How we are further electrifying production
Heinz-Peter Einhoff
Position: Director Global Industrial Engineering, HARTING Electric
- Company: HARTING Technology Group
In addition, electric drives often offer greater precision and flexibility, resulting in better product quality. It is important to note, however, that electrification can also be associated with challenges, such as the need for the appropriate infrastructure and staff training. Overall, however, electrification is a promising approach to making production more sustainable and efficient. Electrification in the production area refers to the optimisation of traditional production processes through the use of electrical energy. This can include the transition from fossil-based energy sources to renewable energies, such as electricity generated by wind or sun, as well as the implementation of electrical machines and systems.
Here are some additional reasons favouring electrification and relevant trends in production:
Lower costs for electromobility: The transition to electrically powered vehicles in logistics and material transport plays a vital role in the electrification of production chains.
Sustainability pressure from consumers: Consumers are increasingly focussing on sustainably produced goods. Companies are responding to these demands by electrifying their production and showcasing their ecological responsibility.
Research and development: Investment in research and development promotes the emergence of new technologies that drive electrification in production and enable innovative solutions forward.
Increasing electrification in production is having transformative repercussion on industry. Only through joint cooperation between industry, governments and research institutions will it be possible to develop innovative solutions and establish electrification as a key element of sustainable production.
Examples from HARTING production:
Injection moulding machines are converted from hydraulic to electric drives
Use of electric instead of pneumatic or hydraulic core pulls for injection moulds
Annual savings per machine: 20.000kWh / 7.5t CO2 (EC)
until 04/2025: Detlef Sieverdingbeck (from 05/2025: Magdalena Okopska)
Position: General Manager Corporate Communication & Branding
- Department: Corporate Communication & Branding
- Company: HARTING Stiftung & Co. KG
