CWIEME Berlin 2026: coil winding innovations are expected to drive game changing business conversation.

CWIEME Berlin 2026 is set to welcome the full global value chain back to Berlin, widely recognized as the capital of coil winding of Europe, as from 19 to 21 May 2026. 
 

As the world’s premier event dedicated to coil winding, transformers, electric motors and the wider electrification ecosystem, it’s the place where manufacturers, engineers, and solution providers align on the energy transition, market intelligence, supply and business strategy, technical innovation, recruitment and training.

With more than 12,000 annual community footfall and a strong mix of exhibitors and technical visitors, CWIEME continues to set the benchmark for the industry. Looking ahead to 2026, several themes will shape the coil winding conversation.

New machinery capabilities.

Winding machinery suppliers are preparing to showcase faster, more adaptable and more precise systems. These developments support both high-volume EV motor production and complex transformer manufacturing.

Expect strong emphasis on:

• Adaptive automation

• Integrated quality monitoring

• Improved cycle times

• Tooling and modular platforms supporting multiple formats

These advancements reflect on current and future sustainable supply chain constraints and solutions, the need for digitalization and automation as AI becomes more solutions-driven and increasing automation and production capacity orientated. 

Breakthrough materials.

Materials exhibitors remain central to the innovation narrative. Copper conductors, advanced insulation systems and magnetic materials are under renewed scrutiny as engineers develop solutions for higher power density and better thermal performance.

Procurement teams seeking sustainable and resilient supply chains will find a wealth of insight and opportunity.

Digital and data-driven engineering.

Digitalisation continues to shape design, testing and manufacturing. Simulation, monitoring systems and predictive analytics are moving from “value-add” to “core requirement”.

Visitors can expect technologies that support:

• More efficient design cycles

• Reduced energy losses

• Better understanding of component behaviour over time

As smart grids and electrified mobility expand, digital capability is becoming indispensable.

Sustainability with impact.

From low-loss materials to recyclable insulation systems and reduced-energy production processes, sustainability is moving from ambition to specification. Exhibitors across materials, machinery and components will highlight tangible solutions that help organisations meet environmental commitments without compromising performance.

What makes CWIEME Berlin 2026 unique?

CWIEME Berlin 2026, will mark the 30th anniversary of the exhibition event in Berlin. It promises to be better, more insightful, bigger and more purpose driven.

It remains the most significant annual anchor point event on the global exhibition calendar, enabling the most significant coil winding players to convene at one single event in the capital of the largest industrial hub in Europe. The place to be for business, game-changing business networks, strategic insight, market intelligence, social interaction and new partnerships. 

It will showcase the entire industry under one roof, from raw materials to machinery, from R&D leaders to system integrators and beyond. The event offers target orientated and purpose-driven visitors from across the broad transformer, transformer component, copper, coil winding, and electrical rotor and motor spectrum including executive management, sales, procurement, engineering, and R&D. Attendance figures reflect more than 58% of all visitors come from procurement, engineering and R&D.

In 2026, the momentum around coil winding innovation will be stronger than ever. And CWIEME Berlin will once again be the centre of industrial gravity.
 

Author

Chris Gerber

Senior Executive, CEO, and Board Member at Gencon