Where it all began

May is usually the month when the power electronics community meets in Nuremberg for PCIM, but not this year. Every now and then, the event needs to move to June, presumably for availability reasons with the convention center. This year, this is actually pretty awesome, because for Bodo’s Power Systems a circle will also close next month. It was at this exact event, back in May 2006, when Bodo, at the show, ended his cooperation with a former publication, and made the decision to start his own magazine, as a one-man-show, immediately. Actually, my family and I were all there during this memorable event. Today, we are all working for the magazine.

As the circle closes, we will start to celebrate the 20th anniversary this year, at the very location where it all began. Bodo returned to his hometown back then, and within a few days he found someone for the layout-design, and also someone who designed his website and e-newsletter. The rest is history! Well, the gentleman who helped with the website is still around today, and also the daughter of the layout-designer. Rumour has it, she was already heavily involved in the design at the beginning of the magazine. That’s great proof of Bodo’s commitment to continuity, and as I am now taking over more and more responsibility, I am very grateful for still having them on our team!

Please visit us at our booth at PCIM, you can find us in hall 4, booth 423, and celebrate this very special occasion with us. We’ll bring the whole team to Nuremberg, and Bodo will be incredibly happy to share memories and have a chat about the last 20 years and all that has happened in our industry during the lifetime of the magazine. Unfortunately, although we will have time for many stories and celebrations, the trip will also be a “work trip”. The editorial team will, of course, be available for meetings, and as always we will host a panel on Wide Bandgap at the technology stage, which you can also find in hall 4. We will cover SiC in two sessions on Wednesday, and host one GaN session on Thursday. A great appetizer for “Bodo’s Wide Bandgap Event 2026”, which will take place December 1 and 2 at the Hilton Munich Airport again.

Bodo’s magazine is delivered by postal service to all places in the world. It is the only magazine that spreads technical information on power electronics globally. We have EETech as a partner serving our clients in North America. If you speak the language, or just want to have a look, don’t miss our Chinese version at bodospowerchina.com. An archive, of every issue of the magazine, is available for free at our website bodospower.com.

My Green Tip of the Month:
The current skyrocketing prices for fuel make this an easy one. Any opportunity to leave the car standing makes it beneficial in two ways now: for the environment AND your wallet. Use public transportation whenever you can!

Kindest Regards,
Holger