It has been announced that the PCIM Expo & Conference, the global forum for innovation and collaboration in power electronics, is to be held in India for the first time. Taking place on 9 and 10 December 2025 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Conference and Exhibition Centre in New Delhi, the event will bring together the world’s leading players in the sector.

In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for large motors with high output and high torque in consumer and industrial equipment such as air conditioning systems, massage chairs, and financial terminals. The drivers to control these motors in the equipment require high current drive and high functionality.

The semiconductor industry is poised for significant growth in 2025, driven by AI, electric vehicles, and high-performance computing, with revenue expected to reach $717 billion. However, the sector faces challenges such as supply chain strain and underinvestment in mature nodes.

How do electronic devices work under deep waters? How do such devices perform efficient operation under high water pressure? The answer is “underwater electronics”. Any device working against the force of water needs exceptional mechanical strength. The article explores the world of electronics beneath the oceans.

Thanks to a new type of airflow booster for ionic wind, completely new fields of application are opening up for the start-up Ionic Wind Technologies. In future, the patented technology is to be used primarily for cooling data centers and high-performance electronics. The Empa spin-off has already won several awards.

Silicon carbide has been hailed as the potential replacement for silicon due to its unique properties. Here’s a look at the properties that make the material so extraordinary, and its use in power electronics.

The Kavli Foundation, the Klaus Tschira Foundation, and philanthropist Kevin Wells have launched a joint initiative to advance the development of next-generation superconducting materials: with a multi-million-dollar investment, an international team of scientists will design and test new superconductors based on quantum geometry concepts. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be used to predict unique material properties and structures that could achieve revolutionary levels of superconductivity.

Littelfuse, Inc., an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, has announced the launch of the TPSMB-L Series Automotive TVS Diodes, designed explicitly for Battery Management Systems in 800 V electric vehicles. These innovative diodes feature an industry-leading ultra-low clamping voltage, providing superior protection for sensitive components such as Analog Front End and Battery Management ICs.

Whether in traction motors for rail transport, wind energy systems, or drive technology, the use of electric motors or generators with frequency converters is increasingly becoming the norm. However, this trend also introduces the risk of electrical voltage developing between the inner and outer rings of rolling bearings.

The gap between academia and industry in Europe is widening, posing challenges for research collaboration and innovation. This article explores the evolving roles of universities and companies in research, highlighting how academia leans towards invention while industry prioritizes market-driven innovation.