Electromagnetic launchers use powerful electromagnetic fields to accelerate projectiles without relying on conventional chemical propellants. While often associated with defense research, these technologies are also widely used in scientific and industrial applications, including:• Hypervelocity impact testing• Material characterization• Electromagnetic forming•…
Fusion technology is opening new possibilities for the production of medical isotopes, helping improve access to cancer treatments while reducing dependence on a limited number of nuclear facilities. To support the development of a compact fusion reactor, a new customer…
Ionic wind, also known as electrohydrodynamic (EHD) airflow, is an innovative technology that generates airflow using only an electric field without any moving mechanical parts. By applying a high DC voltage between two electrodes, air molecules become ionized and accelerate…
Electron gun systems require high-voltage and multiple low-voltage power supplies isolated at the cathode voltage, working together with exceptional precision. To meet these requirements, Technix developed a fully custom multi-output power supply for an Asian manufacturer specializing in electron gun…
The development of new electric propulsion systems is opening exciting possibilities for future orbital transportation. One of our customers, a french start-up working on advanced electric propulsion technologies, selected Technix power supplies to support the testing of their prototypes. Their…
More than 20 years ago, a leading European plasma physics research laboratory selected Technix to replace legacy high-voltage power supplies from another manufacturer. To ensure a seamless integration into the existing installation, Technix developed several 50kV – 20kW negative DC…
For a North American start-up, Technix recently supplied several 20kV – 3kW DC power supplies for an innovative water recovery demonstrator. The system is designed to capture evaporated water from the air using electrostatic fields. High voltage is used to…
In large research facilities such as synchrotrons, generating pulses for advanced experiments requires reliable and high-energy charging systems. Back in 2014, Technix developed 50kV – 10kJ capacitor chargers for a major European synchrotron, also used as a neutron and muon…
In semiconductor manufacturing, improving silicon quality is a constant challenge. One of the key technologies used today is Excimer Laser Annealing. This process relies on pulsed UV lasers to locally treat silicon without affecting the rest of the wafer. Behind…
Subsea environments place extreme demands on electrical systems. High-voltage power supplies play a key role in two main applications: 🔌 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠High voltage (typically 30 to 50kV) is injected to measure leakage current and verify cable isolation.→ With our…
Protontherapy is an advanced cancer treatment that relies on cyclotrons and synchrotrons to generate a precise and controlled proton beam.Several key functions depend on reliable high-voltage power supplies to ensure performance and stability. Technix HV power supplies support:• Ion sources•…
Technix keeps pushing development further.Our teams have just completed a 60kV – 6kW power supply designed for X-Ray scanning, now entering its final qualification phase. What’s new?• Integrated cathode power supply• Extended operating range with 6kW available from 50kV to…