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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

Cabopol has invested substantial resources and expertise in the creation of TPE, TPU, and TPX compounds. © Cabopol

21.06.24 – Cable materials/Compounds

Cable materials/Compounds

Improved solutions for EV charging applications

Cabopol Polymer Compounds, a company with over 60 years of experience in the research, development, and production of thermoplastic and crosslinked compounds, ... Von Jörg Dambock

Hairpins made from enameled copper wire are an integral part of all electric motors. © Bihler

28.03.24 – Wire processing / Measurement

Wire processing / Measurement

Intelligent removal of isolation from hairpins

Thanks to a new process, Germany-based Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik is making the removal of isolation from hairpins even more reliable and efficient. The ... 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

16.10.23 – Reutlingen E-Mobility Days on October 17-19, 2023

Reutlingen E-Mobility Days on October 17-19, 2023

Wafios welcomes e-mobility experts

The Reutlingen E-Mobility Days (RED) take place for the fourth time on October 17-19, 2023. In only a few years, the event staged by Wafios has become ... Von Jörg Dambock

Busbars, as illustrated here, are needed for the distribution of the electrical energy in practically all electric vehicles. © Bihler

11.09.23 – Wire processing / E-mobility

Wire processing / E-mobility

Successful entry into busbar production

Frötek-Kunststofftechnik GmbH recently started using a Bihler “Bimeric Modular” equipped with “Leantool” modules for the fully-automatic manufacture of ... 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