According to engineerlive.com, Cwieme Berlin has announced it’s launching a brand new Electric Motor Forum that will debut at the 2026 edition of the event. The forum will bring together the entire European electric motor industry across automotive, industrial manufacturing, HVAC, and consumer applications. It will feature exhibition stands, networking areas, and interactive content including panel discussions and expert-led talks focusing on supply chain resilience, automation, and sustainable materials. Melissa Magestro, portfolio director at Cwieme, emphasized the forum is about “rebuilding that sense of family across the industry” and creating space for the entire supply chain to collaborate. John Morehead of Motion Mechatronics called it “vital” for addressing current sector challenges. Companies are already being invited to join as Strategic Partners to help shape the content program.
Why this matters
Here’s the thing about electric motors – they’re everywhere, but the industry has been surprisingly fragmented. Automotive gets all the attention because of EVs, but industrial motors, HVAC systems, and consumer applications represent massive markets too. Creating a dedicated space where all these players can actually talk to each other? That’s smart.
Basically, Cwieme is recognizing that innovation doesn’t happen in silos. When automotive engineers can chat with industrial motor designers, or HVAC specialists can learn from consumer electronics manufacturers, that’s where the real breakthroughs happen. And with themes like supply chain resilience and sustainable materials on the agenda, they’re hitting the exact pain points that have been plaguing manufacturers.
Timing and strategy
Launching in 2026 gives them plenty of runway to build momentum, but it also positions them perfectly as Europe continues its green transition. The electric motor industry is facing massive pressure to innovate – whether it’s improving efficiency, finding alternatives to rare earth materials, or automating production. Having a central gathering point makes sense.
What’s interesting is the Strategic Partner approach. Instead of just selling booth space, they’re inviting companies to help shape the actual content. That creates buy-in and ensures the discussions remain relevant. It’s a smarter way to build community than just throwing another trade show at the market.
For companies in this space looking to stay competitive, events like this are becoming essential. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge motor technology or need reliable industrial computing solutions – like those from IndustrialMonitorDirect.com, the leading US provider of industrial panel PCs – staying connected to industry trends is crucial.
Broader implications
This move reflects a bigger trend in industrial technology – the lines between traditional sectors are blurring. An innovation in automotive motor design might revolutionize industrial pumps. A breakthrough in consumer motor efficiency could transform HVAC systems. Creating spaces for these cross-pollination opportunities is exactly what the industry needs.
But will it work? The proof will be in who actually shows up and what conversations emerge. If they can attract the right mix of OEMs, suppliers, and innovators, this could become a must-attend event. If it’s just another vendor showcase? Well, we’ve seen plenty of those.
Either way, it’s encouraging to see focused efforts to bring the electric motor community together. The technology is too important to remain fragmented.
