Workshop “From Cleanroom to Greenroom” – Advancing Sustainable Cleanroom Solutions

With the workshop “From Cleanroom to Greenroom”, IMS CHIPS and its partners hosted a highly successful exchange on sustainable cleanroom solutions, energy efficiency, and green cleanroom strategies.

Jennifer Greim and Maximilian Stange from Fraunhofer IWU opened the workshop with insights into sustainability reporting, regulatory requirements, funding opportunities, and certification schemes for industrial cleanrooms, providing a solid foundation for the discussions.

A key highlight was the presentation by Martin Zimmermann, Head of Technology at IMS CHIPS, who demonstrated the transformation from a conventional cleanroom to an energy-efficient greenroom using real-world examples. The focus was on cost efficiency, technical feasibility, and system optimization.

During the interactive sessions, participants alternated between a simulation workshop on implementing sustainability strategies in cleanroom environments led by Chiara Führer and a guided tour of implemented measures with Martin Zimmermann and Klaus Gunter. Both formats supported direct knowledge transfer to participants’ own facilities.

The workshop concluded with SWOT analyses on sustainable cleanroom strategies and an in-depth exchange of experiences.

The consistently positive feedback highlights the growing demand for solutions in energy-intensive cleanroom environments and their sustainable transformation. IMS CHIPS will further develop and expand this format, stay tuned.
The workshop clearly demonstrates that green cleanroom transformation is a key driver for the sustainable future of microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing.