Component
Weld inverter
A silicon inverter that makes welding current from a small, light package.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$220
Quality
85 / 100
US completeness
15.0
Made in US
300,000 units
Current demand
2,000,000 units
US exports
24,000 units
Opportunity score
83.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$400M
Expected extra output: 200,000 units per year
Requires
Printed circuit board
Silicon wafer
Copper
Steel