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Powerbox’s ENR500D light rail DC/DC converter being chosen as a finalist is testimony not only to its high level of innovation but particularly, it is a measure of the forward thinking of Powerbox in developing a power supply that satisfies the needs of light rail and industrial users on a truly world-wide, global basis.
Patrick Le Fèvre, Chief Marketing and Communication Officer
We are excited not only to continue, but to expand our current partnership with AMETEK Programmable Power. Over the past few years, the partnership has allowed PRBX to offer high quality, high performance bench programmable power solutions to our customers and we look forward to continuing the growth of this area together.
Tatsuo Yamamoto, Powerbox (PRBX) CEO
We are greatly honored that a COSEL power solution product we developed for mid-size robotics equipment has achieved finalist status in the Power Product of the Year category of the Electronics Industry Awards. It’s a strong signal that COSEL’s clever combination of the latest technology in digital control coupled with our own advanced topologies make the COSEL RBC200F a very important power solution for our customers engaged in industry modernization and the transition towards Industry 4.0.
Tatsuo Yamamoto, COSEL’s US and European Business Units Executive Officer
Powerbox’s ENI250A microprocessor controlled power supply being chosen as a finalist in the Power Product of the Year category is testimony not only to its high level of innovation but particularly, it is a measure of the forward thinking of Powerbox in developing and driving power systems to new levels of safety, simultaneously contributing to the formation of greener, planet friendly systems and equipments.
Tatsuo Yamamoto, Powerbox (PRBX) C.E.O.
In these extraordinary times, PRBX is committed to the health and well-being of our families, colleagues, customers, and partners who together make PRBX part of a global community. It is our top priority to maintain the business continuity needed to provide support and service to all our customers around the world.
Tatsuo Yamamoto, Powerbox (PRBX) C.E.O.
Power supplies, which used to be a mass of analog technologies, have been going through major changes since the turn of the century. Once controlled by switching devices on and off in an analog circuit based on output voltage monitoring, they are now controlled digitally by microprocessors and software. Cosel started to develop its own digital control technology at an early stage. By incorporating digital control technology into the analog circuitry, Cosel has achieved power supplies with higher-level functions from which the FETA3000BA is fully benefiting.
Mr. Todo, COSEL’s Manager of Unit Standard Design Department
A good device has less than a millisecond pulse width, meaning that it is incredibly fast-firing, requiring the power supply to be able to deliver high energy levels during the pulse, but also able to restore energy for the next pulse. To meet such requirements is a great challenge, though by combining digital power and special PRBX innovations, the PRBX 2.25kW AC/DC capacitor charger SMM3000A80024C effectively meets the requirements of the job and complies with the medical safety standard IEC60601-1 3rd.
Patrick Le Fèvre, Powerbox Chief Marketing and Communication officer
With increased concerns for the environment and energy optimization, immersed data centers are becoming widespread and a number of industrial embedded applications have adopted immersed computers requiring compliant power supplies that are designed, tested and certified to work safely when immerged in a cooling fluid.
Patrick Le Fèvre, Powerbox’s Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
It is apt and fitting that the Cosel group has achieved finalist status in the Power System Product of the Year category of the Elektra Awards for two leading power solutions for factory automation and robotics that are truly innovative. It’s a strong signal that the Cosel group’s clever combination of the latest technology in digital power coupled with our own advanced topologies make the COSEL RBC200F and the POWERBOX ENI250A very important components of the Cosel group Power solution toolbox.
Tatsuo Yamamoto, COSEL’s EU & USA Sales Director
We are honored to be recognized by the leading media, AspenCore’s EDN for our long terms efforts to support our customers with innovative power solutions for demanding applications.
Patrick Le Fèvre, Powerbox’s Chief Marketing and Communication Officer
Since 2017, we have supported Vi Agroforestry, a development aid organization that has been working for tree planting and poverty reduction in east Africa for over 35 years. Last year, Vi Agroforestry planted over five million trees, thus combating poverty and climate change,” said Patrick Le Fèvre CMO/CCO and ESG Ambassador at Powerbox. “As part of our UNGC engagement, through our partnership with Vi-Skogen and Vi-Agroforestry, we support Sustainable Development Goals 15 (Life on Land) but also 1 (No poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender equality), and 13 (Climate action).
Since 2017, we have supported Vi Agroforestry, a development aid organization that has been working for tree planting and poverty reduction in east Africa for over 35 years. Last year, Vi Agroforestry planted over five million trees, thus combating poverty and climate change. As part of our UNGC engagement, through our partnership with Vi-Skogen and Vi-Agroforestry, we support Sustainable Development Goals 15 (Life on Land) but also 1 (No poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 5 (Gender equality), and 13 (Climate action).
Combining the resources and technologies of the new COSEL R&D Innovation center in Japan with the recently acquired Powerbox, and having three R&D centers in Europe and a high level of expertise in custom power solutions for demanding applications positions COSEL as an undoubted market leader. From board power to very specialized power solutions such as in high magnetic fields in MRI equipment, we have solutions to support our customers and we foresee a high potential from our latest research to reduce energy consumption, benefiting society as a whole.
Tatsuo Yamamoto, COSEL’s EU & USA Sales Director.
Powerbox’s S-CAP BOOST being chosen as a finalist in the Power System Product of the Year category is testimony not only to its high level of innovation but particularly, it is a measure of the forward thinking of Powerbox in developing and driving power systems to new levels of safety, simultaneously forming an important part of greener, planet friendly systems and equipments. It is this ‘thinking outside of the box’ that drives and enables Powerbox to constantly come up with world-beating solutions to problems that others have struggled to solve.
Patrick Le Fèvre, Chief Marketing and Communication Officer at Powerbox
It is very apt that Powerbox has won an Electronics Industry Award for a product that is so innovative. It is also a strong sign that the advanced coreless technology developed by our engineers in Bremen is recognized worldwide as leading edge technology to power medical applications. It is with great pride and recognition that we receive this award for a product that will contribute to make diagnostic and treatment better and more efficient.
Martin Sjöstrand, CEO at Powerbox
Time to market is very important for systems designers as is simplicity of the sourcing / supply chains in order to reduce downtime in the case of trains maintenance or hardware upgrades. Both are driving forces behind extra-wide input range converters and we see similar demands from other industries such industrial automotive. Designing 13:1 input range DC/DC converters is very challenging in order to optimize all parameters while keeping the highest possible efficiency levels across the whole input voltage range, and we are proud that our designers achieved this in the new MAD-MAE-MAF series.
Martin Fredmark, Powerbox’s VP Portfolio Management
Electrical power is the energy efficient infrastructure through which we create solutions for generations to come. Powerbox supports everything from sustainable transportation and automation to tomorrow’s healthcare. Our promise is that we will act as good global corporate citizens and actively contribute to shape a better common future in all aspects. We are highly committed to the United Global Compact 10 principles.
Martin Sjöstrand, CEO Powerbox
Powerbox’s environment, social and governance (ESG) commitment begins with the company’s value system and a strict, principled approach to doing business. This means operating in ways that as a minimum, meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. By incorporating the Global Compact principles into Powerbox strategies, policies and procedures, and establishing a culture of integrity, it not only upholds its basic responsibilities to people and the planet, but is also sows the seeds for long-term, recognizable, sustainable success.
Patrick Le Fèvre, C.M.C.O and Powerbox’s Sustainability Ambassador
Designed for medical and high altitude applications, the OBR04 is also suitable for other types of applications such as radio-transmitters and also observatory stations equipment installed at the top of mountains and requiring similar performance levels in term of clearance distances. Also, we see a growing demand for industrial applications requiring higher isolation voltages and for equipment that is designed equally as good as those for altitude applications in order to make their final equipment none sea-level depending.
Martin Fredmark, Powerbox’s VP Product Management
We are very pleased to accept this award. It is industry recognition of Powerbox’s technical know-how and its ability to solve problems and create power supply solutions that previously have been regarded as almost unachievable.
Patrick Le Fèvre
Introduced in 2005, the concept of immersed data-centers emerged and since then a number of experiments became market reality. This technology requires specific caution when selecting switching power components and building practice very similar to that required by the Marine Industry. Immersed data centers are becoming widespread and a number of industrial embedded applications have adopted immersed computers requiring compliant power supplies.
Martin Fredmark, Powerbox’s VP Product Management
The technology platform developed for the Marine PT578 employs the same components and design rules as immersed power supplies. Our Custom Power Solution group has now qualified these supplies as part of the PRBX Technology platform, shortening time to market for immersed embedded industrial computer and similar applications.
Martin Fredmark, Powerbox’s VP Product Management
It is apt and fitting that Powerbox has achieved finalist status in the Power System Product of the Year category of the Elektra Awards for a product that is truly innovative, and it’s a strong signal that Powerbox’s clever combination of the latest technology in digital power coupled with our own advanced coreless energy transfer makes the GB350 a very important component of the Powerbox Custom Power Solution toolbox.
Patrick Le Fèvre, Chief Marketing and Communication Officer at Powerbox
Railway modernization programs are now integrating digital control and additional safety functionalities that require a new generation of equipment for signaling, one that includes monitoring and independent battery backup. Most, if not all modernization programs will require it necessary to maintain and upgrade existing systems without any traffic disruption. This demands a high degree of flexibility in the power solution deployed at the trackside.
Patrick Le Fèvre, Powerbox’s Chief Marketing and Communication Officer
Delivering power to extreme applications such as subsea ones is always a challenge for designers. But in developing standardized, easily reusable sub-systems such as the VB410-380 we have shortened the design cycle and time-to-market for our customers. Expanding sales opportunities, its design philosophy makes it eminently suitable for other applications such as the chemical industry and in highly restricted areas where human intervention is both complicated and risky.
Patrick Le Fèvre, Powerbox’s Chief Marketing and Communication Officer
Delivering power to extreme applications such as subsea ones is always a challenge for designers. But in developing standardized, easily reusable sub-systems such as the VB410-380 we have shortened the design cycle and time-to-market for our customers. Expanding sales opportunities, its design philosophy makes it eminently suitable for other applications such as the chemical industry and in highly restricted areas where human intervention is both complicated and risky.
Patrick Le Fèvre, Powerbox’s Chief Marketing and Communication Officer.
Industrial system integration often requires compact power supplies that are ready to use, with a footprint as small as possible. The ENI100 is mechanically designed to optimize space and to guarantee safe operation in high electrical field applications.
Martin Fredmark, Powerbox’s VP Product Management
Industrial automotive manufacturers require energy efficient power supplies that are able to guarantee full operation in harsh environments yet are easy to use. The ENA400-M series is part of PRBX’s ‘one package to fit all’ program developed with our customers that simplifies inventory management and reducing Time-to-Market.
Martin Fredmark, Powerbox’s VP Product Management
The release of Powerbox Defense Line products strengthens Powerbox’s COTS/MOTS product offering ‘when standard is not enough’. Combining state of the art design with a built in flexibility for demanding applications such as defense and avionics, our flexible, modular design concept further enhances our service leadership strategy.
Martin Fredmark, VP Product Management, Powerbox
Combining the latest technology in digital power and very advanced coreless energy transfer, the GB350 is an important component of the Powerbox Custom Power Solution toolbox. With more than 3,500 Custom Power projects delivered to market, it is very important to rely on a strong platform portfolio, reducing time to market in demanding applications such as medical magnetic resonance imaging.
Tomas Isaksson, Chief Technology Officer at Powerbox
Patrick’s experience and dedication to the power industry, and his passion for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, have created outstandingly positive outcomes from his marketing work for Powerbox. In the view of the Board, his skills and commitment are going to prove equally valuable to the new assets we have acquired during 2016. I congratulate him on this advancement and I am confident that his success to date will be replicated across the group.
Martin Sjöstrand, CEO, Powerbox
We are thrilled by this partnership, which by adding Fusion Sourcing Group local market knowledge, power product expertise, and a team of highly skilled sales professionals, will benefit all of our customers by bringing differentiated power solutions to their demanding applications.
Martin Sjöstrand, Powerbox CEO
The new products are the result of ongoing evolution of our design platforms. The power density was increased by 40%, while at the same time improving the energy efficiency and adding to the functionality.
Harm-Jelle Zwier - Senior Design Engineer
From the early days, board mounted DC/DC converters simplified the design process, whilst shortening the time to market. With the increased demand from Systems Designers to meet a large variety of bus voltages and from Supply Chain Managers to reduce inventory and fewer product-codes, Powerbox has been working on Swiss-knife power solutions, of which the PQB50U-72S and PFB600W-110S are perfect example of products responding to those needs.
Martin Fredmark, VP Product Management
Modern equipment embedded in trains require a specific power-up sequence (e.g. checking IGBT isolation, gate activation, security checks) which is done by a computer powered from an auxiliary battery. Due to some equipment or isolation breakers not always turned off, the auxiliary battery can discharge down to its safety level. Without proper LBVS, it is not possible to start the train, making this unit very important for safe operation.
Martin Fredmark, VP Product Management.
Emergency vehicles and new long-range bus fleets are requiring very flexible and reliable power sources to supply local voltages to demanding applications such as radio localisation and on-board video systems. The new ENA100 and ENA200 series have been designed with ease of use and reliability in mind, making these class leading products.
Patrick Le Fevre, Powerbox Marketing Director
With their long expertise in supply chain solutions for medical, industrial, aerospace & defence, and telecommunication, the Acumen Group is a strategic partner for Powerbox, having growing numbers of customers based in South East Asia
Martin Sjöstrand, Powerbox CEO
Powerbox and Eplax have a long history in serving some of the world’s most demanding industries with high quality customized power solutions, bringing simplicity into complex power applications
Martin Sjöstrand, Powerbox C.E.O.
Powerbox and Power Technics have a longstanding relationship in jointly designing power solutions for complex Marine and Defense industry systems meeting and exceeding high quality demand and with great customer satisfaction.
Louis Masreliez VP of Sales Northern Europe
With the increased demand for safety as well as communication and passenger comfort, new generations of trains and related vehicles are requiring very efficient power supplies, able to operate in varying environments that could be as cold as Siberia or hot as Sahara! Energy performance, contributing to increased available power, in confined environments, becomes a must; but reliability, flexibility and simplicity in the supply chain, are strong requirements from railway equipment manufacturers.
Patrick Le Fèvre, Marketing Director
Safety in medical applications is a must, it is particularly important when designing power supplies for Cardiac Floating (CF) applications, when electrically connected to the heart of the Patient, to guarantee the highest level of security. Reducing the leakage current is always an important step forward and we are permanently working on new technologies to improve patient safety.
Martin Fredmark, VP Product Management
Safety in medical applications is a must, it is particularly important when designing power supplies for Cardiac Floating (CF) applications, when electrically connected to the heart of the Patient, to guarantee the highest level of security. Reducing the leakage current is always an important step forward and we are permanently working on new technologies to improve patient safety.
Martin Fredmark, VP Product Management
Serving customers that demand energy-efficient, reliable power supplies and expert responsive service, Powerbox is growing significantly faster than the market.
Martin Sjöstrand, CEO, Powerbox
Patrick’s expertise in marketing and technology will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our operations internationally.
Martin Sjöstrand, CEO, Powerbox
When designing the EXM30 series we aimed high. The low leakage current requirements for type CF and critical care applications, the water ingress protection requirements of critical medical facility and home care applications, very high ambition for life expectancy, power losses, high peak power, etc., and a desire to have one standard unit for global use, were all on the list. Less than 10µA leakage current, IP 21 protection, Homecare 60601-1-11 approval, 88% efficiency, 440,000h MTBF, 85-264VAC input voltage, and a design with interchangeable AC plugs shows that we succeeded
Martin Fredmark, VP of Product Management
The Powerbox and/or Craftec you know is gradually becoming even better and easier to get to.
Martin Sjöstrand, CEO
The ENAR150D is a rugged DC/DC power solution for customers needing reliability in hostile operating environments. Feature-rich, scalable, and adaptable, the ENAR150D is a cost-effective, differentiated solution for power-critical applications
Christopher Lins, Powerbox Vice President of Sales, North America
With a proven design platform, few component design and a production in an experienced and well recognized factory we are convinced that we can offer a high reliability and a price competitive solution to most applications in the rolling stock or trackside market
Jan Ancker at Powerbox

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