On 25 May, NXP will celebrate 70 years of semiconductor production in Nijmegen. NXP Semiconductors is a key economic and social player, both in the region and within the Lifeport innovation network.
Anyone driving along the Graafseweg into Nijmegen will see NXP's striking blue factory in the shape of a chip on the right. Some 15 billion chips are made here every year. It is the largest factory of the multinational, which has over 34,000 employees in more than 30 countries. The Nijmegen site employs some 2,000 people in the factory and R&D departments. In addition, NXP generates many jobs at numerous suppliers in the region.
Even in less successful times, a proactive approach has always been paramount to continuing to innovate and break new ground. To remain among the frontrunners, NXP – which was formed in 2006 when Philips sold its semiconductor division to investors – spends around 2 billion euros annually on research and development worldwide. For example, over the past few years, more than 100 million euros has been invested in the Nijmegen factory to enable the adoption and expansion of the latest production techniques.
Nowadays, the Nijmegen branch mainly develops and produces chips for the automotive industry. There isn't a car driving around the world without a chip from NXP. These include chips for the car radio, for the ABS, to measure tyre pressure or for the battery management of an electric car.
NXP is also currently investing heavily in the development of sustainable chips. Smart chips can make a huge contribution to reducing the power consumption of the devices in which they are installed. With smart chips for battery management in electric cars, for example, the range can be significantly extended. Chips can also help to further reduce the power consumption of power adapters (e.g. for Wi-Fi routers). And in smart buildings, chips can better adjust the lighting, heating and cooling to suit the conditions and the presence of people.
In addition, NXP in Nijmegen is developing an increasing number of chips for medical applications, such as the latest generation of X-ray equipment, which emits far less harmful radiation.
For its large investments in R&D, NXP regularly writes so-called green loans for investors, the proceeds of which are used exclusively to develop chips that contribute to sustainability. In this way, the company already raised US$3 billion for investment in green innovations....
The management also maintains close ties with educational and research institutions, such as the Nijmegen Technovium, HAN University of Applied Sciences and Radboud University. In this way, the study programmes are constantly tailored to the needs of the technical industry.
Jean Schreurs is also a member of The Economic Board, where, on behalf of NXP, he maintains close ties with other companies, public authorities and educational institutions within the Lifeport innovation network. Within this network, insights and knowledge are exchanged, ideas are developed and partnerships are formed in the areas in which the region excels: health, food, high-tech and energy.
We wish NXP a wonderful celebration and a bright future!
Anyone driving along the Graafseweg into Nijmegen will see NXP's striking blue factory in the shape of a chip on the right. Some 15 billion chips are made here every year. It is the largest factory of the multinational, which has over 34,000 employees in more than 30 countries. The Nijmegen site employs some 2,000 people in the factory and R&D departments. In addition, NXP generates many jobs at numerous suppliers in the region.
Innovation
Its history dates back to 1953, when Philips Semiconductors began producing its first chips in the basement of the Twentse Bank on Hertogstraat, in the centre of Nijmegen. Philips grew rapidly and, in the years that followed, would take the lead in developing groundbreaking chips for colour televisions, FM radios, mobile phone masts and hearing aids, to name but a few applications.Even in less successful times, a proactive approach has always been paramount to continuing to innovate and break new ground. To remain among the frontrunners, NXP – which was formed in 2006 when Philips sold its semiconductor division to investors – spends around 2 billion euros annually on research and development worldwide. For example, over the past few years, more than 100 million euros has been invested in the Nijmegen factory to enable the adoption and expansion of the latest production techniques.
Nowadays, the Nijmegen branch mainly develops and produces chips for the automotive industry. There isn't a car driving around the world without a chip from NXP. These include chips for the car radio, for the ABS, to measure tyre pressure or for the battery management of an electric car.
Sustainability
NXP is currently taking significant steps towards more sustainable production. The company is reducing its water consumption and ensuring that more and more water is reused. The factory already runs entirely on green electricity, and the possibility is being explored of NXP purchasing green (surplus) electricity from solar panels on new homes in the neighbourhood in the future. If the net metering scheme is abolished in the near future, residents will be able to sell their surplus solar energy to NXP in this way.NXP is also currently investing heavily in the development of sustainable chips. Smart chips can make a huge contribution to reducing the power consumption of the devices in which they are installed. With smart chips for battery management in electric cars, for example, the range can be significantly extended. Chips can also help to further reduce the power consumption of power adapters (e.g. for Wi-Fi routers). And in smart buildings, chips can better adjust the lighting, heating and cooling to suit the conditions and the presence of people.
In addition, NXP in Nijmegen is developing an increasing number of chips for medical applications, such as the latest generation of X-ray equipment, which emits far less harmful radiation.
For its large investments in R&D, NXP regularly writes so-called green loans for investors, the proceeds of which are used exclusively to develop chips that contribute to sustainability. In this way, the company already raised US$3 billion for investment in green innovations....
Socially involved
Working at NXP means contributing to a sustainable and safe world. NXP Nijmegen believes it is important to contribute to the city and the region in various ways. For example, NXP provides financial support for an initiative to refurbish bicycles for people on low incomes. NXP staff also teach pupils at the IMC Weekend School, and job-application training sessions are regularly held for VMBO students. Furthermore, NXP takes part in the ‘De Baas van Morgen’ programme run by the JINC Foundation, in which a school pupil takes on the role of Jean Schreurs as managing director for a day.The management also maintains close ties with educational and research institutions, such as the Nijmegen Technovium, HAN University of Applied Sciences and Radboud University. In this way, the study programmes are constantly tailored to the needs of the technical industry.
Jean Schreurs is also a member of The Economic Board, where, on behalf of NXP, he maintains close ties with other companies, public authorities and educational institutions within the Lifeport innovation network. Within this network, insights and knowledge are exchanged, ideas are developed and partnerships are formed in the areas in which the region excels: health, food, high-tech and energy.
Koning Willem I Award
In 2022, NXP won the biennial King Willem I Prize in the Large Enterprise category, for demonstrating courage, decisiveness, perseverance, sustainability and innovative strength. The prize is regarded as the ‘Oscar’ of the Dutch business world.For ever young
NXP has been in existence for over 15 years and is a healthy, dynamic company that is constantly developing products that make the world a little better.We wish NXP a wonderful celebration and a bright future!
