Press Release

2010-05-25

Semikron takes over the majority of Compact Dynamics

• Photo: 0,05MB
• Word: 0,38MB

Nuremberg, 26 May 2010 – Again Semikron International points the way for powertrain systems for hybrid and electric vehicles by taking over the majority of Compact Dynamics GmbH, a development specialist for innovative electrical drives and control systems. Thus, Semikron, a global provider of power electronic systems, can now offer development competence from power electronics to electrical motors. 

 

Our aim is to develop innovative, light-weight and compact systems with high efficiency, in order to meet the ever increasing demand for highly compact drives combining state-of-the-art power electronics and control systems. The drive systems are optimized for use in hybrid and electric vehicles such as cars, busses and utility vehicles, as well as construction, forest, agricultural systems and forklift trucks.

 

“We complement each other perfectly” says Dirk Heidenreich, CEO of the Semikron Group, “Both our companies have long ranging experience in power electronic systems and are very innovative, corresponding to the Semikron philosophy “We set the standards”. Maximilian Eck, General Manager of Compact Dynamics is enthusiastic: “Together, we integrate the technology of electrical motors, control electronics and power electronics to offer highly efficient, compact and light-weight drive systems to vehicle manufacturers.”

 

Following the joint venture with Magna in June 2009 and the launch of the new Semikron SKAI2 IGBTs and MOSFET systems for hybrid and electric vehicles in May 2010, this investment is another step towards Innovative Electromobility.

 

About SEMIKRON:
Semikron is an internationally leading power semiconductor manufacturer. Founded in 1951, the German-based family enterprise employs 3200 people worldwide. Semikron comprises a global network of 35 companies with production plants in China, Korea, India, South Africa, Brazil, USA, Italy, France, Slovakia and Germany that guarantees fast and competent on-site customer care.

 

Products:
The products range from chips, discrete semiconductors, transistor, diode and thyristor power modules to customer specific solutions and integrated power electronic systems for applications from one kilowatt into the Megawatt range. Semikron is the market leader in the field of diode/thyristor semiconductor modules, with a 37% share of the worldwide market. (Source: IMS Research „The worldwide market for power semiconductor discretes and modules“2008).

 

Applications:
Semikron technology powers nearly half of the globally installed wind power capacity. According to a survey carried out by BTM Consult ApS, the total wind power capacity installed until 2009 was 122 Gigawatt. 57 Gigawatt comprises semiconductors from Semikron. “Semikron inside” has become a trademark for markets such as industrial drives, power supplies, renewable energy, battery vehicles and the rail industry. In 2009 Semikron formed a 50/50 joint venture with Magna Electronics to develop and produce inverters and chargers for electric and hybrid vehicles. As a significant innovator in the power electronics sector, many of Semikron’s developments have been accepted as industrial standards.

www.semikron.com

 

About Compact Dynamics: 
Compact Dynamics specializes in the development and prototyping of innovative electric drive systems with a particular focus on automotive applications including high-power electric drives for motor sport applications. Its services range from the development of customised designs to the development of motors with integrated power electronics and control units as well as prototyping and small series production. Since the company’s foundation ten years ago, Compact Dynamics has become a well acknowledged provider of systems which exhibit a particular high degree of integration for the European automotive industry and its suppliers. 

 

Compact Dynamics GmbH

 Moosstraße 9, 82319 Starnberg

 Tel.: +49 8151 9043-0

Fax: +49 8151 9043-20

www.compact-dynamics.de 

info@compact-dynamics.de

 

Products: 
Compact Dynamics develops system solutions for hybrid systems and direct drives. These solutions also include the configuration of motor technology, power electronics and control software. The company also manufactures the key components such as electrical motors, actuators, power electronics and control systems.   

• Photo: 0,05MB
• Word: 0,38MB