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Ideal Power Inc. (Nasdaq: IPWR) is a manufacturing-sector company focused on B-TRAN® bidirectional semiconductor power switches for electric vehicles, data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, and industrial and military applications. This news page aggregates company press releases and market updates so readers can follow how Ideal Power’s technology and commercial roadmap are progressing over time.
Recent news highlights include quarterly financial results, operational milestones and customer engagements. Ideal Power regularly reports on its B-TRAN® commercial roadmap, such as shipping solid-state circuit breaker prototypes and reference designs, collaborating with multiple global Tier 1 automotive suppliers, and securing a purchase order from Stellantis for custom B-TRAN® devices targeting several EV applications. Updates also cover increases in the published power rating of the discrete B-TRAN® product and plans for corresponding changes to the SymCool® power module.
Investors and industry observers can use this feed to track announcements related to EV contactor and solid-state circuit breaker programs, participation in investor conferences, and developments in Ideal Power’s patent estate across North America, Asia and Europe. The news flow also includes information on leadership changes, such as the appointment of David Somo as President and Chief Executive Officer, and details on scheduled conference calls and webcasts discussing quarterly results.
By reviewing Ideal Power’s news on a regular basis, readers can see how the company’s B-TRAN® technology is being evaluated by global automakers, Tier 1 suppliers and power management companies, and how these engagements translate into design wins, development programs and product-level advancements.
Ideal Power (NASDAQ: IPWR) has successfully qualified a second high-volume wafer fabrication supplier in Europe for its B-TRAN™ bidirectional semiconductor power switch. This new supplier, alongside the existing one in Asia, mitigates supply chain risks by offering dual sourcing without exposure to China or Taiwan. The European fab completed a multi-wafer full process flow engineering run for double-sided B-TRAN™ wafers, achieving functionality without needing special equipment or capital investment. This milestone supports future revenue growth, with the capacity to meet anticipated customer demand over the next 2-3 years.
The European supplier has expertise in high-power, bipolar devices and is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, enhancing its credibility. Ideal Power's B-TRAN™ reduces power losses by 50% or more, generates less heat, and requires fewer components, providing a competitive advantage in bidirectional applications. These features are particularly beneficial as the industry shifts towards electrification and renewable energy.
Ideal Power (NASDAQ: IPWR) has released its financial results for Q1 2024, highlighting a rise in commercial revenue to $78,739 from $0 in Q1 2023. Operating expenses decreased slightly to $2.5 million from $2.6 million, with a net loss remaining constant at $2.5 million. The company raised $15.7 million from a public offering, boosting cash reserves to $20.2 million, and it has no long-term debt.
Key business developments include commencing shipments of SymCool™ power modules, completing Phase II of a development program with Stellantis ahead of schedule, and securing its first distributor, Richardson Electronics. The company is also nearing completion of a qualification run with a second high-volume wafer fabrication partner in Europe. Ideal Power holds 86 issued B-TRAN™ patents and 41 pending patents globally.
For 2024, the company aims to secure Phase III with Stellantis, complete the qualification of the second fab, convert large OEMs to design wins, add more distributors, and begin third-party automotive qualification testing.
Ideal Power Inc. announced a partnership with a global leader in circuit protection, industrial fuses, and power conversion electronics to test and evaluate its B-TRAN™ power semiconductors for various industrial applications. The collaboration aims to drive product development and potentially secure design wins and customer agreements. Ideal Power's B-TRAN™ technology offers advantages in EV power transfer, DC microgrids, energy storage systems, and railway substations, providing higher efficiency, lower conduction losses, bidirectional capability, and reduced system costs. With the potential to reduce power losses by 50% or more compared to conventional switches, B-TRAN™ stands out as a unique and efficient solution in bidirectional applications, positioning the company favorably in the growing market of transportation electrification and renewable energy.
Ideal Power Inc. will hold a conference call on May 15, 2024, to discuss the first quarter results. The call will be hosted by President and CEO Dan Brdar and CFO Tim Burns. Analysts and investors can submit questions in advance. The company will also participate in the Northland Capital Markets Virtual Growth Conference on June 25, 2024.
Ideal Power Inc. announces an order from a Forbes Global 500 power management market leader for SymCool™ power modules and drivers. The customer is evaluating the technology for use in solid-state circuit breaker applications in industrial markets, highlighting lower conduction losses and improved efficiency compared to conventional power semiconductors. Ideal Power expects industrial markets to drive sales growth starting in the second half of 2024.
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