INDUSTRY NEWS
WEG LAUNCHES FULLY PRE-VERIFIED SYSTEM FOR ISSUING ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS (EPD) FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS
WEG has been approved by EPD International as the first company in the world to have a fully pre-verified EPD tool for electric motors. The tool, ‘WEG EcoHub Version 1.0’, is based on PCR 2022:06 – Electric motors and generators and their parts (for industrial applications) – and is designed for publishing EPDs in the International EPD System in compliance with ISO 14025. This achievement sets a new global benchmark for transparency and sustainability in the electric motor market. EPDs are standardised and verified documents that describe the environmental performance of a product throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to final disposal. These environmental declarations are widely recognised and provide transparency and reliability, enabling companies and consumers to make more conscious choices aligned with their sustainable
development in goals and CO2e reduction targets. “Our own system for generating EPDs
offers transparency into the lifecycle of our products, empowering customers to make
FILTRONIC SECURES €7 MILLION CONTRACT FOR SATELLITE
PAYLOAD ASSEMBLIES
Filtronic has secured a contract to supply RF assemblies for integration into a major Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation programme. The contract is valued in excess of €7 million. The complex assemblies are engineered to
withstand the demanding conditions of the space environment at low Earth orbit, delivering high-reliability performance across a wide range of communication applications.
informed decisions and choose the most efficient solutions for their operations. Certifying our system shows our commitment to minimising environmental impact and contributing to a more sustainable future,” explains Rodrigo Fumo, managing director of Industrial Motors at WEG. WEG has a certified EPD
for its W22, W51HD and W23 Sync+ motor lines. This progress emphasises the company’s ongoing commitment to expanding certified and environmentally responsible solutions for the global market. As a global reference in the electric motor
sector, WEG reaffirms its commitment to environmental transparency, delivering solutions that meet the highest standards of efficiency and
innovation. This achievement highlights WEG’s leadership in integrating cutting-edge technology, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, promoting a more sustainable future for the industry and the planet.
www.weg.net
ADVANCED CHEMICAL ETCHING RECOGNISED WITH GLOBAL AWARD BY COLLINS AEROSPACE
Advanced Chemical Etching (ACE) has received the RTX Premier Award for Business Management performance from Collins Aerospace, highlighting its ability to achieve 100% on time delivery and right first-time scores during 2024. The accolade also highlights ongoing excellence in
business management, innovation, customer service and a strong commitment to sustainability as the sector moves to greener manufacturing. Ian Whateley, managing director of ACE, commented: “We have been working with Collins Aerospace and
other RTX businesses for more than 20 years, supplying specialist, small quantity production components for use in R&D and other groundbreaking projects.” Advanced Chemical Etching holds AS9100 (aerospace certification), ISO:9001 and ISO:14001
(environmental) accreditations. The company makes anything from simple washers to highly complex precision components for a wide variety of applications, including battery interconnects, fuel cell bi-polar plates, battery grids, cooling plates and heating components. Aviation – alongside electrification, automotive and medical – continues to be one of Advanced
Chemical Etching’s most important sectors, with 20% of its turnover heading into this market.
www.ace-uk.net
“This contract highlights the increasing
diversification across customers within the space markets and reflects the trust placed in Filtronic’s capability to deliver at scale for the most demanding space applications,” said Nat Edington, chief executive Officer at Filtronic. “As demand for satellite connectivity continues to grow, this is another milestone in Filtronic’s mission to support the growing satellite market for Non-Terrestrial Networks, Mobile Satellite Services, and Direct-to-Device connectivity.” Manufacturing of the components will take
place at Filtronic’s state-of-the-art facilities in the North East of England.
https://filtronic.com/ NOVEMBER 2025 DESIGN SOLUTIONS 7
TT ELECTRONICS SECURES $10.3 MILLION CONTRACT FOR U.S. DoD PROGRAM
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has awarded TT Electronics a $10.3 million, multi-year production contract, to supply high-reliability power modules and power filter assemblies for a classified U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) program. Prototypes will be delivered in early 2026, with
development and manufacturing taking place at TT Electronics’ facility in Kansas City. “This contract award reaffirms our position as a trusted engineering and manufacturing
collaborator to Collins Aerospace,” said Matt Freeman, executive vice president at TT Electronics. “Through mutual trust and collaboration, we provide technical expertise and product innovation at the highest level.”
www.ttelectronics.com
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