20.01.2026
Fabmatics Hosts Breakout Session on Automated Reticle Logistics at the Innovation Forum for Automation 2026
On January 29–30, 2026, the global semiconductor community will once again gather in Dresden for the Innovation Forum for Automation. As a proud member of the Automation Network Dresden, Fabmatics will contribute with its own dedicated Breakout Session, addressing one of the most complex and performance‑critical areas in semiconductor manufacturing.
Breakout Session | January 29, 4pm | Automated Reticle Logistics – From Concept to Implementation
Reticle logistics play a decisive role in lithography performance. Ensuring availability, safety, and efficiency requires deeply integrated automation, intelligent planning, and seamless interaction between storage, transport, handling, and scheduling systems.
Our Breakout Session at this year’s Innovation Forum for Automation offers a full journey from conceptual beginnings to real‑world implementation. Drawing from years of Fabmatics and customer experience, the session highlights:
- Why reticle handling is a key performance driver in modern fabs
- State‑of‑the‑art handling solutions for 200 mm and 300 mm manufacturing environments
- Technical automation concepts for storage, transport, and handling systems
- Digital validation through simulation, reducing risks before implementation
- Intelligent reticle scheduling to ensure availability and maximize tool utilization
Our Speakers
- Prof. Dr. Germar Schneider, Infineon Technologies
- Dr.-Ing. Karl-Benedikt Reith, Fabmatics
Together with our moderators Jan Klinger (VP Sales & Business Development, Fabmatics) and Martin Däumler (Department Manager Product Development & Product Support, Fabmatics), they will provide strategic insights, practical examples, and real‑world project experience from some of the world’s most advanced semiconductor fabs.
Who Should Attend?
The session is ideal for:
- Lithography and automation engineers
- Fab planners and integration specialists
- Decision‑makers preparing new fab designs, modernizations, or capacity optimization projects
If your goal is to unlock new performance potential in lithography through smarter, safer, and more efficient reticle logistics, this session is a must-attend.
Meet & Greet with our HERO Scout | Live Demo
Visit us on the exhibition floor and experience how our HERO Scout mobile robot enhances automation in reticle logistics.
As a cleanroom‑compatible AGV, HERO Scout demonstrates live how reticles can be transported safely, reliably, and efficiently, a crucial enabler for a seamlessly integrated reticle supply chain and high‑performance lithography operations.
Learn more about the HERO Scout
Key Facts about the Innovation Forum for Automation 2026
Event Date: 29.-30.01.2026
Location: DGUV Akademie, Dresden | Germany
Conference Language: English
Organizer: Automation Network Dresden
Breakout Session: January 29, 2026, starting 4pm