Source: Würth Elektronik eiSos news
Waldenburg (Germany), 3 May 2018 – Alexander Gerfer, CTO of Würth Elektronik eiSos Group, has been appointed to the twelve-strong Board of Directors of the Power Sources Manufacturers Association PSMA. The international association for power electronics has set itself the goal of increasing and propagating knowledge about technologies and developments in the context of energy sources and the transformation of energy.
“It is a great honor for me to join the board of directors of this prestigious organization. The PSMA has rendered outstanding service globally in the dissemination of knowledge in the electronics industry. I wish to help intensify these activities through my work,” says Alexander Gerfer.
“From my experience in application and design consultancy at Würth Elektronik eiSos, I know: as an engineer, you never stop learning. Particularly the new generation of SiC and GaN high power switches which has special challenges for us as a manufacturer of inductive components. Besides the transfer of practical knowledge, new core materials and package types are also important with a requirement for improved specification data. New topologies are also called for here in order to achieve maximum efficiency. I would like to support bridge building between university research and technical expertise in industry,” stresses Alexander Gerfer.
About PSMA
PSMA is a non-profit professional organization with the two-fold objective of enhancing the stature and reputation of its members and their products, and improving their technological power sources knowledge. Its aim is to educate the electronics industry, academia, government and industry communities as to the applications and importance of all types of power sources and conversion devices.
Further info at www.psma.com
About Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG
Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components for the electronics industry. Production sites in Europe, Asia and North America supply a growing number of customers worldwide. The product program encompasses EMC components, inductors, transformers, HF components, varistors, capacitors, power modules, LEDs, plug connectors, power supply elements, wireless power coils, switches, connection technology and fuse holders. Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG, together with its specialized affiliated companies, form the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group.
About the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group
Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG (Focus: standard components), Würth Elektronik iBE GmbH (Focus: customized passive components for the automotive industry), Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc. (Focus: transformers and custom magnetics), Würth Elektronik Stelvio Kontek S.p.A. (Focus: customized plug connectors), AMBER wireless GmbH (Focus: wireless data transmission solutions) and IQD Frequency Products Ltd (Focus: frequency-control components) form the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group. The group of companies with 6,700 employees generated sales of approx. € 653 million in 2017. The Würth Elektronik eiSos Group is one of the biggest European manufacturers of passive components and operates in 50 countries.
Through its technology partnership with the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler Formula E Team and its support for the Formula E racing series, the Group demonstrates its innovative strength in eMobility (www.we-speed-up-the-future.com). Other global growth markets, such as Energy Harvesting, Internet of Things and Wireless Communication, are addressed with innovative products.
The Würth Elektronik eiSos Group is part of the Würth Group, the world market leader for assembly and fastening technology.