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Electric motor production: The aim of the “MotorInspector” research project is to improve quality control. (Photo: industrieblick, https://stock.adobe.com/) © IPH Hannover

17.10.25 – Researchers aim to automate air gap measurement

Researchers aim to automate air gap measurement

Quality assurance in the production of electric motors

Fully automating the production of electric motors and making an important contribution to quality assurance: these are the goals of the new “MotorInspector” ... Von Jörg Dambock

Grob-Werke is primarily active in the fields of universal machines, assembly systems, machining technology and electromobility. © Keba

28.03.25 – HMI for safe machine operation in the automotive industry

HMI for safe machine operation in the automotive industry

Efficiency meets flexibility

Grob is a machine builder with core expertise in the automotive industry. In this success story, you can read how Grob, together with Keba, has succeeded ... Von Jörg Dambock

The uniform alignment of the wall thickness in the centre of the circumference of a profile is decisive for the performance of a conductor. © Zumbach

26.03.24 – Quality and process control

Quality and process control

In-line control for busbar and flat conductor

Producing insulated flat copper and aluminum wires, cables or bars is highly complex and requires a sophisticated knowledge within the extrusion business. Von Jörg Dambock

Two components of the motors were considered – the rare-earth permanent magnets and cobalt-iron laminations. © Vacuumschmelze

22.12.22 – E-mobility / Materials

E-mobility / Materials

Highly efficient materials for electric drives

Since 2018, Vacuumschmelze GmbH+Co. KG (VAC) has been working with partners from industry, research institutes and universities on improving the power ... Von Jörg Dambock

Magnets are present in various places in cars. Goudsmit not only supplies magnetic components and assemblies, but also offers a solution that accelerates time-to-market for automotive manufacturers. © Goudsmit

20.12.22 – Development and prototyping within shorter time frames

Development and prototyping within shorter time frames

Customer-specific magnets for the automotive industry

Finding the right magnet for an electric motor, actuator or sensor can be a difficult and time-consuming process for automotive suppliers. In addition ... Von Jörg Dambock

Wafios AG offers with the “Speed Former” a completely new approach to the production of hairpins for the latest generation of electric motors. © Wafios

19.09.22 – CNC transfer bending machine “Speed Former”

CNC transfer bending machine “Speed Former”

Easy and reliable series production of hairpins

The “Speed Former” made by Wafios is the first machine that unites three well proven bending techniques from conventional wire and tube bending machines ... Von Jörg Dambock

Overview of machinery system with robots. © Wafios

15.10.21 – Customised automation solutions by Wafios

Customised automation solutions by Wafios

Modular system for the production of ready-to-install busbars

Two years ago, Wafios presented the “BMF 60” – a new machine for the production of shaped parts and busbars. In the meantime, various versions of the BMF ... Von Jörg Dambock

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