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ABB to acquire silicon carbide-based power conversion firm Advantics
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Fusion42 · 21 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
ABB acquires Advantics, a silicon carbide power conversion specialist, to strengthen its DC portfolio for data centres, industrial microgrids and EV infrastructure. The deal adds high-efficiency SiC technology (up to 99% conversion efficiency) to ABB's power management capabilities ahead of forecast growth in DC electrification.
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If you build anything that sits between a power source and a data centre, industrial microgrid or EV charger, ABB just acquired a proven buyer willing to pay for 99%-efficient SiC conversion tech. The market for DC power components is consolidating—your exit has a price on it.
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