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Innovation Zone

Discover cutting-edge and groundbreaking new businesses in the coil winding and electrical manufacturing industry at the Innovation Zone. Designed to highlight emerging technologies that push the boundaries of energy efficiency and grid modernisation, whether you're a seasoned industry professional aiming to stay ahead of the curve or an aspiring entrepreneur eager to make your mark, the Innovation Zone is the place to be.

Why Visit? Why exhibit?

What to expect at the Innovation Zone

Dedicated exhibition area

The Innovation Zone brings together the industry's leading emerging solutions in one place on the show floor.

Innovation Tour

Hear the next big ideas in coil winding, e-mobility and transformer tech with these fast-paced 15-minute pitches.

Innovation Tour

(Invite-Only) 

Get an exclusive look at the future of electrification. Visitors can take a guided 1-hour tour of 5 hand-picked innovators transforming power, mobility and materials.

Why visit the zone?

Discover innovative solutions

From revolutionary products to innovative processes, explore the next big developments that are shaping the future of coil winding and electrical manufacturing.

Connect with emerging entrepreneurs

Whether you’re seeking collaborators, investors, or simply exchanging ideas, the zone provides an ideal environment to engage with emerging talent and visionary leaders.

Gain insights into the latest industry trends

Learn from industry experts, thought leaders, and pioneering new businesses at the forefront of change. Attend insightful presentations, participate in interactive discussions, and gain a deeper understanding of the trends that are shaping the future of the industry.

Why exhibit?

With all-inclusive stand solutions designed for maximum impact and minimal hassle, the Innovation Zone’s prime location puts your technologies in front of industry peers and potential clients, ensuring exceptional brand exposure.

What's included in an Innovation Zone exhibitor package?

✔ A branded exhibitor pod in a high-traffic area

✔ A 15-minute presentation slot on our dedicated Innovation Stage

✔ Direct exposure to thousands of industry decision-makers

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Innovation Zone 2026 Agenda

Tuesday 19 May 14:20 - 14:35
AI Powered Presentation of Products with Virtual Reality

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Tuesday 19 May 15:00 - 15:15
Automation in Transformer Tank Manufacturing

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Tuesday 19 May 15:20 - 15:35
Carbon Brush Monitoring System i-BRUSH

For more than 100 years, rotating slip ring machines such as generators and motors have operated without giving operators full control over the condition of the carbon brushes.  
 

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Tuesday 19 May 14:40 - 14:55
Carbon Costs are Entering Your Bill of Materials

Gabriel's pitch will go over the fundamentals of CBAM and demonstrate how costs can be managed and optimised by importers to reduce the carbon bill.  
 

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Tuesday 19 May 14:00 - 14:15
Your Gateway to the U.S. Market — Turnkey Manufacturing in North America

• Discover how European manufacturers can use Spalding's IOS (Integrated Outside Supplier) program to enter the U.S. market with lower production, transportation, and logistics costs than manufacturing in Europe 

• Learn how U.S.-based companies are reducing labor costs by transferring production of custom magnetic components and assemblies to Spalding's certified facility in Nogales, Mexico 

• Understand how Spalding's 30+ years of IOS program experience, ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications, and transparent pricing model deliver a seamless, turnkey manufacturing transition 

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Tuesday 19 May 15:40 - 15:55
QUICK'NCOOL – A new dimension in Rotor Cooling for Improvement of the Efficiency and Cost-Level of Electric Drivetrains

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Wednesday 20 May 11:00 - 11:15
Accelerating Material Innovation for Electrical Insulation

This session offers a focused look behind the scenes of recent material development work for high performance electrical insulation papers and boards. 
 

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Wednesday 20 May 11:20 - 11:35
Beyond Rare Earths: Rethinking Electric Motor Design with Next-Generation Materials

  • Rare-earth-free motor technologies: Design strategies and material innovations enabling high-performance electric motors without reliance on critical rare-earth elements. 
  • Advanced magnetic materials: Integration of iron nitride permanent magnets and soft magnetic composites in 3D flux motor topologies. 
  • Simulation-driven development: Electromagnetic and structural modelling workflows, validated through prototype testing. 
  • Sustainability and supply-chain resilience: Motor solutions addressing environmental impact, manufacturing efficiency, and geopolitical risks in magnet supply. 

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Wednesday 20 May 14:55 - 15:10
Design-for-cost vs Design-for-performance of thermoplastic composite rotor and stator sleeves.

This presentation shows how the design of composite rotor and stator sleeves influences manufacturing cost. It compares thermoplastic and thermoset process chains, highlights the main cost drivers, and uses sensitivity analysis to show how geometry, winding angle, and material choice affect competitiveness in automotive e-machine applications.

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Wednesday 20 May 14:40 - 14:55
High-Temperature Coils for 500℃ Environments: Superior Heat Resistance and Reliability

This session focuses on the engineering and application of coils designed to operate under extreme conditions, specifically reaching 500℃.

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Be part of the future of innovation

Discover the breakthroughs transforming coil winding and electrical manufacturing. From cutting-edge materials to next-generation processes, the Innovation Zone at CWIEME Berlin is where the industry’s brightest ideas come to life.

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Venue

Messe Berlin, South Entrance, Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin, Germany

Opening times

Tuesday, 19 May | 09:30 – 17:30

Wednesday, 20 May 09:30 – 17:30

Thursday, 21 May | 09:30 – 16:00

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