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Powerex secures $30M in direct funding to modernize its Pennsylvania facility, targeting critical domestic production of silicon carbide modules and IGBTs for defense and EV markets. This investment addresses supply chain vulnerabilities while simultaneously advancing R&D to sustain U.S. leadership in power electronics. The move underscores a strategic shift from merely mitigating immediate shortages to building long-term technological resilience in essential industrial sectors.
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Source coveringQuantum Zeitgeist
Powerex Gains $30M to Expand U.S. Power Module Production
Quantum Zeitgeist2 min read
Powerex will expand U.S. manufacturing with a $30 million investment, boosting domestic capacity for Silicon Carbide Power Modules and IGBTs.
Powerex will significantly expand its domestic manufacturing capabilities with a $30 million investment from the Department of Commerce, directly funding both production modernization and research & development. The agreement earmarks resources for the company’s Pennsylvania facility, a key U.S.…
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