From 9 – 11 June 2026, Nuremberg will once again become the international hub for power electronics. The PCIM Expo & Conference brings together experts from around the world to discuss the latest developments and future trends in the industry. The event provides a comprehensive overview of the innovative products, solutions, and trends that will help shape the power electronics industry in the future. This year, for the first time, a new stage will shine a light on the topic of artificial intelligence and data centers.

2025 saw total renewable power capacity reach 5149 gigawatts (GW) after the addition of 692 GW, or a 15.5% of annual increase, according to new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Renewable Capacity Statistics 2026 also finds renewable energy dominates the total capacity expansion at 85.6% share, while non-renewables continue to account for a smaller share of additions.

LG Energy Solution has announced that it has joined SDVerse, becoming the first battery company to participate. This move underscores the company’s technological leadership as it expands beyond battery manufacturing into the software and services that power next-generation vehicles.

Infineon Technologies AG ranked as the leading supplier of automotive semiconductors in 2025, according to market analysis by TechInsights. The company maintained its top position for the sixth consecutive year, reflecting its strong presence in the global automotive semiconductor market.

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has started to ship engineering samples of "TB9M030FG," the latest addition to its "SmartMCD" series of motor control devices. The new device integrates a microcontroller (MCU) and a motor driver, and incorporates sensorless control technology for low-speed operation of three-phase brushless DC motors. TB9M030FG is suitable for sensorless control of the three-phase brushless DC motors used in automotive applications, such as electric water pumps, electric oil pumps, electric fans, and electric blowers.

The surging demand for PCBs continues and is expected to put further pressure on the supply chain. This is primarily driven by the rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), expanding data center infrastructure, and continued volatility in the commodities market.

The widespread adoption of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new digital era. Alongside the excitement about the positive aspects, there’s also growing concern about the negative environmental impacts of AI. How much damage is this new technology doing to our planet, and what, if anything, can be done about it?

Semiconductors are essential for the continued expansion of the renewable energy revolution. But as well as powering the transition to clean energy, semiconductors also have significant negative environmental impacts. This paradox prompts two questions: Just how much harm is the transition to greener forms of energy causing to our planet? And what can we do to minimise this harm?

The global transition towards electrification and renewable energy has positioned power electronics as the backbone of modern infrastructure. However, the traditional "take-make-dispose" paradigm faces physical and regulatory limits due to shortages of critical materials and the increase in electronic waste.

Voltage drop occurs between the source and load in a circuit. Engineers can calculate voltage drop from a simple formula. However, the voltage drop calculation varies for resistors in parallel vs series. This article shares examples in response to the question of how to calculate voltage drop across a resistor. In addition, the article explains how engineers minimize unwanted voltage drops in practical applications.