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CDTA, Algiers / Algeria (Semi - Laboratory)

Acting on CDTA’s behalf to introduce & establish a semiconductor laboratory operation in Algeria.

- technology search / transfer / qualification

- equipment definition / purchasing

- operations architecture

- lead operations during ramp up

OSRAM, Regensburg / Germany (Optoelectronics)

Planning and elaboration of Osram’s latest optoelectronics fabrication line in Burgweinting, Germany.

- fabricator concept / investments

- dynamic multi technology capacity simulation

- advanced business impact modeling

INTEGRAL, Minsk / Belarus (Semiconductors)

Provide and facilitate sub micron technology knowhow for Integral’s 200mm mixed signal semiconductor introduction in Minsk.

- technology process knowhow & transfer

Compania Vale do Rio Doce, Vitoria / Brazil (Mining - Logistics)

Development of an advanced logistics modeling application to support CVRD’s complex Ion Ore railroad operation.

- dynamic neural network simulation

- network characteristics / behavior / capabilities

- capacity utilization / optimization

CBS, Belo Horizonte / Brazil (Semiconductors)

Initiate & establish the first 200mm, mixed signal semiconductor operation in South America, on CBS’ behalf.

- business development

- project feasibility & financing

- partnerships / alliances

- sourcing & licensing

- technology transfers / qualifications

- customer value management / going-to-market

- operations architecture

- operations management

- lead operations into equilibrium

BASF, Ludwigshafen / Germany (Electronics)

Study for the strategic positioning of BASF in the field of electronic grade chemicals / materials.

- market insights / opportunities

- industry characteristics / behavior

- strategic portfolio & acquisitions

- competitive environment / positioning

M&W Zander, Stuttgart / Germany (Microelectronics)

Provided market study of the total available market in the areas of semiconductors, display, solar technology manufacturing facilities for M&W Zander’s intended IPO in Singapore.

- accessible markets

- opportunities sizing

- competitive environment & positioning

GENOVAC, Freiburg / Germany (Biotechnology)

Generated an equity investment proposition for the growth of Genovac’s biotechnology operation in Europe.

- market elaboration

- technology / operation / financial due diligence

- business plan / modeling

- investor’s perspectives

RWE Schott Solar, Alzenau / Germany (Photovoltaic)

Elaborated together with RWE SCHOTT Solar the establishment of a photovoltaic foundry corporation in Dubai, UAE.

- market / project feasibility

- business model / plan

- risk assessment

- investors’ perspectives

Curetis, Holzgerlingen / Germany (Biotechnology)

Startup management of a molecular diagnostics company, which focuses on development & commercialization of reliable, fast & cost-effective solutions for diagnosing severe infectious diseases.

- business modeling / planning

- first round financing

- initial company management

Petrobras, Rio de Janeiro / Brazil (Renewable Energy)

Conducted for Petrobras’ renewable energy division a solar grade silicon production plant feasibility evaluation.

- technology / site selection

- business plan / business modeling & risk assessment

- market perspectives / project feasibility

- investor’s perspective

Bosch (former ErSol), Erfurt / Germany (Photovoltaic)

Solar grade silicon production plant assessment.

- market analysis

- technology / site selection

- business plan / business modeling & risk assessment

- project feasibility

- investor’s perspective

Infineon, Dresden / Germany (Semiconductors)

Provided business & operations knowhow during the build up of the first european 300mm semiconductor manufacturing line.

- competitive cost & investment structure

- dynamic multi technology capacity simulations

- optimization of line utilization

- operations design / organization, business processes, roles &

responsibilities, staffing

IBM, White Plains / USA (Microelectronics / Semiconductors)

Realization of an operations competitiveness initiative across IBM’s microelectronic division. Initiative rolled out across all disciplines, ranging from research, over design, engineering, production & distribution, to sales, general & administration.

- concerned 24 sites in USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Ireland

and Japan

- bottom line effective cost reduction of 24% (∼1.6 B$)

Avtopribor, Vladimir / Russia (OLED)

Elaboration & evaluation of an organic light emitting diode technology manufacturing operation in Russia.

- market analysis / perspective

- technology selection / licensing, terms & conditions

- business planning / risk assessment

- business modeling / investors’ perspectives

Saba Fon, Sanaa / Yemen (Telecommunications)

GSM operator due diligence for venture capital investor Injazat, Kuwait.

- equity value assessment (market, technology, operations, financials)

- investor’s perspective

Genesis, Cadiz / Spain (Photovoltaic)

Establish on behalf of Genesis a photovoltaic thin film manufacturing operation in Cadiz, Spain and lead operation into equilibrium.

- market analysis / project feasibility

- technology selection

- facility / utilities, materials sourcing / contracting

- business planning

- funding / investors search & selection

- operations design / organization, business processes,

roles & responsibilities, staffing

- dynamic manufacturing line capacity simulation /

optimize operations

FHG ISE, Freiburg / Germany (Photovoltaic)

GaAs concentrator photovoltaic technology feasibility evaluation.

- market analysis / project feasibility

- technology requirements

- business plan

BASF, Ludwigshafen / Germany (Electronics)

Joint development of a new printed-board manufacturing technology.

- proprietary printed-board technology process development

- technology process / materials properties

- equipment definition / vendor search

- market analysis / project feasibility

- investor’s perspective

Our experts work with renown technology companies, which are operating in complex, challenging environments.

NXP (former SMST), Boeblingen / Germany (Semiconductors)

Participation in the joint venture SMST-negotiations between IBM and Philips. Squire operations to migrate to a 100% mixed signal technology portfolio.

- joint venture negotiations / business plan

- development / qualification support for the worldwide first

embedded logic technology process

- liquid crystal on silicon technology process development support

- operations design to support foundry needs

- advanced & highly productive cost modeling for fast / efficient

business impact assessments

- multi technology dynamic capacity simulation

Armenia Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources

Yerevan / Armenia (Energy)

Development & evaluation of a sustainable, long term energy concept, considering installed base of hydro, gas and nuclear power generation as well as latest renewable energy resources.

- sustainable energy concept

- energy generation roadmap

- business plans / economical impacts