Book Review: “Electric Powertrain—Energy Systems, Power Electronics and Drives for Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles"

My over-arching comment, having thoroughly read this amazing book, is that I cannot improve on the authors' own assessment, but I will offer an independent critique below. The book was years in preparation and reflects the authors’ own wealth of industrial and academic experience. First, the authors’ prologue.

Dr. John M. Miller

International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs—ISPSD 2018

The 30th Annual International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits, (ISPSD) was held from May 13-17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. ISPSD, which is sponsored by the IEEE Electron Devices Society (EDS), and technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS), Industrial Applications Society (IAS), and Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ) is considered the world’s premier forum for scientific and technical discussions in all areas of power semiconductor devices, power integrated circuits and packaging.

Gary M. Dolny

Interview: Littelfuse Discusses Acquisition of IXYS, Future of SiC and Non-SiC Components

Littelfuse provides circuit protection in consumer electronics, automobiles, and industrial equipment. With their switches, fuses, and more in tow, the company’s reach is growing.

EE Power Editorial

Interview: ROHM Focuses on SiC Plus for Automotive and Industrial Markets

Bodo´s Power Systems recently interviewed Christian André, Heiko Metzger, Dr. Andreas Bauknecht, and Aly Mashaly, the management of ROHM Europe and ROHM Semiconductor GmbH in Willich about actual and future economic and technological plans and developments of the company, especially in Europe.    

Roland R. Ackermann

Semiconductors Bring Robots Closer to Humans

Robots have long been the workhorses on the production lines in modern factories. Manufacturers worldwide benefit in terms of increased productivity and cost optimization. Against the background of Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory, the latest generation of industrial robots is revolutionizing traditional production processes. This generation is used as collaborative robots, otherwise known as cobots. They work alongside people, support them in the respective manufacturing processes and increase the quality of the finished products thanks to their highly precise and safe working methods.

Dr. Peter Wawer