Press Briefing Prof. Christoph Kutter Chair Fraunhofer Group Microelectronics Jun 2026

In an era of connected devices, hardware security is paramount. Prof. Kutter detailed Fraunhofer’s initiatives in "Hardware Trust Anchors," ensuring that European technology remains secure against tampering and cyber threats. "Trust must be built into the hardware, not just added as software later," he asserted.

During the session, Prof. Kutter highlighted three strategic pillars defining the Group’s current roadmap: In an era of connected devices, hardware security

Prof. Kutter explicitly rejected autarky. "A 100% European smartphone is a fantasy and an economic suicide." In an era of connected devices

Press Briefing: Prof. Christoph Kutter, Chair of the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics not just added as software later