotive & Mobility
Automotive & Mobility
The Automotive & Mobility industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by electrification, automation, and connectivity. SAL supports this transition with advanced R&D in sensors, power electronics, wireless communication and embedded systems.
The convergence of electrification, digitalization, and autonomous driving is opening up new possibilities towards green energy transition, efficiency, safety and comfort in integrated, intelligent and sustainable systems.
Industrial & Automation
Industrial & Automation
The industrial and automation sector is undergoing a transformation driven by digitalization and increasing demands for efficiency. SAL supports this transformation through innovative research aimed at developing intelligent, flexible, and future-proof production systems.
Energy & Infrastructure
Energy & Infrastructure
At Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), we are not just imagining a carbon-neutral future - we are building the electronic backbone to make it a reality. As a leading research center for electronic based systems, we partner with industry leaders to transition away from fossil fuels through the strategic substitution of oil and gas with high-efficiency electrical alternatives.
Consumer & Smart Devices
Consumer & Smart Devices
The Consumer & Smart Devices industry drives innovation by integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and wearable systems into everyday products that improve connectivity, convenience, and user experience. Its applications span healthcare, smart homes, entertainment, and communication, making it a key sector for digital transformation and the development of intelligent solutions.
Health, MedTech & Pharma
Health, MedTech & Pharma
Health Technology research focuses on advancing technologies for healthcare, diagnostics, monitoring, and medical innovation, including sensor systems, wearable devices, data analytics, microelectronics, and smart health solutions. SAL supports the health sector with R&D spanning from technologies and components to integrated systems.
Software & IT Services
Software & IT Services
Our software and IT services range from system modeling and AI optimization to independent verification and testing — delivering high-performance, secure, and future-proof solutions.
Aviation & Space
Aviation & Space
Aviation and space research focuses on advancing (aero)space technologies for efficiency, safety, sovereignty and sustainability, covering areas like power electronics, sensor systems, autonomous systems, and communication technologies. SAL supports these industries with R&D from technologies over components to systems.
Semiconductor & Equipment
Semiconductor & Equipment
The semiconductor and equipment industry forms the foundation of modern digital technologies, but faces intense pressure to innovate, increasing process complexity, and growing cost pressures. SAL supports chip manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and material providers in overcoming these challenges by combining expertise from five specialized research areas focused on the key technologies of future product generations.
Automotive & Mobility
Automotive & Mobility
The Automotive & Mobility industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by electrification, automation, and connectivity. SAL supports this transition with advanced R&D in sensors, power electronics, wireless communication and embedded systems.
The convergence of electrification, digitalization, and autonomous driving is opening up new possibilities towards green energy transition, efficiency, safety and comfort in integrated, intelligent and sustainable systems.
Industrial & Automation
Industrial & Automation
The industrial and automation sector is undergoing a transformation driven by digitalization and increasing demands for efficiency. SAL supports this transformation through innovative research aimed at developing intelligent, flexible, and future-proof production systems.
Energy & Infrastructure
Energy & Infrastructure
At Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), we are not just imagining a carbon-neutral future - we are building the electronic backbone to make it a reality. As a leading research center for electronic based systems, we partner with industry leaders to transition away from fossil fuels through the strategic substitution of oil and gas with high-efficiency electrical alternatives.
Our Partners
Our Services at a Glance
From the initial idea to market-ready technology: SAL supports companies and research partners with customized services in the areas of research, development, prototyping, testing, and technology transfer.
Our
Infrastructure
At our three locations, we combine scientific excellence with state-of-the-art research infrastructure, thereby laying the groundwork for technological innovation.
GRAZ | LINZ | VILLACH
News & Events
Latest news, inspiring success stories, and upcoming events: Get a glimpse into our research, partnerships, and activities at our locations in Graz, Linz, and Villach.
Built to perform. Tested to last.
State-of-the-art testing methods combined with advanced technological expertise
At the SAL Validation Lab, technologies are put to the test under realistic and extreme conditions. With advanced mechanical, physical, environmental, and chemical testing capabilities, we support the development of reliable, high-performance, and durable products—from research through quality assurance.
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