Now stronger in hybrid and electric vehicle market Semikron takes over the majority of Compact Dynam

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.