What are we taking home with us?

1. GaN for global electrification – this hot topic became even hotter: Power semiconductors made of gallium nitride will play a key role in reducing CO2 emissions in the electricity sector. The doubling of global electricity demand by 2050 requires peak efficiency for power converters of > 98%. Fh ISIT presented a market innovation with the vertical design of GaN power semiconductors.
2. Real-time failure predictions – discredited due to the complexity of implementation, but nevertheless a trigger for innovation: In addition to industrial drives, AI-based failure predictions (predictive maintenance, PdM) for electric motors and power modules are also gaining importance for electric aircraft, agricultural machinery, and other high-voltage classes. However, the feasibility in real-world scenarios is still viewed critically. By developing an evaluated AI pipeline for failure predictions, PowerCare aims to increase its suitability for real-world applications (including signal noise, load fluctuations, etc.).