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Mai 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 projectโs objectives and current status. Their presentation highlighted the innovative SiC developments being driven forward within the FastLane project.
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
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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.
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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 funden 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).
