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  2. Technological Innovation

For WEG, technological innovation mainly concerns the development of new technologies, new products, materials, and tests aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing costs, improving quality, and reducing the raw materials used in products. This is how the company becomes more competitive, conquers new markets, remains sustainable, and contributes to the development of the planet.

In 2024, R$ 1.084 billion was invested in Research & Development. Learn more below about how technology is approached within WEG:

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

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

TECNOLOGIA MOTORES WEG EVOLUÇÃO

EFICIÊNCIA
DENSIDADE DE POTÊNCIA [kW/kg]
1960
0,13
1980
0,14~88%
1990
0,14~89,5%
2000IE2
0,15~90,2%

W21 AR Plus

2010IE4
0,15~95,1%

W22 Premium

2010IE4
0,30~96%

W22 Permanent Magnet

2013IE4
0,16~95,8%
2014IE5
0,30 (PM)~96,5%

W22 PM Ultra Premium

2019IE6
0,21 (PM)~97,6%

W50 Magnet

2021IE7
0,21~98,08%

Assynchronous Motors

2022IE9
0,21 (PM)~97,5%

Synchronous Motors

2024IE6
0,21 (PM)~97,5%

W23 Sync+

2024IE6
1,55 (PM)~97,5%

W80 AXgen

Maior eficiência

Maior eficiência

Menor consumo de energia

Menor consumo de energia

Coatings technology evolution

80's

CFW-I

Tecnologia AEG

1991

CFW-01

Primeiro inversor com TECNOLOGIA PRÓPRIA

1992

CFW-02

Micro inversor BT full digital totalmente microprocessado

1993

CFW-03

Inversor BT full digital para altas potências (até 150 HP / 132 kW)

1995

CFW-04

Primeiro microinversor BT WEG com IGBTs

1996

CFW-06

Primeira linha de inversor BT WEG com controle vetorial e certificações internacionais CE e UL

1997

CFW-07

Nova geração de microinversor BT

1998

Microline CFW-08

Geração de inversores BT ultra compacto

1999

Início do P&D de inversores MT em cooperação tecnológica com a Univ. Wuppertal – Alemanha

2000

CFW-09

System drive BT WEG controles U/f, VVW e vetorial. Capacidade de paralelismo para altas potências

2001

CFW-08

Inversor BT para aplicações gerais, filtro RFI interno e versão com alto grau de proteção

2004

CFW-10

Nova geração de microinversor BT. Compacto e excelente custo-benefício para aplicações simples

2004

MVW01

Primeiro inversor MT MVW01 - Inversor com braços de potência de média tensão à até 2.500 HP @ 4.160 V

2005

MVW01-C

Versão compacta do inversor MT até 1.000 HP @ 4.160 V

2007

CFW11

Nova geração de inversor BT para sistemas (system drive)

  • Interface gráfica
  • Ampla faixa de potência,
  • Versão modular que permite paralelismo
  • Versão regenerativa
  • Versão com sistema de refrigeração à ar ou água
2013

CFW500

Geração worldclass de inversor BT para aplicações gerais (general purpose)

2014

MVW3000

Inversor MT com IGBTs de baixa tensão ligados em série, mais competitivo para aplicações mais simples até 12.000 HP @ 13.800 V

2016

CFW300

Geração worldclass de microinversor BT (micro drive)

2017

MVW-01WC

Inversor MT com refrigeração a água para o mercado naval e offshore

2022

CFW900

Geração worldclass de inversor BT para sistemas (system drive)

2022

MVW-01EV

Inversor MT resistente a arco elétrico interno para o mercado O&G

2022

ADV200

Linha de inversores BT para sistemas de alta performance (metalurgia, papel & celulose, plástico e elevação de cargas)

2022

ADP200

Linha de inversores BT para aplicação de bombas hidráulicas

2022

ADL500

Linha de inversores BT para elevadores

2022

TPD32

Linha de conversores AC/DC

Learn more about WEG's technological innovations

WEG inaugura centro de I+D en China

WEG inaugura centro de I+D en China

El avanzado laboratorio de ensayos cuenta con 900 metros cuadrados dedicados a la investigación, diseño y pruebas de produtos

WEG se asocia con el MIT

WEG se asocia con el MIT

Programa de relacionamiento industrial busca desarrollar innovación tecnológica en alianza con uno de los centros tecnológicos más grandes del mundo

WEG y Engie Brasil Energia completan la instalación del primer aerogenerador nacional

WEG y Engie Brasil Energia completan la instalación del primer aerogenerador nacional

El aerogenerador es parte del proyecto del primer aerogenerador nacional, que tiene como objetivo desarrollar tecnología nacional y cadena de producción para la fabricación e instalación de equipos de gran porte en el país.

WEG se destaca con tres casos en el 3.er Premio Paint & Pintura de Innovación y Sostenibilidad

WEG se destaca con tres casos en el 3.er Premio Paint & Pintura de Innovación y Sostenibilidad

El reconocimiento destaca iniciativas en pinturas líquidas, pinturas en polvo y sostenibilidad desarrolladas por WEG en Brasil y Argentina

WEG recibe reconocimiento global por innovación en el sector energético

WEG recibe reconocimiento global por innovación en el sector energético

La compañía recibe el Global Award en el Energy Summit 2026, la máxima distinción de la premiación, además del primer lugar en la categoría Impact Corporation

WEG presenta su Informe Anual Integrado 2025 y destaca avances en sostenibilidad

WEG presenta su Informe Anual Integrado 2025 y destaca avances en sostenibilidad

Los resultados reflejan inversiones en innovación, desarrollo de personas y avances consistentes en acciones ESG

WEG presenta caminos para la transición energética en Hannover Messe 2026, la mayor feria industrial del mundo

WEG presenta caminos para la transición energética en Hannover Messe 2026, la mayor feria industrial del mundo

La empresa presenta un portafolio integrado de soluciones en automatización, digitalización, eficiencia energética y electrificación

WEG lanza barniz Breesy® para esmalte de alambre de cobre con un enfoque en la seguridad y la sostenibilidad

WEG lanza barniz Breesy® para esmalte de alambre de cobre con un enfoque en la seguridad y la sostenibilidad

Un producto libre de ácido cresílico combina un alto rendimiento técnico, un entorno laboral mejorado y un impacto ambiental reducido

WEG Presenta Soluciones Industriales de IA de Última Generación en el Oracle Innovation Center

WEG Presenta Soluciones Industriales de IA de Última Generación en el Oracle Innovation Center

La colaboración refuerza el compromiso de ambas empresas con la transformación digital, la eficiencia y la innovación en múltiples sectores

WEG realiza pruebas avanzadas de protección aplicadas a subestaciones digitales en el laboratorio del Parque Tecnológico Itaipú

WEG realiza pruebas avanzadas de protección aplicadas a subestaciones digitales en el laboratorio del Parque Tecnológico Itaipú

Las pruebas en tiempo real validan la confiabilidad de las soluciones de WEG para subestaciones digitales, garantizando el cumplimiento de los requisitos del ONS.

WEG suministra transformadores para proyecto solar en Colombia

WEG suministra transformadores para proyecto solar en Colombia

El proyecto refuerza la importancia de la innovación y del desarrollo de soluciones eficientes que contribuirán a la generación de energía limpia en Colombia.

WEG Takes First Place in Época Negócios 360° Ranking

WEG Takes First Place in Época Negócios 360° Ranking

First place in the overall ranking is unprecedented in the Yearbook, which has recognized WEG since 2013 as the Best Company in the Mechanics and Metallurgy segment

WEG Delivers Integrated Wound Rotor Motor Package for Shredder Application in Japan

WEG Delivers Integrated Wound Rotor Motor Package for Shredder Application in Japan

Supply strengthens long-term partnership and simplifies commissioning and maintenance for end user operations.

Energy efficiency in the shrimp farming sector expands with WEGmotion Drives

Energy efficiency in the shrimp farming sector expands with WEGmotion Drives

The electrification of water pumps in shrimp farms enables energy savings and reduced maintenance, strengthening WEG’s presence in the Ecuadorian market.

WEG makes it easier to choose your gearmotor

WEG makes it easier to choose your gearmotor

Gear ProSelect offers technical selection with intuitive navigation

WEG supplies WEGscan100 smart sensors for desalination plant in Barbados

WEG supplies WEGscan100 smart sensors for desalination plant in Barbados

Online monitoring technology contributes to predictive maintenance and greater operational reliability.

WEG advances in Energy Efficiency Program with modernization of the Stamping Plant in Jaraguá do Sul.

WEG advances in Energy Efficiency Program with modernization of the Stamping Plant in Jaraguá do Sul.

From modernization to performance: how WEG reduced energy consumption by 30%.

WEG showcases electric mobility innovations at the São Paulo International Motor Show 2025

WEG showcases electric mobility innovations at the São Paulo International Motor Show 2025

Event takes place from November 22 to 30 at the Anhembi District, São Paulo

WEG Expands its Presence at COP30 with Activations in Partnership with the “Voice of the Oceans” Initiative

WEG Expands its Presence at COP30 with Activations in Partnership with the “Voice of the Oceans” Initiative

Company reinforces its commitment to energy transition and ocean preservation through unprecedented actions during the climate event in Belém, Brazil

WEG Solutions Integrated into a Solar Complex in Northeastern Brazil

WEG Solutions Integrated into a Solar Complex in Northeastern Brazil

The photovoltaic plant will have an installed capacity of 161 MWp (megawatt-peak)

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