Development and manufacture of power electronics modules with patented solder-free laser welding technology.
iCuTech GmbH
Lauf an der Pegnitz (headquarters with production) · Nuremberg (technology area)New on Amplifa
About iCuTech
iCuTech GmbH develops and produces power electronics modules based on SiC and GaN technology. The core of the technology platform is a patented laser welding technology (LWT) that replaces conventional soldering processes with solder-free Cu/Cu connections featuring low thermal stress. Using the Discrete-to-Module approach (D2M), iCuTech integrates qualified standard SMD power semiconductors into module architectures; via the Customized Power Layout (CPL), an additional PCB layer is integrated directly into the power module. The company supports customers from the concept phase through pilot production to industrialization. Applications lie in industrial power electronics, renewable energies, the automotive sector, transport and integrated motor solutions. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Lauf an der Pegnitz (Nuremberg Metropolitan Region), the company is ISO 9001 certified and holds more than twelve international patents.
- Site
- Lauf a.d. Pegnitz
- Processes
- Laser welding (Laser Welding Technology, solder-free Cu/Cu connection), Discrete to Module (D2M) – integration of standard SMD power semiconductors into, Customized Power Layout (CPL) – integration of an additional PCB layer into the power module, Development of power modules based on SiC and GaN technology (concept phase to, Development of power modules (SiC/GaN), Customized Power Layout, Discrete to Module Integration, Laser Welding Technology
- Materials
- Copper (Cu/Cu connection), SiC (silicon carbide), GaN (gallium nitride), Laser Welding Technology, Discrete to Module, Customized Power Layout, Copper, Silicon Carbide
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2022
- Industries
- Industry, Renewable Energies, Automotive, Transport, Integrated Motor Solutions
- 01
Engineering of power modules (concept phase to design)
- 02
Customized Power Layout (CPL)
- 03
Integration of qualified standard SMD components (D2M)
- 04
Laser welding (solder-free Cu/Cu connection, LWT)
- 05
Pilot production
- 06
Industrialization and production
Technologies & Materials
Laser Welding Technology
Patented laser welding process for solder-free Cu/Cu connections with low thermal stress and high precision.
Discrete to Module
Integration of tested and qualified standard SMD power semiconductors into module architectures with high yield.
Customized Power Layout
Integration of an additional PCB layer into the power module for optimized electrical performance.
Copper
Material of the solder-free contacting and connection structures.
Silicon Carbide
Chip technology for 1200-V power modules with high efficiency.
Gallium Nitride
Semiconductor technology for high power-density module concepts.
Sites
Lauf an der Pegnitz
DEHeadquarters with production
- Materials
- Copper, SiC, GaN
Nuremberg
DETechnology area / founding site
Power Modules
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser welding (Laser Welding Technology, solder-free Cu/Cu connection)Joining | – | – | – | – | Copper |
| Discrete to Module (D2M) – integration of standard SMD power semiconductors intoAssembly | – | – | – | – | SiC, GaN, Copper |
| Customized Power Layout (CPL) – integration of an additional PCB layer into the power moduleEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development of power modules based on SiC and GaN technology (concept phase toEngineering | – | – | – | – | SiC, GaN |
Additional services
Quality & Compliance
iCuTech operates an ISO 9001-certified quality management system with structured development and production processes as well as continuous monitoring and improvement. Components and processes are qualified, with a focus on robust connection technologies for safety-critical applications.
| Evidence | Lauf an der Pegnitz |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
Company History
- 2022
Founding of iCuTech Anlagenbau GmbH (February); opening of the technology area on the AEG site in Nuremberg (May)
- 2023
ISO 9001 certification and patenting of the laser welding technology in Nuremberg
- 2024
Establishment of a pilot production
- 2026
Relocation to Lauf an der Pegnitz with new production capacities (January); renaming to iCuTech GmbH (May)