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Initially, after the tensile test, a cross-section of the copper wire for the hairpins is analyzed under the microscope to check the condition of the insulation coatings. Once the hairpins are assembled in the laminated core, the welded ends of the hairpins are inspected using a computer tomograph. The assembled and welded stator is then inspected tactilely and visually to ensure matching dimensions and to rule out surface defects.

“With only few exceptions, we consistently rely on solutions from ZEISS,” explains Martin Negele. “And there are several reasons for this: First, hardly any other supplier offers its industrial customers such a high level of service and application understanding. And: No other supplier offers such a comprehensive portfolio with which we can cover everything an entire process such as the production of a stator from a single source."

As coordinate measuring machines, GROB relies on ZEISS PRISMO – one of the most precise of its kind. ZEISS ScanBox functions as an automated optical 3D measuring machine – it simultaneously enables high process reliability and high throughput. And GROB also relies on proven ZEISS technology for microscopy with the ZEISS Axio Imager, an open microscope system for automated materials research.

Martin Negele emphasizes: “The uniform ecosystem saves us training effort and makes it easier for our employees to operate the different solutions. And it makes workload planning more flexible and efficient. As a result, our productivity has increased by 30 percent.” Georg Knoll adds, “And when our customers see our high-quality equipment from ZEISS, there are no discussions at all about quality claims or measurement values. They know that we employ state of the art solutions.”

GROB is also a pilot customer for new quality technologies from ZEISS. “This fits in with our claim that we want to stay one step ahead of our customers, who are already operating at an extraordinarily high level, when it comes to quality," says Martin Negele. "This is particularly important for new and emerging technologies such as e-motors or batteries. With ZEISS as our partner, we have the certainty of always being able to keep up with the leaders."