ABB to acquire silicon carbide-based power conversion firm Advantics

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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