The History of Magna-Power Electronics: The Path to a Vertically Integrated U.S. Electronics Manufacturer [History]

Magna-Power Electronics (MPE) was founded in 1981 with the intent of being a power electronics, lighting, and magnetics research and development (R&D) company. The company and its founder's career pivoted several times before settling into its niche of engineering, manufacturing, and selling high-power sources and loads. This article chronicles the milestones in the company's history that have defined its eventual path to success.