The demand for chips will also rise sharply for other applications such as sensors and processors. (©Shutter2U - stock.adobe.com)
MARKET ANALYSIS

Growth in power semiconductors to triple by 2030

According to current estimates by the German industry association ZVEI, growth in the market for power semiconductors will triple by 2030 and thus develop six times as fast as the overall semiconductor market. With a 30 % share of the market for power semiconductors, Europe is currently the world market leader - this position must be strengthened and expanded.

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The HTRS series is suitable for measuring currents in point machines, crossing gates and signalling systems. (©Chopard Photography - stock.adobe.com)
ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENT

LEM launches high accuracy transducer for current measurement of trackside applications

LEM has introduced a current transducer series, ideal for retrofitting trackside applications or for reducing the cost of new installations. Due to its robust design and standardized 4-20 mA out, it can also be used in automation or the control of PV-plants. The transducer’s primary circuit, in combination with two ASiCs to detect the magnetic field, enables precise current measurement.

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Electricity imports from Switzerland's neighboring countries often come from greenhouse gas-intensive energy sources such as coal and gas. (©Tom Bayer - stock.adobe.com)
SUSTAINABILITY

How electric cars help to reduce electricity imports

Swiss electricity generation has a very low carbon footprint. However, this is often not the case for imports. Researchers from the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Automation, led by Empa researcher Loris di Natale, investigated how electric cars could help reduce the need for energy imports from fossil fuels.

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With its unique concept, SPS covers the entire spectrum of smart and digital automation – from simple sensors to intelligent solutions, from what is feasible today to the vision of a fully digitalized industrial world. (©CREATIVE WONDER - stock.adobe.com)
TRADE FAIR NEWS

SPS 2021 is canceled

Following the announcement made by Bavarian Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söder in a press conference, Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH is canceling the SPS - Smart Production Solutions, which was scheduled to take place in Nuremberg from November 23 - 25, 2021.

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