ARCHIMEDES addresses the critical need for reliable, long-lifetime, and high-performance electronic components and systems to support the electrification of transport, industrial applications, and resilient infrastructure in pursuit of Europe’s climate neutrality goals. With the increasing role of vehicle-to-grid interactions and the electrification of aeronautics, demands on power electronics are intensifying in terms of lifespan, performance, and reliability. To meet these challenges, the project focuses on the development and qualification of wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor technologies such as GaN and SiC, which offer significant advantages over traditional silicon-based components but require adapted qualification and reliability assessment methods due to differing physics of failure.
In parallel, ARCHIMEDES leverages digital modelling and digital twins to support design processes, predict ageing and fault behavior, and accelerate validation while reducing experimental costs. The project integrates these technologies into demonstrators across key domains—automotive powertrains, on-board chargers, emergency response systems, and industrial electronics—ensuring preventive maintenance, exchangeability, and extended operational life. Through cross-sector deployment and the development of robust qualification protocols, ARCHIMEDES contributes to strengthening Europe’s innovation capacity, sustainability, and industrial competitiveness in the evolving power electronics landscape.