Claus A. Petersen retiring from Semikron Danfoss
August 07, 2024
Power electronics manufacturer Semikron Danfoss will soon have a new leader as Claus A. Petersen is retiring from Semikron Danfoss and joining the Board of Directors. Dominic Dorfner has been named as his replacement.
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Another industry boost in cooperation
June 06, 2024
Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, announced the renewal of its cooperation agreement with Semikron Danfoss. The two enterprise’s alliance, which dates back to 2003, has been extended to further strengthen MiniSKiiP package technology.
Infineon and Semikron Danfoss team up on electromobility chips
July 14, 2023
Infineon Technologies AG has signed a multi-year volume agreement with Semikron Danfoss to increase the production silicon-based electromobility chips.
10 events that defined the industry in 2022
December 28, 2022
2022 has been, just like the years before it, a special year. Supply chain issues, geopolitical tension and the resurgence of the pandemic has kept the industry on its toes.
Dana secures SiC semiconductor capacity through supply agreement with Semikron Danfoss
December 08, 2022
Dana Incorporated has signed a long-term agreement with power module manufacturer Semikron Danfoss to secure the supply of silicon-carbide semiconductors, which are designed to be scalable in multiple-chip formats.
Green light for Semikron and Danfoss Silicon Power
August 22, 2022
Semikron and Danfoss Silicon Power are joining forces to establish a strong partner in power electronics. On August 22, less than five months after the companies first announced the plans, a new player in power semiconductor modules started doing business as Semikron Danfoss.
Danfoss re-starts its business in Ukraine
May 09, 2022
The company states that the business activities will focus on restoring critical infrastructure in damaged cities and towns.
SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power join forces
March 30, 2022
German manufacturer of power modules, SEMIKRON, is teaming up with Danish power module design and manufacturing company, Danfoss Silicon Power, to create a joint business specialised in power electronics and focusing on power semiconductor modules.
Bosch wants to create a European supply chain for SiC semiconductors
November 10, 2021
In a consortium led by Bosch, a total of 34 companies, universities, and research institutes from seven European countries have joined forces to work toward securing a leading role for Europe in new technologies based on silicon carbide
ON Semi to provide Danfoss with high power devices
July 06, 2020
ON Semiconductor will supply Danfoss Silicon Power with high power IGBTs and diodes for inverter traction modules in the fast growing electric vehicle market.
Danfoss secures capacities for electro-mobility chips at Infineon
June 18, 2020
In view of the long-term growing market demand for power semiconductors for electric cars, Danfoss A/S and Infineon Technologies AG have signed a multi-year volume agreement.
Danfoss shuts down site – hundreds of jobs lost
January 21, 2020
Danish industrial group, Danfoss, is taking steps to optimise and strengthen its competitiveness. This will result in a closure of the groups manufacturing site in Kolding, Denmark. Production from the site will be moved to the groups manufacturing location in Poland.
ZF and Danfoss seal strategic partnership
November 25, 2019
ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Danfoss Silicon Power GmbH have stepped up their existing cooperation with a new strategic partnership for silicon- and silicon-carbide power modules.
Danfoss expands NA footprint, capabilities
August 26, 2019
Danfoss is closing on the acquisition of all outstanding common shares of UQM Technologies Inc., a developer of alternative energy technologies including motors and inverters in the power range of up to 250 kW.
Danfoss inks Scanfil as worldwide supplier
August 26, 2019
EMS provider Scanfil announces that the company has signed a global framework with the Danfoss Group.
Danfoss expands electrification capability via acquisition
September 11, 2018
With the acquisition of AXCO-Motors, a provider of large electric solutions (from 250 kW and up to 6 MW) for applications like maritime vessels and off-highway vehicles, Danfoss has strengthened its global position within mobile electrification.
Danfoss to acquire wireless remote control business from Ikusi
August 07, 2018
Danfoss continues to invest in innovation to enable further growth, and announces that the company has reached an agreement to acquire the Remote Control business, currently owned by the Spanish company Ikusi.
KK Group appoints new CFO
November 08, 2017
New CFO, Søren Bæk Just, will ensure that KK Wind Solutions continues on the growth path in the coming years.
Danfoss acquires electric solutions company Visedo
November 02, 2017
Danfoss continues to invest to further its growth – this time with the acquisition of Visedo Oy, an expert in electric solutions for the off-highway and marine markets.
Danfoss prepares the startup of power modules in NY
October 20, 2017
Back in March 2017, Danfoss stated it would establish production of SiC power modules in Utica; now Danfoss is welcoming the first employees to its Utica, New York facility.
Danfoss acquires thin-film sensor technology
September 18, 2017
Danfoss has acquired the assets to the so-called Kavlico thin-film sensor technology from Sensata Technologies. The acquisition includes thin film technology that enables the development of sensors for higher application temperature and pressure.
Danfoss opens one of three centers for 3D printing technology
September 06, 2017
Danfoss takes another leap into its digital transformation with the opening of the first of three new global centers for 3D printing technology. The center opened in Denmark in late August and similar facilities will follow in North America and Asia.
Secop sold to Nidec
April 27, 2017
Aurelius Equity Opportunities sells its subsidiary Secop to the Nidec Group headquartered in Kyoto (Japan) for EUR 185 million.
Danfoss and GE join forces in strategic collaboration
March 27, 2017
Danfoss Silicon Power is establishing production in the US and entering into a collaboration with industrial giant General Electric (GE).
Danfoss Power Solutions renews lease in Wrocław
December 02, 2016
Danfoss Power Solutions has renewed its lease with Cushman & Wakefield for the 20’000 square meter facility at Hillwood Wrocław I.
BB Electronics sold … to its own management
February 04, 2016
Following recent operational improvements at Danish EMS provider, BB Electronics, equity fund Axcel entered an agreement to sell the company to an investor group consisting of representatives from management and the board.
Danfoss signs agreement to acquire DAF Energy
October 28, 2015
Danfoss and DAF Energy have signed an agreement under which Danfoss will acquire DAF Energy, a player in the growing flat station segment in Turkey.
LineStream and Danfoss Drives enter technology partnership
September 09, 2015
LineStream Technologies, a provider of software-based control solutions for the industrial automation sector, has entered into a partnership with Danfoss Drives, under which Danfoss will leverage LineStream’s software across its product portfolio.
Vacon to become part of Danfoss Group
December 03, 2014
AC drives manufacturer Vacon is now part of the Danfoss Group, effective 1 December 2014.
Danfoss making an offer for Vacon
September 12, 2014
Danfoss has placed a public tender offer for all shares of the Finnish AC drives company Vacon.
Danfoss Silicon Power inspects with Viscom AOI/AXI
September 08, 2014
Danfoss Silicon Power GmbH, based in Flensburg, Germany, has supplemented its existing Viscom X8051 with additional X7056BO combo-systems for wire bond inspection.
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