In electric motor manufacturing, the difference between a good motor and an exceptional one often comes down to a single critical factor: the winding process. Yet most manufacturers approach winding as an afterthought—a final step to figure out once the design is complete.
At Odawara Automation, we’ve discovered that this traditional approach leaves performance and profitability on the table. Instead, we help industries revolutionize their electric motor manufacturing by integrating our winding expertise from day one.
Overcoming Your Challenges with Advanced Motor Winding Technology
Every industry possesses its own challenges when it comes to searching for the perfect motor winding solution. Odawara works with you to ensure that your motor is manufacturable while not sacrificing performance. When possible, we will suggest design changes to help make your manufacturing process easier.
Our team leverages its decades of experience in electric motor winding to help you develop a custom approach that not only enhances your motor’s manufacturability but also its overall performance.
Our Strategic Partnership Advantage
Some of our most impactful projects have been made possible by one common element: early collaboration with us. When customers tap into our expertise early in their process, rather than toward the end, everything changes.
While some take the traditional approach – design your electric motor, finalize specifications, then find a winding solution that fits – we champion the strategic partnership approach. This means collaborating with you early in the concept stage, allowing winding considerations to inform and optimize your overall product design.
We have found that a strategic partnership consistently delivers the results that our customers deserve. Why? Because winding isn’t just a manufacturing step, it is essential to your product’s overall performance, efficiency and manufacturability. When involved early in your process, we can quickly identify opportunities to enhance your product’s performance.
Customer Success Stories
Our strategic partnerships have delivered impressive results:
Fully Automated Line Produces 1 Motor Every 10 Seconds
An appliance manufacturer needed high-volume motors for the consumer market. Over two years of strategic partnership, we collaborated on targeted design modifications that preserved performance while enabling rapid production. The result: a fully automated line producing one motor every 10 seconds.
Complete Manufacturing Strategy Development with Scaling Scenarios for Growth
A technology company approached us with solid performance specs but no manufacturing strategy. They knew they needed an electric motor with specific performance requirements, but were completely uncertain about manufacturing processes. We guided them through a comprehensive evaluation of different manufacturing approaches, analyzing cost implications, equipment requirements, process complexity, and production volumes.
Most importantly, we mapped out scaling scenarios for future growth. Through this strategic consultation, we identified a balance: a cost-effective solution with targeted automation that could seamlessly scale if their product succeeded in the market. We then collaborated on motor design modifications to ensure full compatibility with automated winding equipment.
Answers to Your Top Questions
Two common questions we hear are:
Do you offer Design for Manufacturing (DFM) services?
Yes, and it’s a core part of what makes our partnerships so valuable. Our Design for Manufacturing services focus on helping you develop a motor that isn’t just high-performing, but also highly manufacturable. That means fewer production issues, reduced rework, and a smoother path to market — all while maintaining your original design intent.
How do I know if you can make a machine to produce my motor design?
It all starts with a winding feasibility assessment. When you send us your motor design, our team will thoroughly review it. The goal? To help you evolve your concept into a design that’s ready for cost-effective, scalable production.
Moving Forward Together
What could be possible if you brought our advanced winding expertise into your process from day one? What breakthrough could emerge from a true strategic partnership?
When you partner with Odawara Automation, you’re not just accessing innovative winding technology; you’re tapping into our complete ecosystem of expertise. We’re ready to help you uncover opportunity.
