Vincotech

What Vincotech does

Vincotech GmbH is a German power semiconductor module manufacturer headquartered in Unterhaching, Germany, operating as an affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation with approximately 800-900 employees worldwide. The company designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio of power modules categorized by topology (Half-Bridge, H-Bridge, Sixpack, Sevenpack, PIM+PFC, IPM, three-level NPC/ANPC/MNPC, H6.5, PFC), spanning power ratings from sub-10 kW to MW across three housing families: flow, MiniSKiiP (licensed from Semikron Danfoss), and VINco. Core enabling technologies include proprietary VINcoPress soldering-free joining, Press-fit interconnections, AlN and Si3N4 substrate materials, advanced die-attach processes, pre-applied thermal interface materials, and wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies (SiC and GaN). Support is provided via VINcoSIM simulation and PLECS integration tools.

The company sells into three primary verticals: Motion Control (industrial motor drives, servo drives, embedded drives, elevator drives), Renewable Energy (solar inverters from residential to utility-scale 1500V PV, energy storage systems, heat pumps), and Power Supply (EV DC fast chargers, UPS systems from 20 kW to 250 kW, welding equipment). The business model is a B2B enterprise sales motion combining direct sales with a multi-tier global distributor network covering 50+ countries, anchored by Richardson RFPD, RUTRONIK, and AVNET, supplemented by regional partners in Japan, China, India, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of standard and custom power modules plus application-specific engineering services, priced via quote-based multi-year contracts. Vincotech reports a historical 25% share of the global solar inverter module market as of 2015, though current market share is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Vincotech

Legal name

Vincotech GmbH

Website

https://vincotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Vincotech GmbH is a German power semiconductor module manufacturer (affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric) that designs and produces Si-, SiC-, and GaN-based power modules for motion control, renewable energy, and power supply OEMs globally, sold through direct sales and a 50+ country distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Semiconductor Modules

NAICS

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)

SIC

Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN Modules) (HDAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN) (HDAHAAAK), Wide-Bandgap Power Devices (SiC/GaN Discretes) (HDAHAHAG), Wide-Bandgap (SiC/GaN) Power Modules, Gate Drivers & Packaging (EUAFAIAJ)

Keywords

• Power semiconductor modules
• Motor drive components
• Solar inverter modules
• SiC GaN power modules
• Power electronics packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Unterhaching

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Power Semiconductor Modules: Design, development, and manufacturing of power semiconductor modules for industrial applications including motion control, renewable energy (solar, ESS), and power supply markets. Products include standard off-the-shelf modules and application-specific custom solutions.
2. Engineering Services: Application-specific engineering support and custom power module development services to meet specific customer requirements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vincotech designs, develops, and manufactures power semiconductor modules using silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies for motion control, renewable energy, and power supply applications. The portfolio spans standardized off-the-shelf modules and application-specific custom solutions across multiple housing families (flow, MiniSKiiP, VINco) and circuit topologies (rectifier, half-bridge, sixpack, PIM, IPM, three-level NPC/ANPC, PFC), supported by proprietary joining, press-fit, and thermal management technologies.

Product overview

Vincotech is a market leader in power semiconductor modules, offering a comprehensive portfolio of standard and customized power electronic components. The product portfolio centers on power modules categorized by topology (including Rectifier, Half-Bridge, H-Bridge, Sixpack, Sevenpack, PIM+PFC, IPM, Booster, Three-level NPC/ANPC/MNPC, H6.5, and PFC modules) for Motion Control, Renewable Energy (solar inverters, ESS), and Power Supply (EV charging, UPS) applications. The company provides multiple housing families: flow (0 through E3BP), MiniSKiiP (in partnership with Semikron Danfoss), and VINco (X4/X8/X12/E3/E3s) packages rated from under 10kW to MW. Supporting technologies include VINcoPress soldering-free joining, Press-fit interconnections, AlN/Si3N4 substrates, thermal interface materials, and wide bandgap (SiC/GaN) semiconductors. The portfolio is complemented by brake/inrush resistors and solid state relays, with simulation tools (VINcoSIM, PLECS) for design support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• flow Housing Family Comprehensive series of proprietary power module housings covering sub-10 kW to multi-megawatt ratings, designed for solar inverters, motor drives, UPS, and EV charging applications.
• MiniSKiiP Housing Family Spring-contact based intelligent power module packaging in versions 0, 1, 2, 2 DUAL, 3, and 3 DUAL, featuring easy assembly and service-friendly contacts for motor drives, servo drives, and power supplies.
• VINco Housing Family Low-profile package family including VINco X4, X8, X12, E3, and E3s variants for motion control, solar, and UPS applications.
• SiC Power Modules Silicon carbide-based power modules including flowPIM, flowNPC, flowANPC, flowDUAL, and flowCSPFC variants for high-efficiency solar, energy storage, and EV charging applications up to 1500V systems.
• GaN Power Modules Gallium nitride-based power modules including fastPACK 1 GaN 2-in-1 for high-frequency power conversion applications.
• Standard Topology Power Modules Power modules organized by circuit topology including Rectifier, Ultrafast Rectifier, Half-Bridge, H-Bridge, Sixpack, Sevenpack, PIM+PFC, PIM+3xPFC, PIM (CIB), IPM, Booster, H6.5, Single Phase Inverter, and PFC modules for motor drives, power supplies, and embedded drive applications.
• Three-Level Topology Power Modules Three-level topology modules including Neutral Point Clamped (NPC I-Type), Mixed NPC (MNPC T-Type), Active NPC (ANPC), FC Inverter, and FC Booster variants for high-voltage 1500V PV inverter and power conversion system applications.
• Brake Resistors Power resistors designed for dynamic braking and energy dissipation in motor drive systems.
• Inrush Resistors Resistors designed to limit inrush current during system startup in power electronic systems.
• Solid State Relays (SSR) Electronic switching devices for AC load control without mechanical contacts, used in power electronics systems.
• VINcoSIM Simulation Software Web-based simulation environment for power module design verification and performance analysis, complemented by PLECS integration for system-level modeling.
• Application-Specific Custom Power Module Engineering Services Custom power module design and development services providing application-specific engineering support to meet unique customer requirements, with off-the-shelf and tailored solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% global solar market share in 2015 with 13 GW of solar energy generated
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Semikron DanfosscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 June 2024Renewed cooperation agreement for MiniSKiiP® packaging technology. Partnership dates back to 2003 and has been extended to further strengthen MiniSKiiP® package technology. Multiple source options for the package to mitigate supply chain risk. MiniSKiiP® features easy assembly and service-friendly spring contacts with excellent reputation for efficiency and performance in motor drives, servo drives, and power supplies.
• Mitsubishi Electric CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Parent company affiliation. Vincotech is an affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. Contributes to Mitsubishi Electric's 'Eco Changes: for a greener tomorrow' environmental initiative. Company's corporate philosophy rooted in sustainable technologies addressing global megatrends.
• TSV Haching MünchenminorOthers · 1 August 2023Sponsorship of Bundesliga volleyball team. Vincotech stepped up sponsorship role extending cooperation into 2024-2025 season for third consecutive year. Joint activities include video production, fan zone sponsorship, and promotional content for social media.
• SiemensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint conference presentation at PCIM Europe on 'Optimizing a Power Module for Electrical and Thermal Performance and Symmetry Using EDA Tools'. Represents collaborative technical development between companies.
• Plan International GermanyminorOthersLong-standing charitable partnership since 2011. PCIM booth charity activities raise funds for Plan International projects. Donations include €15,000 for Ukraine relief, €15,000 for Ecuador youth project, €12,000 for Malawi girls' education, €12,000 for Christmas donation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Semikron Danfoss: Semikron Danfoss is the leading European power module manufacturer, directly competing across Vincotech's full portfolio (IGBT, SiC, GaN) in industrial drives, renewables, and power supplies. It is also Vincotech's licensor for the MiniSKiiP packaging platform, making it both a direct competitor and a strategic supplier.
• Powerex: Powerex is a US-based power module manufacturer focused on IGBT and SiC modules for industrial drives, power supplies, and renewables. It is a direct, smaller-scale peer to Vincotech with a comparable product strategy around custom and standard modules.

Broad incumbents

• Infineon Technologies: Infineon is the global #1 power semiconductor company, with a vertically integrated portfolio spanning Si/SiC discretes, IGBT modules, gate drivers, and full power module families (EconoPIM, EasyPACK, PrimePACK). It competes with Vincotech across all three target markets and benefits from in-house fabs and SiC wafer capacity.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Power Device Works): Mitsubishi Electric's Power Device Works produces its own line of IGBT and SiC power modules (e.g., the J-Series, LV100, HV100). As Vincotech's parent group, it is both an internal peer for power module R&D and a sibling competitor selling into overlapping industrial and rail customers.
• Fuji Electric: Fuji Electric is a major Japanese power semiconductor manufacturer with a broad module lineup for industrial drives, solar inverters, and UPS. It is a direct competitor in Vincotech's motion control and renewable energy segments and benefits from its own chip and packaging capabilities.
• ON Semiconductor (onsemi): onsemi is a leading SiC power discrete and module supplier (after its GT Advanced Technologies acquisition) competing in EV, solar, and industrial markets. Its NXH and VE-Trac module families overlap with Vincotech's SiC PIM and EV charger offerings.
• STMicroelectronics: STMicroelectronics is a global SiC power semiconductor leader with its own SiC module program (ACEPACK) and partnerships across EV and renewable energy. It competes with Vincotech for SiC module sockets in solar inverters and DC fast chargers.
• ROHM Semiconductor: ROHM is a Japanese power semiconductor company with a growing SiC module portfolio (e.g., HSDIP20, EconoDUAL) serving industrial and EV markets. It is a comparable WBG-focused competitor to Vincotech's SiC and GaN module business.
• Wolfspeed: Wolfspeed is a pure-play SiC power device and module company, supplying modules for EV, industrial, and renewable applications. While primarily a chip supplier, its WolfPACK and reference designs compete with Vincotech's SiC modules at the system level.
• Hitachi Energy (Power Modules): Hitachi Energy (formerly ABB Power Grids) produces power modules and stacks for HVDC, traction, and grid applications, and is increasingly active in renewable and energy storage inverters. It is a broad incumbent competitor to Vincotech in high-power renewable and grid-tied segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/vincotechgmbh
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Vincotech/630784743619588
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vincotech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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