LEM, a company specializing in electrical measurement technology, has established additional research and development centers in Munich and Shanghai, in response to the increasing global need for current and voltage sensing, which is aligned with the objectives of decarbonization and enhanced electrification.
The acquisition of these two additional properties will facilitate LEM in enhancing the intelligence of its sensors and establishing development centers in closer proximity to major customers. Additionally, these sites will foster enhanced collaboration on projects and facilitate the efficient exchange of essential product design information.
The China facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, while the German facility will prioritize the design of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and semiconductor technology. These advancements will contribute to the acceleration of LEM’s innovation in enhanced integrated current sensors (ICSs).
LEM’s recent establishment of a cutting-edge facility in Malaysia, which integrates modern manufacturing technologies, has prompted the company to make further investments in R&D facilities in Europe and Asia. LEM’s decision to invest in the state of Penang might be seen as a recognition of the region’s remarkable proficiency in ASIC technology and its distinct focus on semiconductor design and manufacturing. The Penang facility exemplified LEM’s ongoing efforts to optimize its operations and expand its international presence, enabling it to enhance customer service by leveraging state-of-the-art production facilities and a highly experienced workforce.
LEM is currently supporting its substantial investment in production capacity and adaptable delivery through the establishment of R&D capabilities. These capabilities are intended to supplement the existing Lyon (France) site, which was inaugurated in 2017, and to further enhance the ongoing R&D endeavors in Sofia (Bulgaria), which are now being conducted at their newly located office in the city center.
The development team in the newly established semiconductor factory in Munich, under the leadership of Matthias Tänzer, will collaborate closely with LEM’s pre-existing ICS team located in Geneva, Switzerland. The current workforce at Munich consists of 10 people, and it is anticipated that this figure will rise following LEM’s aggressive expansion strategies for the location.
The Shanghai facility, spanning an area of 1,400 m2, now employs a total of 30 staff members. It is anticipated that this number will increase significantly in the future, with a high proportion of them being engaged in research and development activities.
