Acuity Brands Lighting Vice President for Education Solutions

Dr. Frank Wischmeyer, Vice President and Program Manager Power Electronics at AIXTRON SE, adds: “We are very pleased to announce this new order from one of Europe’s newest and most promising start-ups. AIXTRON is pleased to partner with EpiGaN as they advance equipment, processes and materials for larger area GaN-on-Silicon wafers.”

Incorporated in 2010, EpiGaN is providing device manufacturers with access to a unique, proven technology addressing market segments such as power supplies for consumer electronics, hybrid electric vehicles, solar inverters, RF power for base stations, smart grid, etc. The company is also participating in the EU project HiPoSwitch which will develop more compact and more powerful energy converters.

Acuity Brands is proud to continue to be a flagship sponsor to help create schoolhouses in Arizona,” said Tim Hogan, Acuity Brands Lighting Vice President for Education Solutions. “Our Smart + Simple Solutions integrate electric lighting, daylighting, and controls to both improve the learning environment and help reduce the overall long-term cost of the structure.”