Ambitions and vision

NXP Austria is a global leader in cryptography and security, specializing in secure contactless solutions for automotive, IoT, Industry 4.0, and mobile applications. The company develops both hardware and software solutions, enhancing safety, efficiency, and convenience in everyday life.

The Gratkorn site serves as a global competence center for secure contactless identification and communication systems, with a strong focus on electrification, digitization, and cybersecurity, including post-quantum cryptography. With over 800 employees from around 50 countries, NXP Austria drives innovation through research, design, product development, and marketing.

The company plays a crucial role in national and European research projects, collaborating with academic and industrial partners to accelerate technological advancements. Actively engaged in initiatives such as Horizon Europe and IPCEI, NXP Austria contributes to strengthening Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem.

Beyond technology, NXP Austria is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, recognized by the ‘Equalita’ quality label. The company also supports local communities through CSR initiatives and promotes STEM education in collaboration with universities to inspire the next generation of engineers.

Technical fields

NXP Austria specializes in secure solutions across multiple industries, with a strong focus on automotive, IoT, Industry 4.0, and mobile applications.

In the automotive sector, the company develops advanced secure processing and sensing solutions, including secure ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for precision location tracking and secure car access. Their vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technology enhances autonomous driving and road safety.

For IoT, NXP Austria provides secure edge processing devices, connectivity modules, and sensor integration platforms for smart cities, smart homes, and industrial IoT applications. These solutions ensure seamless, secure device connectivity and data integrity.

Industry 4.0 benefits from NXP’s secure contactless identification and communication systems, including RFID tags, NFC chips, and secure elements that enhance automation and manufacturing efficiency.

In the mobile sector, NXP Austria delivers secure connectivity solutions for mobile payments, access control, and contactless identification. Their NFC controllers and secure elements protect user data and enable secure transactions across smartphones, tablets, and wearables.

By combining security, reliability, and innovation, NXP Austria continues to develop cutting-edge technologies that address the evolving demands of high-tech industries.