Electronics are tied into all areas of the vehicle. Sensors, switches, electric motors and electrical transmission systems ensure the flow of information and the implementation of commands.
We connect these electronic components with wires and the corresponding housings. Here, in addition to our expertise as a cable manufacturer we also utilise our experience in polymer injection moulding, various welding technologies and sophisticated assembly jobs.
Mechatronic assemblies use sensor technology, processor technology, actuating elements and mechanical, electronic and computer science elements (in addition to other required technologies) to convert, transport and/or save energy, resources (material) and/or information. We connect mechanical and electronic components with high precision, forming the basis for systems with high quality and reliability standards.
Application examples of mechatronic assemblies
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL STEERING
When motion guides you.
Modern steering support systems allow increased energetic efficiency of vehicles and also the implementation of modern driver assistance systems. ODW-ELEKTRIK develops and produces components for these systems.
Left: Electrical transmission system
Right: Sensor cable
Electrical steering transmission system
Modern power steering is no longer hydraulic but electric. This allows increased energy efficiency of vehicles, and also the implementation of modern driver assistance systems.
ODW-ELEKTRIK develops and manufactures components for such systems using semi-automated production systems. Here manufacturing technologies such as joining or laser welding are used.
Piezo actuator injection systems
Piezo actuator injection systems have shorter response times than electromagnetic systems. This allows significantly more injection cycles, tremendously improving efficiency and emissions values.
Here again ODW-ELEKTRIK provided the best solution in an ideas competition and to date supplies 100% of the production needs for this assembly.
Seat belt buckle occupation identification
In accordance with specifications made by automotive manufacturers, there are mechanical or electronical switches to check wether a buckle is occupied. We develop and produce mechanical recognition units as well as electronic types with hall-IC, and supplement this with cable assembly for belt buckle cables.
The production takes place on semi- and fully-automatic production lines; our manufacturing techniques include crimping, soldering and ultrasonic, laser & resistance welding.