Cem Som, Vice President at Wurth Electronics Midcom Europe, Don Rigdon, President at Wurth Electronics Midcom and Dominik Kern, President at Wurth Electronics Midcom (from left to right), opening the prototype lab at the Hightech Innovation Center in Munich-Freiham. — Image source: Würth Elektronik
Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc., German Branch, with EU headquarters in Munich, has opened a laboratory for the production of transformer prototypes at the Hightech Innovation Center in Munich-Freiham.
The company, which specializes in transformers for switch-mode power supplies and customized inductive components, is part of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group. In Munich, they produce custom magnetics prototypes using first-class equipment and high-quality materials.
On November 11, 2024, the new facility was presented to customers and partners including a tour of the test fields, EMC chambers and the office and meeting areas designed according to modern New Work aspects.
Modern laboratory equipment: First-class equipment for the implementation of in-house concepts — Image source: Würth Elektronik
The main purpose of the new capacities is to promote intensive and transparent collaboration with customers. In-house prototype development and production enables the design engineers to also accompany their process in its implementation. All products are tested individually using advanced equipment and methods.
The facility’s technical equipment offers new opportunities for R&D projects and patent development. Students and young talents also benefit from the site’s extensive equipment for research and final theses. In the future, prototypes of high-performance products and wireless power coils will also be produced here at the Hightech Innovation Center in Munich.
Material warehouse: Winding wire for prototypes of customer-specific transformers — Image source: Würth Elektronik