The Power Conversion -- Intelligent Motion (PCIM) conference kicks off today in Nuremburg, Germany, and touts record-setting attendance for a power electronics conference of this type. Large industry players such as International Rectifier, Infineon and Mitsubishi Electric will be present for the even. Many small and medium sized companies will also be featured, giving them the chance to demonstrate and display innovative products and solutions. The conference will address issues in many applications of power conversion technology, from solar power systems to SMART grid technologies. The conference is expected to focus on power conversion efficiency and wide-bandgap semiconductors, as well as new and increasingly important energy storage solutions.