Power Electronics, Machines and Drives
This branch of electrical engineering plays a critical role in the development of sustainable energy solutions.
What is PEMD?
Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD) is a branch of electrical and electronic engineering that’s focused on the efficient control and delivery of electrical energy. The field involves designing, regulating, and improving devices such as:
- semiconductors
- power converters
- electrical machines
- electric drives
- control systems
PEMD helps ensure that electrical energy is used as efficiently as possible. PEMD plays a critical role in the development of sustainable energy solutions and reducing our carbon footprint.
PEMD is a fast moving and exciting technology sector which is rapidly expanding across multiple industries. Thanks to the electric revolution, we're seeing a big shift towards the electrification of systems.
What is electrification?
Electrification is the process of replacing, or modifying, fossil fuel-powered systems with electric alternatives.
- electric cars
- e-bikes
- public transport and construction vehicles
- battery charging technology
- electrification of aircraft and marine systems
- LED lighting
- mobile device battery chargers
- computer power supplies
- refrigeration
- washing machines
- vacuum cleaners
- hair dryers and straighteners
- electric fans
- photovoltaics
- wind turbines
- hydropower
- building management – heating and air conditioning systems
- transmission and distribution systems
- industrial motors and generators
- electric drives
- robotics
- industrial control systems
- production line equipment
Join the PEMD sector
As the demand for electrification and sustainable energy grows, so does the need for experts in PEMD and these fields. A career in PEMD manufacturing will focus on creating technologies that control and deliver electrical power in modern systems.
Join the PEMD sector and play a role in shaping the future of energy. Help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our planet today.