{"id":526,"date":"2023-08-21T16:10:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T16:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swd-technology.com\/?page_id=526"},"modified":"2025-06-17T12:56:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:56:35","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.swd-technology.com\/en\/about-us\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our history<\/h1>\n\t
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The roots of SWD AG go back to 1973. Originally founded as a contract manufacturer, SWD AG is now a widely recognized technology company in the field of electrical sheet packages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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2025<\/h2>

Realisation of three BPS\u00ae machines for Axial flux segments<\/p><\/div>

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2024<\/h2>

Realisation of a large series EPS\u00ae machine with changeover between different parts for a customer in Germany.<\/p><\/div>

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Setup of a EPS\u00aeline with robot automation for validation in house.<\/p><\/div>

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2023<\/h2>

Commissioning of the new BPS\u00ae Flex and EPS\u00ae Flex machines for validation and series production of all new bonded components. <\/p><\/div>

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2022<\/h2>

Process development for bonded stators and rotors for car and truck drives with EPS\u00ae technology. Construction of a large-scale system together with Schuler Pressen GmbH for an automotive customer.<\/p><\/div>

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Investment in Zeiss measuring machines for measuring our high-precision tools.<\/p><\/div>

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2021<\/h2>

Start of development for industrializing axial flux motors. 3D-punched segments, wound components, new tooling concepts, and new materials are important elements.<\/p><\/div>

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2020<\/h2>
August<\/strong>

The first EPS\u00ae series system for high-speed bonding of stators and rotors goes into operation.<\/p><\/div>

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May<\/strong>

More than 4.1 million BPS\u00ae bonded stator segments produced and delivered. 9 BPS\u00ae lines installed and commissioned.<\/p><\/div>

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2018<\/h2>
December<\/strong>

Move into the new production hall.<\/p><\/div>

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June<\/strong>

Visit by Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann and Governor Dr. Urs Hofmann.<\/p><\/div>

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2016<\/h2>

Commissioning of the first BPS\u00ae for single tooth production.<\/p><\/div>

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2014<\/h2>

Automotive certification ISO\/TS16949.<\/p><\/div>

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2012<\/h2>

Staff expansion in the development, stacking technology, and punching divisions. Move into the new production hall.<\/p><\/div>

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2009<\/h2>

Development of a laser welding machine for lamination stacks.<\/p><\/div>

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2007<\/h2>

Development of a plasma welding process for lamination stacks.<\/p><\/div>

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1998<\/h2>

Start of the development of bonded stacking as an alternative to welding.<\/p><\/div>

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1993<\/h2>

Foundation of SWD AG in Densb\u00fcren.<\/p><\/div>

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