Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming TechnologyThe production processes of power electronics, especially functional elements such as heaters or coils and power conductors like wiring harnesses, are a key technology for innovation and international competitiveness. Automation and quality assurance in production are essential to ensure consistently high quality and increased productivity.
With the increasing demand for smaller and more efficient devices, components must become more compact and powerful, requiring advanced manufacturing techniques and materials. Power electronics generate a lot of heat that must be effectively dissipated to ensure the reliability and longevity of the components. This poses special challenges for the materials used and the mechanical coupling to the carrier component. They must withstand high thermal and electrical loads, be resistant to aging, and be processed quickly and economically. At the same time, the product should be easily recyclable at the end of its lifecycle.
Fraunhofer IWU provides innovative technologies with its tools for the application, assembly, and contacting of electrically conductive materials, enabling the complete automation of wiring harnesses for the first time and setting new standards in productivity.
With the WEAM process, IWU is a technology leader in the field of wire integration and application. Through continuous development, the following additional technologies are also available to you.