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For WEG, technological innovation mainly refers to the development of new technologies, new products, materials and tests, aiming to increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality and reduce the raw materials used in products. That is how the company becomes more competitive, gains new markets, stays sustainable and contributes to the development of the planet.

In 2019, R$ 339 million were invested in Research & Development, in addition to a team formed by 1,017 employees (669 of whom are based in Brazil) exclusively dedicated to innovation.

TDP (Technological Development Program)

At WEG, all ideas are organized and arranged by means of the WPQP (WEG Program of Quality and Productivity). Within that is the TDP (Technological Development Program), which gathers the innovation projects for new products and processes. Based on the Technological Strategic Planning, the various projects that will become part of the programs are defined.

Investment in Research & Development

Investment in Research & Development

Creative people focused on innovation are essential for the evolution of products and processes. Therefore, WEG invests strongly in its Research & Development team, and in an environment oriented to encourage creativity.

Development Flow of WEG Products

From the generation of the idea to the success on the market

Motor of growth

Coatings technology evolution

Drives Evolution

Learn more about WEG's technological innovations

Internet of Things: Interconnecting Industries with Improved Efficiency

Internet of Things: Interconnecting Industries with Improved Efficiency

Bringing its concept to the factories, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) leverages technology advantages for higher efficiency on industrial production processes.

WEG receives National Innovation Award in Brazil

WEG receives National Innovation Award in Brazil

WEG was honored with the National Innovation Award offered by the National Confederation of Industry

WEG creates its Open Innovation Center in Jaraguá do Sul – Brazil

WEG creates its Open Innovation Center in Jaraguá do Sul – Brazil

With an ongoing track record of investments in research, development and innovation, WEG took another step to continue its strategy for developing new technologies, inaugurating the WEG IoT Open Innovation Center

WEG takes part of Sirius, one of the first fourth-generation synchrotron light sources of the world

WEG takes part of Sirius, one of the first fourth-generation synchrotron light sources of the world

The new Brazilian Synchrotron Light Source allows researchers to potentially solve the major problems in any area.

WEG Transformers Africa oil lab helps users avoid transformer failure

WEG Transformers Africa oil lab helps users avoid transformer failure

State-of-the-art oil laboratory offers an extensive range of services to transformer owners.

WEG launches Industry 4.0 solution

WEG launches Industry 4.0 solution

WEG Motor Scan monitors motor data, stores in the cloud and provides access to data by App and IoT platform

WEG presents electric motor for buses at FEIMEC

WEG presents electric motor for buses at FEIMEC

Project shows BUS900 electric traction motor in Augmented Reality

New solution from WEG enables periodic monitoring of motors in order to ensure reliability of production

At this year’s Drives and Controls exhibition WEG will showcase a full range of energy efficient motors and drive solutions for a wide variety of industrial applications.

W60 motor line launched with extended power ratings

The W60 motor platform is now available up to frame IEC 1000 (NEMA 1600) and power ratings up to 16,000 kW (21,500 HP).

The list of most innovative companies in Brazil includes WEG

The list of most innovative companies in Brazil includes WEG

Sponsored by Valor Econômico financial newspaper, the prize was awarded to companies considered the most innovative in each of 18 major economic sectors in Brazil and also to the ten leaders in the overall ranking.

Motor Bonus, coordinated by Celesc and operated by WEG, is awarded Innovative Energy Project by AEE

Motor Bonus, coordinated by Celesc and operated by WEG, is awarded Innovative Energy Project by AEE

The programs awarded by the Association of Energy Engineers® (AEE) show the important work being done on energy around the world

WEG listed among the most innovative companies in Brazil

WEG listed among the most innovative companies in Brazil

In all six editions of the Valor Inovação directory, WEG has always been among the top 10 companies in the ranking.

WEG is Brazil’s Most Innovative Company in IT

WEG is Brazil’s Most Innovative Company in IT

WEG was ranked 1st in the “100+ Inovadoras em TI” (IT Most Innovative Companies) Award in the Holdings and Business Groups category, held by IT Mídia in association with PwC

WEG supplies electric vehicle charging stations for urban mobility in Brazil

WEG supplies electric vehicle charging stations for urban mobility in Brazil

This innovative solution will initially recharge electric vehicles that will be part of the Department of Health´s vehicle fleet in the state of Paraná.

WEG signs a contract to supply Solar Electrocenters to Nebras Power and Canadian Solar

WEG signs a contract to supply Solar Electrocenters to Nebras Power and Canadian Solar

The contract provides for the delivery of equipment by the end of 2020 and revenues of approximately US$ 7 million for WEG.

WEG acquires Startup Company focused on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision

WEG acquires Startup Company focused on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision

With the acquisition, the Company expands its capacity for capturing, filtering, processing and storing data

SPS exhibition 2019 in Nuremberg / Germany: WEG presents new gateway for industrial-scale condition monitoring and expands its automation portfolio

SPS exhibition 2019 in Nuremberg / Germany: WEG presents new gateway for industrial-scale condition monitoring and expands its automation portfolio

The user-friendly gateway for WEG Motor Scan simplifies predictive maintenance for electric motors / Range of applications expanded with newly launched automation solutions

WECM: a complete and versatile solution for motor fan applications.

WECM: a complete and versatile solution for motor fan applications.

WEG's launch has a built-in drive and IE5 efficiency level, the best performance in the market

WEG among The Best Companies in Brazil in 2019

WEG among The Best Companies in Brazil in 2019

Época Negócios 360º awards WEG as the best company in the Mechanics and Steel sector, highlighting innovation.

WEG is one of Brazil's Most Innovative Companies in IT

WEG is one of Brazil's Most Innovative Companies in IT

WEG was ranked 2nd in the “100 + Inovadoras em TI” (IT Most Innovative Companies) Award in the Holdings and Business Groups category, held by IT Mídia in partnership with PwC.

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