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Shaping electrical power
The Schaffner Group is a global leader in
providing solutions that ensure the efficient
and reliable operation of power electronic
systems by shaping electrical power. The
Company’s portfolio includes EMI filters,
power magnetic components and power
quality filters with related services.
Schaffner components are deployed in
electronic motor controls, in wind power
and photovoltaic systems, rail technology
applications, machine tools and robotics,
electrical infrastructure, as well as in power
supplies for a wide range of electronic de-
vices in sectors such as medical technology.
For the automobile industry, Schaffner
develops and manufactures components
for convenience and safety features in cars
and filter solutions for electric vehicles as
well as their charging infrastructure.
Headquartered in Switzerland, Schaffner
serves its global customers through its
engineering and manufacturing cent-
ers in Europe, Asia and in North America.
Through significant investments into re-
search and development, the Company
strives to expand its leading position in
growing markets.
Innovation success factors
We are convinced, that efficient and
focussed networking is one of the most
important innovation success factors.
This is why Schaffner is very open for
R&D contacts with industry as well as
with universities and research institutes.
Schaffner’s research is focussed on the
mitigation of distortions, generated by
modern power electronic systems. This
requires a deep understanding of the dis-
tortion sources and of adequate suppres-
sion concepts for the different types of
distortions, supported by sophisticated
computational engineering knowledge.
Novel magnetic materials as well as con-
struction principles, production process-
es and design tools for magnetic compo-
nents get our best attention, in order to
permanently improve our capabilities to
serve the very different requirements of
our customers.
Schaffner Group
ECOsine harmonic filter for improving power quality
and efficiency in electrical grids.
dU/dt output filter for reduction of voltage stress at
motor windings, protecting AC motors from
destructive effects of peak voltages.
In a world of ever increasing competitiveness, only
the best quality, the best manufacturing processes,
the best supply chain, the best sales processes, will
guarantee success.
