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Catapults

Siemens Power Electronics Innovation Hub

Date: 26.04.2024

Topics: Net Zero, Power Electronics

Siemens power electronics hub

The opportunity

In a first for both companies, the strategic collaboration between Siemens UK plc and the Catapult aims to help build the UK’s ambition to lead globally in power electronics, machines and drives. The Siemens Power Electronics Innovation Hub represents the combined dedication of both organisations to nurture innovation and champion sustainable tech progress.

The rapidly advancing landscape of power electronics offers a wealth of opportunities to deliver Net Zero through electrification.

Located in Newport, there is a strategic hub for connecting with academic institutions, Catapults, RTOs, industry insiders, emerging start-ups and funding organisations.

The partnership with Siemens highlights CSA Catapult’s expertise and highlights the untapped potential of the UK’s electronics sector.

Our role

The Catapult’s technology centre of excellence is a key intervention for UK industry and provides involvement in the research initiatives and is pivotal in the pursuit of groundbreaking innovations in smart power electronics. By integrating artificial intelligence, the Catapult’s power electronics team can develop data models that help solve complex industry demands.

Siemens power electronics

Outcomes

The strategic partnership is a platform for mutual research and commercial pursuits, focussed on state-of-the-art power electronics, machines and drives.

Expected outcomes include enhanced technical proficiencies, skills development and potential new jobs in the UK.

Siemens Power Electronics Innovation Hub

Our innovation hub partnership with CSA Catapult is bucking up the trends for electrification, digitalisation and sustainability for the wider UK PEMD sector. Together we are maturing smart power electronics technologies with compound semiconductors through working in ecosystems of SMEs, universities and research technology organisations, as well as creating new full-time jobs and sponsoring students to contribute towards PEMD skills and talent development in the UK.”

Imran Agha, Head of Technology & Innovation UK Centre of Competence Power Electronics, Siemens UK

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To learn more about how we can work together, get in touch with a member of our team today.

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