Coil winding machinery sits at the heart of manufacturing for electric motors, generators and transformers. As demand intensifies across mobility, industrial automation and energy, the industry is moving towards higher throughput and greater accuracy — often simultaneously. In addition, a new world of winding technology is being developed around hairpin and wave winding as well as new technologies such as foil winding, profiled Litz wires, 3D printed windings, carbon nanotube yarns, and in-slot cooling systems.

For many manufacturers, it’s becoming clear that machinery choice is now a defining competitive advantage.
CWIEME Berlin brings together the world’s leading machinery suppliers, from winding systems to full automation platforms. As we move into 2026, three forces are reshaping machinery decisions: production speed, repeatability and adaptability.

Automation that supports smarter manufacturing

Manufacturers working across the value chain — from Tier 3 materials providers to final assembly — are integrating automation to reduce variability and free engineering teams to focus on innovation. This is particularly relevant for process engineers, who consistently cite optimisation and automation integration as top challenges.

Modern coil winding machines now deliver:

• Adaptive tensioning systems that respond to material behaviour in real time

• Closed-loop quality control that reduces rework and scrap

• Greater repeatability, improving the consistency of high-density windings

• Faster cycle times, essential for EV motor and generator applications

These capabilities enable predictable production, lower operating costs and better alignment with sustainability targets.

Flexibility for evolving designs

The pace of change in electric motors, transformers and magnetic components is accelerating. R&D leaders need equipment that adapts to new geometries, new materials and new requirements — often at short notice.
Suppliers exhibiting at CWIEME Berlin increasingly emphasise modular machinery that can shift between product formats. This flexibility helps manufacturers future-proof their operations while reducing their reliance on bespoke equipment.

Precision as a performance driver

In both motor and transformer applications, winding precision directly influences energy losses, heat distribution and long-term durability. As efficiency regulations tighten, machinery capable of achieving tighter tolerances is becoming indispensable.

Technologies gaining attention include:

• Numerical control interfaces enabling micro-adjusted winding paths

• Vision systems improving error detection

• Advanced spindle and indexing structures supporting geometrically complex components

Precision isn’t only about performance — it’s also about differentiation in competitive markets.

A 360-degree view at CWIEME Berlin

Machinery exhibitors at CWIEME represent a crucial part of the industry’s backbone. For attendees, the event is an opportunity to experience equipment firsthand, compare capabilities and connect directly with experts who understand the realities of implementation, scale and ROI.

It’s also an opportunity to gain competitive advantage by discussing with exhibitors and attendees what they see as new or disruptive technology on the horizon.

As many manufacturers navigate longer project cycles and the complexities of global supply chains, this direct access shortens decision time and builds confidence in equipment investment.

A sector ready for the next leap

The next 12 months will see machinery suppliers continue to refine automation, sustainability and digitisation. For organisations working in electric motors, magnetic components or transformers aligning production capabilities with future performance expectations will be essential.

And once again, CWIEME Berlin will be the meeting place to explore what’s next.