As part of its electrification strategy, the
Underlying this move is the Group's goal of gaining a stronger foothold in the rapidly growing markets for electromobility and industrial applications as well as accessing subsystems and components necessary for making innovative products in future.
Known as
In the Rheinmetall PowerPack system for electrically powered vehicles, now in development, advanced DC-link capacitors from PolyCharge play an important role. Owing to its improved efficiency and range,
In this close operational partnership with PolyCharge, the joint venture will have exclusive rights to produce and market NanoLam capacitors in
To underpin its close cooperation with PolyCharge,
'The founding of this joint venture marks another important step in our transformation strategy, enabling us to offer our customers in the automotive and industrial sector top electrification technology as we move forward', stated
'Diversifying PolyCharge's manufacturing base is crucial as we transition to high-volume production of NanoLam capacitors for automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets,' said Steven Yializis, chief operating officer of PolyCharge America. '
The new PolyCharge capacitors with nanolaminate technology feature sub-micrometre-thin, dielectric polymer coatings that enable optimum cooling and improved performance.
PolyCharge is a technologically leading supplier of these components, whose chief advantages are thermal stability, longevity and high output density.
In future, the activities of the majority joint venture will be domiciled in
PolyCharge: A company with trailblazing capacitor technology
PolyCharge is an American company founded by Sigma Technologies to market its innovative NanoLam technology. The company employs a staff of 15 at its corporate seat and production location in
PolyCharge's product range encompasses forward-looking solutions for the electromobility and renewable energy sectors as well as medical, aerospace and industrial applications.
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