SandGrain launches secure IoT solution based on X-FAB’s proven 180 nm foundry technology
Technology collaboration enables first-time-right success and fast time-to-market for SandGrain’s CyberRock solution in a European ecosystem
SandGrain, a specialist in secure authentication platforms for connected electronics networks, and X-FAB, the analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, have announced their successful technology collaboration for the development and manufacturing of the CyberRock SGT1001 Token. This development marks a first-time-right success, leveraging X-FAB’s customized 180nm XP018 platform to deliver a secure, traceable European ecosystem that protects IoT devices against hacking, in alignment with the upcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), set to become mandatory on December 11, 2027.
The CyberRock SGT1001 Token is the vital trust anchor of SandGrain’s hybrid CyberRock solution. By combining secure silicon tokens with a robust SaaS cloud platform powered by secure HSMs, SandGrain’s flagship solution, CyberRock, delivers end-to-end, streamlined provisioning and certificate-free, post-quantum ready protection for connected devices. This hardware-software integration is said to position SandGrain at the forefront of scalable and standards-compliant IoT security. Designed to address the growing security challenges in industrial IoT and critical infrastructure worldwide, the integration of SandGrain’s authentication technology with X-FAB’s robust manufacturing capabilities enables fast time-to-market while ensuring compliance for next-generation automotive markets. The XP018 platform is a modular 180nm high-voltage CMOS technology supporting an extended temperature range from -40 to 175°C. It offers a broad device portfolio, including high-gain bipolar components, capacitors, and a comprehensive suite of design IP, such as automotive-grade non-volatile memory solutions. This technology modularity, device, and IP availability, along with the possibility for customization, make it suitable for cost-sensitive industrial and medical applications.
This announcement builds on SandGrain’s recent €13.5 million Series A funding round (announced December 9, 2025), highlighting the emphasis on European supply chain sovereignty amid rising cyber threats, the relentless drive of innovation, and quick execution to market. Reliability tests have been successfully completed in January 2026 ensuring lifetime operation, which was the final step in the formal product release.
“SandGrain sought a secure, renowned, and fully traceable European ecosystem for the CyberRock-Token development, and we are thrilled with X-FAB’s support from day one,” said Antoine Leclercq, Chief Operating Officer at SandGrain. “This strong collaboration has enabled a reliable and secure market readiness, and we’re excited about the product launch and our protecting connected electronics across Europe and other parts of the world.”
“X-FAB proudly collaborates with innovative startups like SandGrain to drive technological advancements,” said Joerg Doblaski, Business Unit Manager Smart CMOS & SOI at X-FAB. “Our excellent design support and ability to customize open-platform technologies, such as our XP018 platform, have enabled this first-time-right success and fast time-to-market within a strong European ecosystem.”
The collaboration underscores both companies’ role in shaping secure IoT ecosystems and will be showcased at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, March 10–12, hall 5, stand 173.
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