Applied Power Systems

What Applied Power Systems does

Applied Power Systems, Inc. (APS) is a privately held, Hicksville, NY-based designer and manufacturer of high-power power electronics, founded in 1996 and operating with 1-10 employees. The company produces five core product lines: high-power inverters (5-500 kW) in Full Bridge, Half Bridge, 3-Phase Bridge, Chopper and Soft Start configurations; high-power converters in Single Phase, Three Phase, Poly Phase, AC Switch, Parallel and Static Switch topologies; IGBT and SCR gate driver boards capable of controlling up to six IGBTs above 1,400A and up to twelve SCRs; high-power semiconductor assemblies for disc/hockey-puk devices of 100mm or larger with proprietary clamping technology from 1,000 to over 20,000 lbs; and fully custom high-power systems with enclosures, control/monitoring circuitry and advanced thermal management. Underlying technology is based on IGBT and SCR power semiconductors with support for air or liquid cooling and multiple feedback/protection options, all manufactured in-house at the company's Charlotte Avenue facility, which includes machining centers, an epoxy powder coating line, mechanical assembly cells, and R&D/test laboratories equipped with a 120kW voltage/current source and high-voltage capability up to 40kV AC / 60kV measurement.

APS operates a B2B, project-based, quote-driven revenue model, selling custom-engineered systems and standard catalog products directly to industrial OEMs through direct engineering engagement rather than distribution channels. Customer segments are organized by vertical: Industrial OEMs (motor control, AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, rail power systems, battery charging), Railway Applications, Scientific Lab/Research (magnet power supplies, particle accelerators, pulse forming networks), and Drilling Industry. The company grew out of a 16-year strategic partnership with Powerex (1996-2012) in which APS manufactured all of Powerex's power semiconductor assemblies; since that partnership dissolved, APS has marketed its own branded assemblies and maintains direct cross-references to obsolete Powerex parts. Distribution is direct enterprise sales supported by ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, with marketing concentrated on industry events (Battery Show, Hannover Messe, LI Power Electronics Symposium).

Name

Applied Power Systems

Legal name

Applied Power Systems, Inc.

Website

https://appliedps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Applied Power Systems is a privately held, Hicksville, NY-based manufacturer founded in 1996 that designs and builds high-power IGBT and SCR inverters, converters, gate drivers, and semiconductor assemblies (5-500 kW) for industrial OEMs, railway, scientific research, and drilling customers via custom direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Power Electronics

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

DC-AC Inverters (Industrial inverters, standalone/embedded) (IMAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

DC/DC Converters & Battery Interface Power Electronics (EUAFAIAD), Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

Keywords

• High power inverters
• Power semiconductor assemblies
• IGBT gate drivers
• AC-DC converters
• Industrial power electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Hicksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Power Electronics Hardware Sales: Revenue generated from selling high-power inverters, converters, IGBT/SCR gate driver boards, semiconductor assemblies, and custom power systems. Products range from standard off-the-shelf units to fully customized configurations. Sales appear to be project-based with direct engineering engagement for specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Applied Power Systems designs and manufactures high-power power electronics components and fully integrated systems ranging from 5 kW to 500 kW. The product portfolio includes high-power inverters, AC-DC and DC-DC converters, IGBT and SCR gate driver boards, and pre-engineered power semiconductor assemblies, supplemented by custom high-power system design with in-house machining, coating, assembly and testing.

Product overview

Applied Power Systems offers a portfolio of high-power power electronics products consisting of five core product lines: High Power Inverters (5-500kW in various bridge configurations), High Power Converters (single to poly-phase for motor control and power supplies), IGBT and SCR Gate Driver Boards (supporting 2-1400A+ configurations), High-Power Semiconductor Assemblies (integrated with heatsinks and cooling), and Custom High Power Systems (full system design and manufacturing). The company also manufactures numerous standard driver board models (BAP series) and maintains cross-reference compatibility with legacy Powerex assemblies. All products support various cooling methods and feedback options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Power Inverters 5-500 kilowatt inverters available in Full Bridge, Half Bridge, 3-Phase Bridge, Chopper and Soft Start circuit topologies, in single or three phase configurations with air or liquid cooling options, voltage/current/thermal feedback, snubbers, laminated bus, DC filter capacitors, fuses and blowers/fans. Targeted at industrial OEMs requiring high-power AC controllers and IGBT inverters.
• High Power Converters High-power converters in Single Phase, Three Phase, Poly Phase, AC Switch, Parallel Configuration and Static Switch configurations with air or liquid cooling, feedback options, snubbers, laminated bus, filter capacitors, output bus bars and blowers/fans. Used for high-power motor control, AC-DC power supplies and DC-DC power supplies.
• High-Power Semiconductor Assemblies Integrated power semiconductor assemblies available in Single, Doubler, Three Phase, Full Bridge, Series Stacks, Parallel, AC Switch, Static Switch, Common Anode and Common Cathode topologies, supplied with heatsinks, chill blocks, fans, blowers, clamps, gate firing boards, fuses, snubbers, thermal switches and FiberOptic interfaces. Designed for semiconductors 100 mm and larger in diameter with clamping forces from 1000 to over 20000 pounds.
• IGBT and SCR Gate Driver Boards Gate driver boards in Full Bridge, Half Bridge, 3-Phase Bridge, Single, Doubler, Twelve Pulse, AC Switch and High Voltage configurations with isolated power supplies, voltage/current/thermal feedback, device fault and circuit protection, and FiberOptic interface. Controls up to six IGBTs at currents exceeding 1400 Amps and up to twelve SCRs.
• Custom High Power Systems Bespoke high-power system design and build service covering enclosures, digital/analog interface signals, control and monitoring circuitry, and advanced thermal management with baseplates, heatsinks, fans, blowers and liquid cooling. Engagements have ranged from low-voltage power supplies (12 kW) through high-power motor drives (528 kVA) to solid-state switches (6500 A).
• BAP-1551 Half Bridge IGBT Driver Half bridge IGBT driver board for industrial inverter applications.
• BAP-1491F Full-Bridge IGBT Driver Full-bridge IGBT driver board for power semiconductor control.
• BAP-1793 Fiber-Optic Interface Board Fiber-optic interface board for isolated communication in power systems.
• BAP-1318 High Voltage Isolated IGBT Driver Board High voltage isolated IGBT driver board for demanding power applications.
• BAP-1289 High Voltage SCR Gate Driver Board High voltage isolated SCR gate driver board for thyristor control.
• BAP-3012 Twelve Pulse SCR Driver Twelve pulse SCR driver for multi-pulse rectifier applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom power systems ranging from low voltage power supplies (12kW) to high-power motor drives (528kVA) and solid state switches (6500A) demonstrate wide operational range.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PowerexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996APS and Powerex formed a strategic partnership in 1996, with APS designing and building all power semiconductor assemblies marketed under the Powerex brand. This partnership lasted 16 years before dissolving. APS continues to manufacture and market the APS brand of Power Semiconductor Assemblies, with many APS Power Assemblies providing direct cross-reference to older and obsolete Powerex brand assemblies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Major manufacturer of industrial power electronics including high-power drives, converters, and inverters for rail, process industries, and grid. Overlaps with APS in industrial high-power motor drives and rail power systems.
• Semikron Danfoss: Global leader in power semiconductor modules serving industrial drives, renewable energy, and e-mobility. Comparable to APS in IGBT/SCR power module and inverter offerings but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Infineon Technologies: World-leading power semiconductor manufacturer with broad IGBT, MOSFET, and gate driver portfolios. Competes with APS in industrial power conversion and increasingly in SiC-based solutions where APS is not present.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Power Electronics): Manufactures high-power IGBT modules, inverters, and converter systems for industrial automation, rail traction, and power transmission — directly overlapping with APS's product portfolio at higher power levels.
• TDK-Lambda: Manufacturer of programmable DC power supplies, AC-DC converters, and high-power industrial converters. Comparable to APS in industrial OEM power conversion applications and high-current system integration.
• Fuji Electric: Global manufacturer of power semiconductors, inverters, and UPS systems for industrial, transportation, and energy markets. Overlaps with APS in high-power inverters, converters, and IGBT-based systems.

Direct peers

• Powerex: One of the largest US power semiconductor manufacturers and APS's former 16-year strategic partner. Both firms design and manufacture high-power SCR and IGBT semiconductor assemblies targeting industrial motor drives, power supplies, and rail applications.
• Vincotech (Mitsubishi Electric): Manufacturer of power semiconductor modules and integrated inverter/converter solutions for industrial and renewable energy applications. Closely comparable to APS in power module offerings and customer use cases.
• Dean Technology: Specialty manufacturer of high-voltage power components, assemblies, and custom power electronics including SCR/IGBT assemblies. Closely comparable to APS in niche high-voltage, high-power semiconductor assembly and custom system design.

Regional players

• Curtiss-Wright (Defense Solutions / Industrial): Designs and manufactures rugged high-power electronic systems for defense, industrial, and naval applications including motor drives and power conversion — overlapping with APS in custom high-power systems for harsh environments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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