Lund-based nanotechnology company Alix Labs, led by CEO Jonas Sundqvist, is making strides in developing advanced semiconductor components. Rapidus reports the startup has secured guarantees for two-thirds of the € 14.5 million (SEK 165 million) it needs to build a pilot facility and conduct beta testing with global semiconductor manufacturers.
Their technology, based on research at Lund University, uses a plasma chamber to shrink semiconductor components such as transistors and memory, critical for producing AI processors. These smaller components allow manufacturers to fit more transistors on chips, boosting performance—a key requirement for AI applications.
“With our machine, producers can manufacture these components at a much smaller size while maintaining the same performance. This allows them to pack many more transistors on, for example, a computer chip, enabling them to build much more powerful computers than today—something that is essential for AI applications,”
says Jonas Sundqvist to Rapidus
He expects a fully market-ready product by 2027. The startup is targeting global markets, including Taiwan, South Korea, the U.S., and potentially Germany.
Alix Labs has already begun testing its first machine with electronics manufacturers, using the advanced ecosystem in this region developed to supply high-tech projects like Max IV and ESS. The company anticipates maintaining some production in the region but is also considering expanding globally to meet rising demand.
