Swiss technology company ABB has agreed to acquire French power electronics specialist Advantics to strengthen its portfolio of fast-charging and direct current (DC) power conversion solutions.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Acquisition targets silicon carbide expertise
Based in Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France, Advantics develops hardware and software for power conversion systems using silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor technology.
The company said its power modules can achieve efficiencies of up to 99%, making them suitable for applications including electric vehicle charging infrastructure and other high-performance DC power systems.
ABB plans to combine Advantics’ technology with its existing portfolio covering electrical protection, power distribution, digital control and energy management solutions.
Expanding DC charging capabilities
The acquisition strengthens ABB’s position in direct current applications, which are becoming increasingly important as electrification expands across transport and industrial sectors.
Unlike conventional alternating current systems, DC architectures minimise repeated AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC conversions, reducing energy losses and improving overall system efficiency.
In electric vehicle charging infrastructure, silicon carbide semiconductors enable higher switching frequencies, lower power losses and more compact converter designs than traditional silicon-based components. These characteristics allow manufacturers to build more efficient high-power fast chargers while reducing system size.
ABB said the acquisition represents a strategic addition to its growing DC technology portfolio.
Massimiliano Cifalitti, Head of ABB’s Smart Power Division, said Advantics brings valuable expertise in silicon carbide power electronics as well as engineering capabilities for compact power conversion systems.
Advantics founder and Chief Executive Officer Michal Elias said the accelerating global electrification trend is driving growing demand for intelligent, high-efficiency power conversion technologies.