Technological Innovation

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 2021, R$ 548 million were invested in Research & Development

PDT: Programa de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico

Na WEG, todas as ideias são organizadas e sistematizadas por meio do PWQP (Programa WEG da Qualidade e Produtividade). Dentro dele está o PDT (Programa de Desenvolvimento Tecnológico), que reúne os projetos de inovação relativos a novos produtos e processos. A partir do Planejamento Estratégico Tecnológico são definidos os diversos projetos que farão parte dos programas.

Investimento em P&D

Pessoas criativas e focadas em inovação são fundamentais para a evolução de produtos e processos. Por isso, a WEG aposta fortemente em sua equipe de Pesquisa & Desenvolvimento e em um ambiente voltado para estimular a criatividade.

Fluxo de desenvolvimento de produtos WEG

Da geração da ideia até o sucesso no mercado

Motor de crescimento

Evolução da tecnologia de tintas WEG

Evolução dos Drives

Learn more about WEG's technological innovations

WEG partners with MIT

Industrial relationship program seeks to develop technological innovation in partnership with one of the largest technology centers in the world

WEG and Engie Brasil Energia complete installation of the first national wind turbine

Wind turbine is part of the project for the first National Wind Turbine, which is intended to develop national technology and production chain for the manufacture and installation of large size equipment in the country

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

WEG supplies W23 Sync+ synchronous motor with IE5 efficiency for mining segment at 4,600 meters above sea level in Latin America

Innovative solution contributes to sustainability and energy efficiency in a Peruvian mining company

Energy Efficiency on Tap: WEG Motors at U.S. Brewery

Company’s involvement in this initiative reinforces its leadership in high-efficiency motor solutions

WEG Pad Mounted Transformer Powers the Electrical Infrastructure of a Theme Park in Southern Brazil

The choice of WEG equipment demonstrates the park's concern with quality and reliability in its electrical infrastructure

WEG supplies hydrogenerators for project in Portugal

The hydrogenerators will strengthen renewable energy production at the hydroelectric power plant

WEG supplies electrical solutions for construction sector company

The shielded busbars are an alternative to electrical cables, offering energy savings and quality, while the transformers will be integrated into the substation of the enterprise development, ensuring a safer and more efficient operation

WEG supplies charging stations for Zletric's new hubs in Brazil

Aiming to strengthen the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Brazil, Estapar parking lots, which is an investor in Zletric, will feature WEG technology