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March 2026
FastLane at CIPS 2026
Advancing SiC Power Electronics at CIPS 2026
The International Conference on Integrated Power Electronics Systems (CIPS) took place on March 10–12 in Dresden, Germany, bringing together leading experts in the field. As part of the FastLane project, partner Mauro Emilio Keck from Fraunhofer IISB presented work on TCAD simulations for the Use-Case 2.2 demonstrator “Circuit Breaker”, titled: “๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฅ๐บ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ญ ๐๐ช๐ ๐๐ธ๐ฐ-๐๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ฑ๐ด ๐๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ข 900 ๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ญ๐ฆ.”
This work contributes to enhancing reliability and design efficiency in SiC-based power electronics - a key step toward more robust and scalable solutions.
February 2026
FastLane at EBL 2026
Advancing Efficient SiC Power Modules at EBL 2026
On February 24 - 25, 2026, 130 experts from research and industry gathered in Fellbach for the 13th DVS/GMM Conference under the theme “๐๐ฆ๐ค๐ถ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฏ ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ถ๐ฆ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ๐ด.” The discussions emphasized the importance of integrating all stages of the value chain to ensure Europe’s long - term competitiveness. At the conference, Dr. Sebastian Fritzsche, Manager Technology Scouting at Heraeus Electronics, delivered an insightful presentation: “๐๐ง๐ง๐ช๐ป๐ช๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ ๐๐ช๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ช๐ด๐ต๐ถ๐ฏ๐จ๐ด๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ญ๐ฆ – ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐ข๐ถ๐ด๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฏ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ö๐ด๐ถ๐ฏ๐จ๐ด๐ข๐ฏ๐ดä๐ต๐ป๐ฆ ๐ป๐ถ๐ฎ ๐จ๐ณ๐ฐß๐ง๐ญä๐ค๐ฉ๐ช๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐๐ช๐ญ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ณ-๐๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฏ ๐ท๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ค๐ต๐ช๐ท๐ฆ ๐๐ฆ๐ต๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ป๐ฆ๐ฅ-๐๐ถ๐ฃ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ข๐ต๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐ข๐ถ๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ๐ช๐ถ๐ฎ-๐๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฑ๐ญ๐ข๐ต๐ต๐ฆ๐ฏ.”
December 2025
FastLane at EFECS 2025
Presentation of the projects' vision and contributions
EFECS 2025, the leading European Forum for Electronic Components and Systems, brought together key players committed to shaping the future of the Electronic Components and Systems sector. The event opened with remarks from Silvio Schembri, Malta’s Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, and Prime Minister Robert Abela, who reaffirmed Malta’s commitment to fostering high-value, technology-driven initiatives. FastLane was proudly showcased by our Coordinator, Dirk Brauer, highlighting the project’s vision and contributions to Europe’s innovation landscape.
November 2025
FastLane Autumn Meeting 2025
The project's 2nd online General Assembly
All FastLane EU partners have come together to review the progress across all work packages and to discuss the specific technical topics highlighted during the first review meeting.
A productive session filled with collaboration, knowledge sharing, and forward momentum for the project.
FastLane at productronica 2025
Panel on the future of e-mobility
The FastLane Project and our work to build a stronger European semiconductor ecosystem for enhanced supply security were showcased by our Coordinator, Dirk Brauer, during a panel on the future of e-mobility. One message stood out: ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ - ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ป๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐๐น๐น ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น.
Driving Intl. Research Collab. at STU
Horizon Europe and the research community
On November 27, 2025, the Centre for European Projects (CEP) at STU hosted a landmark event dedicated to the Horizon Europe programme - the first of its kind at STU. The session aimed to bring Horizon Europe closer to the research community, encourage active participation in upcoming calls, and support the development of competitive grant proposals. With a full auditorium, the event clearly demonstrated the growing interest of STU researchers in international collaboration and funding opportunities. The FastLane project was also featured at the event, with project partner Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave presenting it through a dedicated roll-up display, raising awareness of its objectives and ongoing activities among the research community.
October 2025
Science in action at SciX2025
Talk and poster presentation at the SciX2025 conference (Oct. 5-10, Covington, KY/US)
Kudos to our partner Olga Lanaridi from Technische Universität Wien TUV) for showcasing FastLane EU results
Talk: Analysis of nanoparticle composition using LA-ICP-MS— a practical workflow using <1 mg samples dispersed in PVP and spin-coated on Si wafers, with matrix-matched standards. After optimizing laser-ablation and ICP-MS parameters, the method achieved RSD <2% for standards and 3–8% for nanoparticle samples (depending on NP type).
Poster: Two-phase transport of sulfur in polymeric matrices during LA-ICP-MS analysis — real-time observation of sulfur moving in particulate and gaseous phases, and how laser fluence influences the intensity of each phase.
September 2025
FastLane @ ICSCRM 2025
Posters and presentations showing project results
The FastLane EU partner SOITEC made a powerful impact at the 22nd International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials, held from 14th to 19th September in Busan, Korea.
At this prestigious event, SOITEC presented cutting-edge developments in SmartSiC materials, showcasing breakthrough advances in bipolar degradation benefits and post-epitaxy defectivity improvements.Here’s a quick recap of the highlights:
3 Posters:
- SmartSiCTM engineered substrate:
a robust solution to SiC power devices bipolar degradation - SiC engineered substrate versatility demonstration versus industry requirements
- Improvement in On-Resistance of 1200 V 4H-SiC VDMOSFETs using SmartSiC™ wafers
2 Presentations:
- Impact off current density, accumulated injected charge and temperature on bipolar degradation in 4H-SiC PiN diodes
- Low defectivity epilayers grown on SmartSiC™ engineered substrates
It was a truly productive week of innovation, networking, and sharing groundbreaking insights with the global SiC community.
July 2025
First Review Meeting for FastLane
Successful Review in Brussels, Belgium
On July 3rd 2025, the first FastLane Project Review Meeting took place at the Chips JU in Brussels. The meeting was an excellent opportunity to present the achievements of the past year.
We are delighted that the reviewers recognized both the strong collaboration and the high work quality delivered so far. Dirk Brauer, our coordinator, received special recognition for outstanding coordination. Life Cycle Assessment in the project was pointed out as one of the highlights. Thanks to all the involved partners and presenters for their dedication and commitment.
We are looking forward to taking the FastLane project to the next level.
European Summer School on Magnetism
FastLane at the European Summer School on Magnetism 2025!
๐FastLane partner Ilona Rohrmann from Infineon Technologies AG attended the European School on Magnetism (ESM) 2025, held in Liège, Belgium from 30 June to 11 July 2025.
She proudly presented the poster titled:
๐งฒ"Reliability of Perpendicular Synthetic Antiferromagnets"
The 2025 edition of ESM aimed to bridge fundamental and functional phenomena, offering a critical perspective on the role of magnetism, magnetic materials, and multiferroics in the development of energy-efficient technologies — addressing some of today’s most pressing societal challenges.
Great to see FastLane represented at such an impactful scientific event!๐
FastLane at the AOFKA2025
KAI presented novel analysis approach 2025!
Maximilian Podsednik from KAI, proudly represented the FastLane EU project at the Applied Surface and Solid State Analysis (AOFKA2025) conference, held from June 30 to July 2, 2025, in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
AOFKA is a leading DACH conference at the forefront of applied surface and solid-state analysis. FastLane results were presented on LA-ICP-QMS analysis using short transient signals for dopant imaging in SiC.
June 2025
TUC FastLane Progress Presentation
Exciting news at the ISPSD 2025 in Japan
Mohamed Alaluss from TUC proudly presented the latest results at the 37th International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs in Kumamoto, Japan, highlighting advancements in SmartSiC based device technology.
The focus was on the reverse recovery behaviour of SiC MOSFETs on SmartSiC substrates - benchmarked against traditional monocrystalline devices.
๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ:
- Lower reverse recovery charge, especially under high temperatures and current densities
- Reduced carrier lifetime
- Electro-thermal simulations reveal a lower carrier density, confirming experimental insights
These results are directly tied to ongoing research within the FastLane project and pave the way for more efficient and robust power semiconductor devices, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in wide-bandgap technology.
FastLane at EPoSS
Participating association’s Annual Forum 2025
FastLane was proud to participate in the EPoSS Annual Forum 2025, held from June 3–6 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Bringing together Europe’s leading minds in smart systems, the forum explored the theme: "Accelerating Innovations in Smart Systems. Empowering Competitive European Solutions."
May 2025
FastLane Presentation
Coordinator Dirk Brauer presents FastLane
The FastLane Project was proudly presented by the Coordinator, Dirk Brauer, during the RHODaS Project General Assembly held at the Valeo Site in Bad Neustadt.
Exciting Highlight @ PCIM
The FastLane Project at PCIM in Nuremberg!
Our Coordinator, Dirk Brauer from Valeo, together with Dr. Sebastian Fritzsche from Heraeus Electronics, presented an overview of the project’s objectives and current status. Their presentation highlighted the innovative SiC developments being driven forward within the FastLane project.
Showcasing FastLane Results
Demonstrators at PCIM Europe
At PCIM Europe 2025 (May 6–8, Nuremberg, Germany), the FastLane partner SOITEC hosted a dedicated booth highlighting FastLane project demonstrators:
- SmartSiC® wafers
- Bosch SiC MOSFET on SmartSiC®
- Zadient Technologies powder
In addition, the poster titled “SmartSiCTM 150 & 200mm Engineered Substrate: Addressing Bipolar Degradation of SiC MOSFETs Body Diode” was presented. These advances highlight the ecosystem’s progress in SiC materials and devices—driving efficiency and performance for next-gen power electronics.
April 2025
FastLane Project Meeting at CEA
Productive days in Grenoble at the FastLane Project Meeting
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Two productive days took place at the FastLane Project meeting in Grenoble, France, in April 2025 with dynamic sessions and collaborative energy all around!
Highlights of the two days were:
- Work package leaders shared progress updates, key achievements and upcoming goals
- Overview of use cases and material requirements
- Technical work shops for further details in the work packages and across value streams which included deep technical discussion
- a site visit at CEA and Soitec where we were able to learn about the pioneering work and cutting edge research carried out at both sides
Thanks to CEA and Soitec for hosting the consortium and making the this such a success! We are now ready for the next steps in the FastLane journey.
March 2025
FastLane @ We Network Innovation in Power Electronics
Mathieu Medina and Pierre-Emmanuel Blanc from SERMA represent FastLane at the We Network event
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On Friday, March 20th, more than 100 industry professionals gathered at We Network in Angers, France, for a full day devoted to innovation in Power Electronics! ๐ก
This vibrant event, organized in partnership with Pôle S2E2 and ID4MOBILITY, was a melting pot of ideas, innovation, and collaboration. From breakthrough products to cutting-edge processes, the day fostered rich exchanges on the key challenges and needs of power electronics markets.
A highlight of the day: Mathieu MEDINA and Pierre-Emmanuel BLANC from SERMA Technologies delivered an insightful presentation on
โก๏ธ “๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐๐ฌ,”
featuring a deep dive into FastLane EU developments tailored for SiC testing.
February 2025
FastLane @ TechTalk 2025
FastLane participation in TechTalk2025
Day 2 of the TechTalk 2025 in Athens, Greece, kicked off with an engaging fishbowl discussion on "Powering the Future: Electric Energy as a Service (V2G, V2H, Energy Storage, Mobility)", expertly moderated by our Coordinator, Dirk Brauer.
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We explored V2G/V2H, energy storage, and the transformation of mobility, gaining valuable insights from industry experts, including presentations by Dirk Brauer (Valeo) and Christophe Ripoll (Ampere).
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The discussion highlighted game-changing innovations such as Valeo’s bidirectional Onboard Charger and advancements in battery technology, which are driving a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient future for both mobility and energy.
A huge thank you to our speakers and participants for leading the conversation on the future of energy and mobility! ๐ก๐
December 2024
FastLane @ EFECS
FastLane participation at EFECS in Gent, BE
The FastLane EU project is excited to be attending EFECS 2024 - ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง ๐
๐จ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฌ in Gent, BE! This prestigious event unites visionaries and innovators who are shaping the future of microelectronics and electronic systems. It's an incredible opportunity to collaborate, exchange ideas, and stay at the forefront of technological advancements. We were excited to engage with fellow professionals and exploring advancements in the field. Let’s make an impact together!
Exciting Highlight @ EFECS
FastLane proudly presented on stage at EFECS!
The FastLane EU project was proudly presented by our partner, Jochen Koszescha from Infineon Technologies, during his inspiring speech titled “๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐๐ฌ”. His presentation showcased the groundbreaking innovation and collaboration fueling the development of a highly competitive and sustainable European value chain for Silicon Carbide (SiC)-based power electronics. We’re proud to contribute to this transformative journey and are excited to continue driving progress together!
FastLane at Nanoelec Symposium
SiC Life Cycle Analysis Spotlight
On December 12th, 2024, our partner Elise Chaumat from CEA showcased a poster titled: "FastLane: Life Cycle Analysis of SiC from Substrate to Converter" at the Nanoelec Symposium on Sustainable Electronics and Digital Technologies. This work highlights the critical importance of understanding the environmental impact of SiC technology across its entire life cycle, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and innovatio in the FastLane project!
November 2024
Online Project Meeting
Productive Day at our 6 month project meeting
The FastLane EU team gathered to review the project's 6-month progress and set the course for future phases. The team covered a range of technical milestones, from defining use cases to developments in material, devices, and packaging solutions, with each team presenting advancements that pave the way for exciting future work. An in-depth technical session explored the LCA methodology, along with discussions around holistic value streams and use cases, sparking valuable insights into sustainability and long-term impact. Excited to see how these efforts will shape the next stages of our project!
FastLane @ IPCEI ME/CT General Assembly
FastLane recognized as Role Model!
The project was officially presented at the IPCEI ME/CT General Assembly in Paris on November 28th.
Key highlights are the perfect alignment of the project scope with the ICPEI/ME-CT objectives of the ACT workstream. Additionally the IPCEI/ME-CT facilitation group highlighted FastLane as a role model for advancing innovation in power electronics and SiC technologies to leaders of IPCEI projects across Europe.
Dirk Brauer, our dedicated coordinator, delivered a compelling speech about the progress of the Valeo IPCEI Project, emphasizing the perfect synergy between FastLane and IPCEI. This recognition refelcts the incredible teamwork, innovation, and dedication behind the project. A big congratulations to everyone involved - this is a moment to celebrate!
October 2024
FastLane @ IPCEI ME/CT Semiconductor Rendez-Vous
FastLane Presentation at European Semiconductor Rendez-Vous!
Valeo and FastLane presented at the IPCEI ME/CT Semiconductor Rendez-Vous in Prague, Czech Republic, among more than 10 European highly innovative players sharing their technologcial knowledge on power electronics from October 8th to 10th 2024.
The FastLane funded project in France is complementing the IPCEI initiative strongly.
A presentation on the main focus of FastLane - the technological breakthrough of developing an automotive 800V Power Train System SiC - was given by Dirk Brauer, Valeo, FastLane coordinator. 200 people attended the different speeces, panel discussions and exhibitions at the conference center close to the Technological University of Prague.
Exciting News from IEMT 2024
AMX Automatrix srl at the IEMT 2024 in Penang, Malaysia
We’re thrilled to announce that the FastLane EU project was featured by Alessio Greci of AMX Automatrix srl at the IEMT 2024 conference in Penang, Malaysia, held from October 16-18. Through the FastLane project, AMX Automatrix brings its advanced expertise in pressure sintering to the forefront, contributing to key process activities in the AMX Automatrix Labs. During his presentation, Alessio Greci highlighted the role of pressure sintering as today’s leading bonding solution for high-power Si and SiC applications, emphasizing its impressive advantages:
- High Thermal Conductivity: ~300 W/mโK
- Low Electrical Resistivity: ~2 µΩcm
- Extended Interconnect Life: Up to 100x longer than standard soldered interconnects.
We’re proud to be pushing boundaries and setting new standards in high-power applications. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate!
Exciting News from SciX 2024!
FastLane at SciX Conference in Raleigh, NC, USA,
TWe are proud to share that our partner, Maximilian Podsednik from KAI, recently presented the FastLane project and its latest research at SciX Conference 2024, a leading international conference in analytical chemistry and allied sciences, held in Raleigh, NC, USA. In addition, MAximilian showcased innovative analytical techniques developed in collaboration with the Technical University Vienna through a poster titled "Fast and Large-Scale Imaging in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Experiments". These contributions highlighted advanced imaging techniques for dopants in SiC, offering significant progress in the field. SciX 2024 provided not only an excellent platform to represent our work but also a unique opportunity to explore the latest innovations and engage in vibrant scientific exchanges with the global analytical science community.
August 2024
ESC Summer School
with FastLane Participation
Ecxiting Collaboration in European Electronics!
We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of the second edition of the ECS Summer programme, a collaborative initiative by AENEAS, EPoSS, INSIDE, and the European Chips Skills Academy (ECSA). This year's theme "Fascinating Electronics for a Cool World" brought together 40 enthusiastic students from across Europe to explore the cutting edge world of microelectronics.
Held ad the University of Bologna, Bertinoro, Italy, from August 18-23, 2024, the event aimed to inspire and attract new talents to the European Electronics Components and Systems (ECS) community.
A special highlight was the insightful session by Moritz Schlagmann (IFAG). He discussed holistic development approaches and introduced the FastLane project, showcasing the European SiC value chain's cooperative efforts for a greener and more sustainable future. Furthermore, Suzanne Lesecq (CEA) attended the summer school and students had a chance to learn more about the different aspects of FastLane.
June 2024
Project Meeting
Kickoff Meeting in Paris
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The Chips JU funded project FastLane had a successful kickoff meeting in June 2024 with a participation of about 60 project members as well as the project officer Simona Rucareanu. All members had a chance to connect and first technical workshops could be hold.
FastLane Video
See what our coordinator thinks
The FastLane coordinator Dirk Brauer (Valeo) gives an overview about the Chips JU funded project and how it will go in the fastlane in the video (LinkedIn).
