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Annual Report 2020/21
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2 3 INHALT
Shaping the future sustainably with
03 Miba Digitalization
TECHNOLOGIES BE AHEAD 56
FOR A CLEANER PLANET Miba House of Digital Transformation – our digitalization strategy
Core areas of the digital transformation
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Miba Application Engineering Tool 60
Quality assurance through visual inspection and artificial intelligence 60
Miba mSolutions: Even greater product quality via globally networked machines 61
Let’s ROC! Bots take over monotonous routine tasks 62
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Smart Miba products 63
Miba Strategy
MIBA 100 – ENERGIZE GROWTH 8 04 Miba Community
Miba 100 – Our growth strategy until 2027
Growing sustainably in existing markets and in new areas
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12 GROWING TOGETHER 64
Miba 100 Energize Growth 13
Miba Lighthouse 14
Solidarity and responsibility: How we are coping with the coronavirus pandemic 66
Innovation and technology: Ideas create growth 15
Plant expansion and new plant construction 68
Our employees: The foundation for growth and success 15
Compliance and Miba Code of Conduct: Guidelines for our work 68
Technologies for a cleaner planet 16
Miba’s core values and corporate culture: Innovation and technology 69
Team talk: Decarbonization 18
Miba Campus 70
Team talk: Digitalization 20
Miba Leadership Academy 71
Miba Executive Committee 23
Global Graduate Program 71
MLA program continued in 2020 too: Learning in times of the coronavirus pandemic 72
Career opportunities in times of the coronavirus crisis 73
New training concept for apprentices and specialists 73
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Responsibility for our employees 74
Assistance with childcare is more important than ever during the pandemic 76
Miba Decarbonization Financial support for employees during the coronavirus crisis 77
Social responsibility 78
Art and culture enrich our lives 81
CUT CO2 24
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY GENERATION
Wind power
Hydropower
Solar energy
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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY USE
Powertrain technology: Miba technology for all powertrains
Innovation award for Miba sputter technology
First customer approvals for lead-free bearings
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05 Miba Facts
Gas-fired power plants
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRANSMISSION
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Sintering technology: For more efficient and cleaner drives
Dry multi-disk clutches from the Miba Friction Group deliver many benefits
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44 FINANCIAL STRENGTH 82
Power resistors for high-voltage direct current transmission 33 Miba friction technology 44
eCharging – Energy-efficient and cost-effective charging of electric vehicles 34 Safe, quiet brakes for high-speed trains 44 Key figures for fiscal year 2020/21 84
Smart grids – Intelligent control of power grids 35 Air-cooling product jointly developed by DAU and the Miba Sinter Group 45 Development of Miba’s business 86
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY STORAGE 36 e-mobility 46 Management Board and Supervisory Board 90
Miba and Voltlabor merge their core competencies 37 Power resistors for electric vehicles 47 Production sites and employees worldwide 92
Miba and Voltlabor become part of the European battery initiative EuBatIn 38 EBG invests EUR 2 million in production facilities for e-mobility 47 Product portfolio 94
Voltlabor Terra platform: New battery solution for commercial vehicles 39 Miba Powerfuse: Safety for electric vehicles 48
Miba FLEXcooler® adapts to the shape of battery cells 39 Axial flux motor: Miba drive for actuators and pumps 48
Encoders/new coatings: New innovations for rotary encoders and batteries 49
Pin winding: More Copper in stators leads to greater efficiency in electric motors 49
Miba Frictec: Clutches for e-axles increase engine efficiency 50 IMPRINT
Resource conservation in use and production: Multi-Pad design 50
Use in EUV lithography: High-tech coating for microchips 51 PUBLISHER TRANSLATION AND PROOFREADING PLEASE NOTE
Responsibility for the environment and society 52 Miba Aktiengesellschaft, Dr.-Mitterbauer-Straße 3 Greller-Schweickhardt GmbH, Pernhartgasse 8, Klagenfurt Rounding differences may occur when rounded amounts and
4663 Laakirchen, Austria, www.miba.com Reichl und Partner Werbeagentur Gesellschaft m.b.H., Linz percentages are added together. Projections relating to Miba
AG’s future performance are estimates that have been arrived
EDITORIAL STAFF PICTURE SOURCES at based on the information available at the time when this
Wolfgang Chmelir, Theresa Kubicka, Miba Aktiengesellschaft, Laakirchen annual report went to press. If the assumptions underlying
Ulrike Reisenberger, Wolfgang Wendy Matthias Witzany Photography these projections do not materialize, or if risks occur at
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Jahresbericht 2020/21 www.miba.com
4 5 HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS 2020/21
February 11, 2020 February 25, 2020 April 2, 2020 May 20, 2020
At the Digital Innovation Camp in the fall of 2019, Miba was Miba sets up a Corona Crisis and Prevention Team. It coordi- The Miba owner family establishes a Mitterbauer Covid-19 Emer- Miba Steeltec in Vráble, Slovakia, completes its plant expan-
looking for the best new digital ideas from all areas of business nates Group-wide protective measures for our employees, gency Aid Fund. It is endowed with € 500,000 and is available sion. This includes the construction of an additional production
and countries. Three winning teams subsequently continued which are supplemented by regionally adapted rules at site to employees worldwide who run into situations that threaten hall of around 5,500 square meters and a new administration
to develop their concepts. Now they present their ideas to the level. The objective of “healthy people – healthy company” their livelihood due to coronavirus-related financial losses. building of around 600 square meters.
Miba Management Board – and get the go-ahead to implement becomes Miba’s guiding principle in the pandemic and helps us The support will be paid out quickly, discretely and unbureaucrati-
all of them. cope with it well. cally, and does not have to be repaid.
October 1, 2020 September 14, 2020 September 1, 2020 August 24, 2020
Our employees’ health is our most valuable asset, and Miba Our apprentices of today are our specialists of tomorrow, so The Miba Leadership Academy resumes its activities again fol- For the sixth time in a row, Miba offers a vacation program for
Sinter Brasil in Indaiatuba near Sao Paulo has achieved a special even in the coronavirus crisis, Miba is focusing on training lowing the interruption in the first lockdown. Lifelong Learning employees’ children. In cooperation with Otelo, the open tech-
milestone here: two years without occupational accidents. Our apprentices. Altogether, our company employs almost 300 ap- is one of our core values, and personal exchanges are an es- nology laboratory, and in compliance with the coronavirus mea-
company takes many measures worldwide for the prevention of prentices worldwide. Around 25 boys and girls are starting their sential factor for successful learning. Therefore, we are focusing sures, the children are introduced to a fun way of handling tech-
potential hazards and work accidents. And we help our employ- apprenticeship this fall in Upper Austria alone. once again on meeting up physically – in strict compliance with nology at the Miba Forum in Laakirchen. Together with Otelo,
ees get fit and stay fit with preventive healthcare programs. the protective measures and combined with online training we also established a childcare provision for school-age children
where appropriate. in the event of school and class closures in the fall.
October 20, 2020 October 20, 2020 November 25, 2020 January 27, 2021
Normally in October, hundreds of Miba specialists and manag- For the 7th time we honor the best innovations in Miba with a With our Christmas Charity, we are supporting reforestation Miba and Voltlabor, where Miba holds a share, are two of only
ers from all over the world get together at the Miba Convention Franz Mitterbauer Award, named after the founder of our com- of the local recreation area on the Orava River in Dolny Kubin, six Austrian companies that the EU Commission includes in
to exchange ideas and set the course for the upcoming months. pany. For the first time, it does not go to a Research and Devel- which was severely damaged by a storm. We operate our big- the IPCEI (Important Project of European Interest) program
In 2020, this event takes place virtually for the first time. opment team, but to the eleven digital innovators from Austria, gest production plant in the world in the Slovakian city. Every “EuBatIn”. The aim of the initiative is to establish a competitive
Slovakia and India who are behind the mSolutions project – year, the Miba Christmas Charity supports a project in one of European battery industry.
a global platform for networking real-time machine data. the Miba regions worldwide.
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6 7 AWARDS
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AWARDS 2020/21
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Miba’s efforts and activities to maintain a successful
partnership with all its stakeholders won multiple
awards once again in 2020/21.
1 2 3 6 COPEL – SUPPLIER AWARD IN SILVER
In November 2020, Miba Industrial Bearings Brasil
received the Supplier Award in Silver from Copel.
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7 WEICHAI – SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD
In December 2020, the Bearing Branch of MPCC –
Miba Precision Components (China) received the
Golden Supplier of the Year Award from Weichai.
8 WEICHAI – DEVELOPMENT PARTNER OF THE YEAR
4 In addition, the MPCC Bearing Branch received the
Development Partner of the Year 2020 Award from
Weichai.
9 CNHTC – QUALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD 12
1 ROLLS-ROYCE POWER SYSTEMS (MTU) –
SUPPLIER AWARD IN GOLD Our customer CNHTC China gave a Quality of the Year
In February 2020, Miba Gleitlager Austria was awarded 2020 Award to the MPCC Bearing Branch.
the Rolls-Royce Power Systems (mtu) Supplier Award in
Gold in the “Best Precast Supplier 2020” category. 10 WUXI DIESEL – INNOVATION OF THE YEAR
In December 2020, MPCC Bearing was awarded the
2 JOHN DEERE – BEST IN CLASS QUALITY 5 Innovation of the Year 2020 Award by Wuxi Diesel, FAW,
AND DELIVERY PERFORMANCE for its innovations.
In February 2020, Miba Drivetec India once again
received an award from John Deere for its particular 11 BGF SEAL OF QUALITY FOR WORKPLACE
product and delivery quality. HEALTH PROMOTION
All Miba locations in Upper Austria were once again
3 HENAN MARINE – SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD awarded the BGF Seal of Quality for 2021 to 2023.
In September 2020, the Bearing Branch of MPCC – The Seal of Quality is awarded for three years at a time.
Miba Precision Components (China) received
the Supplier of the Year Award from Henan Marine Diesel. 12 PRATT AND WHITNEY –
SUPPLIER GOLD CERTIFICATION
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4 JDEC CHINA – STRATEGIC CORE SUPPLER AWARD Pratt and Whitney’s conferring of Gold supplier status on
In addition, the MPCC Bearing Branch also received Miba Gleitlager Austria in February was not only a good
the Strategic Core Supplier Award from JDEC China start to the new fiscal year, but also the official conclusion
in September. MIBA INDUSTRIAL BEARINGS BRASIL LTDA
to a 20-month qualification process.
5 UPPER AUSTRIAN STATE PRIZE FOR INNOVATION
In November, Miba Gleitlager Austria received the special
award for radical innovation for its sputter technology.
This award is only given out in special cases.
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MIBA 100
ENERGIZE
01 MIBA STRATEGY
GROWTH
In 2027, Miba will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Our
new corporate strategy “Miba 100” defines how we
want to grow sustainably and profitably until then, and
how we want to set course for the second century of our
company’s history.
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MIBA 100 –
OUR GROWTH A CLEAR MISSION: TECHNOLOGIES AN EVER-SMALLER CARBON
STRATEGY UNTIL FOR A CLEANER PLANET FOOTPRINT IN PRODUCTION
2027. SETTING
The foundation for the new strategy Miba’s contribution to decarbonization
“Miba 100” is the corporate mission does not only comprise the technologies
“Technologies for a cleaner planet.” that the company produces. “With our
THE COURSE FOR
“With our technologies, we want to ambitious programs, we are already re-
make a contribution to a cleaner planet ducing energy and water consumption
and a world that is even more livable,” is and waste volumes in production today.
THE FUTURE.
how Mitterbauer describes it. “This is a This means we are constantly reducing
strong driving force for all of us – for me our carbon footprint. We will consistently
personally as well as for our employees.” continue down this path and even accel-
Mitterbauer introduced the corporate erate it,” says Mitterbauer.
F. Peter Mitterbauer
CEO of Miba AG mission in 2013 when he took over as
CEO of Miba. And today it is more sig- DIGITALIZATION AS A GROWTH
nificant than ever. “The future belongs OPPORTUNITY
to sustainable technologies, and so our
corporate mission offers growth oppor- The second major megatrend of our
tunities through 2027 and beyond,” says time is digitalization. “Almost unnoticed,
Mitterbauer. digitalization has changed our daily lives
considerably. It is also greatly changing
SUSTAINABILITY THROUGHOUT industr y – the way we work and our
THE ENTIRE ENERGY VALUE CHAIN products,” says Mitterbauer. “Like de-
carbonization, this makes it a challenge
“Our focus is directed towards the entire for Miba, but above all an opportunity.”
energy value chain,” says Mitterbauer to Miba’s digitalization strategy is based
explain the direction of the new corpo- on several pillars: on the one hand, it is
rate strategy. “Miba technologies should about making internal production and
contribute to making the generation, administration processes digital, auto-
transmission, storage and use of energy mated and thus more efficient. On the
efficient, sustainable and climate-friend- other hand, it is about networking data
ly. For example, with products for wind through big data and artificial intelligence,
power and solar energy or hydropower. thus continuously improving the product
With solutions for the efficient transmis- quality and production processes. And,
sion of energy in power grids with the last but not least, it is about creating real
lowest loss possible. With battery sys- added value for customers through digital
tems and battery components. And with additional benefits for Miba products or
technologies for more efficient, more digital services.
sustainable use of energy in the drives of
vehicles, ships, aircraft, construction and
agricultural machinery or industrial appli-
Decarbonization and digitalization are 2027. The year in which Miba will celebrate the 100th anniver- cations. This also describes Miba’s new
sary of its founding. The new corporate strategy “Miba 100” corporate vision: ‘No Power without Miba
the megatrends of our time. In the com- describes how the company wants to grow sustainably until Technology.’”
then. But the new corporate strategy does much more than
ing years, they will shape not only so- this, discribes F. Peter Mitterbauer, the CEO of Miba AG.
ciety and the economy, but Miba as “It also sets the course for Miba’s development for the period
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after 2027, for our company’s second century.” “Miba 100” re-
well. They are challenges, but above places the previous strategy “Miba 2020”, which was concluded
at the end of the previous fiscal year.
all growth opportunities. With the new
“Miba 100” strategy, Miba describes
ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY
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how it wants to utilize these mega- DECARBONIZATION AND GENERATION TRANSMISSION STORAGE USE
trends and grow sustainably – through DIGITALIZATION ARE CHALLENGES,
to the 100th anniversary of Miba in 2027 BUT ABOVE ALL GROWTH Miba wants to make a contribution to decarbonization with technologies and products for
the sustainable generation, transmission, storage and use of energy.
and beyond. OPPORTUNITIES. For more details, see “Miba Decarbonization” on page 24.
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12 13 MIBA STRATEGY
IN EXISTING MARKETS AND IN NEW AREAS
GROWING SUSTAINABLY
Miba has always been Each branch grows and thrives in its own as a successful family-owned business. OUR MISSION OUR GOALS
right – just like each division of Miba in In addition, its innovative strength, the
a stable, financially its traditional market and with existing basis for technology and product leader-
Technologies for a cleaner planet • Transforming Miba to shape the next 100 years
• Growth both in our core businesses and by entering
independent and healthy products. ship. And last but not least, its employ- OUR VISION new fields organically and through M&A
company. And it has always ees with their expertise and their com- No Power without Miba Technology • Global no. 1 in our market segments
been committed to long-term, Each branch can also produce new mitment, who take care of our Miba tree • Inspiring place to work
sustainable and profitable shoots – just as each part of Miba can like gardeners. • Sustainable growth to over EUR 1.5 billion
growth. “You can compare grow in new markets and with new prod-
ucts in addition to the existing business. “The illustration of the tree describes OUR VALUES
Miba to a tree,” says F. Peter how we intend our company to grow • Technology Leadership
ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY
Mitterbauer. “Just as its From small shoots, strong branches can until 2027 and beyond. Sustainably and GENERATION TRANSMISSION STORAGE USE • Lifelong Learning
many branches together form grow over time – just as Miba ultimately profitably. In existing and new markets, • Entrepreneurship
the crown, so our divisions develops new, strong divisions from new with existing and new products. But • Passion for Success
shape Miba.” business areas. And it is even possible to always with the clear acknowledgement OUR STRATEGY MIBA 100
make the tree even stronger and more that many individual parts together are Striving for technology leadership in demanding,
robust by grafting on new, previously ex- a healthy, sustainably-growing whole,” economically attractive market segments along the
traneous branches – just as Miba grows says Miba CEO F. Peter Mitterbauer. With energy value chain by utilizing the potential
in completely new areas through acqui- the “Miba 100” strategy, the company of decarbonization and digitalization.
sitions. intends to grow to an annual revenue of
EUR 1.5 billion by 2027. And it is clearly
For a tree, its strong roots are a footing staking its claim to be a global market,
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and a source of strength; for Miba, these technology and innovation leader in its
come from its financial stability and inde- market segments.
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FINANCIAL STABILITY VALUES & PRINCIPLES
PEOPLE INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
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MIBA LIGHTHOUSE: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY:
CLEAR VALUES IDEAS CREATE GROWTH
AND PRINCIPLES A spirit of innovation, technology leadership and proximity to customers and their projects
GUIDE THE WAY to shape the future – all of these make Miba stand out in the global competition
“We are driven by our ideas and passion
for technology. And our attitude in never
patents and employs 300 people in re-
search and development – ”a clear com-
today and in the future too, they all make
an important contribution to reducing
settling for what we have achieved, but mitment to innovation and technology,” the carbon footprint,” says Mitterbauer.
always looking for the even better solu- says Mitterbauer. It is the development Future technologies for the production,
tion for our customers,” explains Miba of new solutions for decarbonization transmission and storage of energy, and
CEO F. Peter Mitterbauer. “This is how and digitalization in particular that needs new, innovative approaches to digitaliza-
we have reached global leading positions additional R&D power. One important fo- tion are also important priorities.
in many of our markets. We want to ex- cus is drive technology: “Modern, clean,
MISSION VISION pand this position further with innovation internal combustion engines, hybrid
TECHNOLOGIES FOR A CLEANER PLANET NO POWER WITHOUT MIBA TECHNOLOGY and technology.” Miba now holds 400 technology, and pure electric drives –
PRINCIPLES
100% CUSTOMER FOCUS
The new corporate strategy “Miba 100” A spirit of innovation and technology
is embedded in the system of values and leadership are just as much foundations
operating principles that guide us in our for the successful utilization of the
INNOVATION megatrends of decarbonization and
daily work. The Miba Lighthouse brings digitalization as are the expertise,
them all together. “The Miba Lighthouse commitment and worldwide collaboration INNOVATION
gives us orientation. It gives us a clear fo- of our employees. PEOPLE & TECHNOLOGY
cus on our goals when making strategic
decisions and describes the framework
PROCESS EXCELLENCE
in which Miba works. Therefore every
corporate strategy is always based on the
Miba Lighthouse,” explains CEO F. Peter
Mitterbauer.
OUR EMPLOYEES
COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP
RESPONSIBILITY
THE FOUNDATION FOR
GROWTH AND SUCCESS
VALUES With their expertise, personalities and entrepreneurial spirit,
Technology Leadership Miba’s employees make a significant contribution to the company’s success.
Lifelong Learning
Entrepreneurship This is true today, and will be true even ly keep on learning,” explains F. Peter to their respective needs. In times of
Passion for Success more in the future. “To successfully Mitterbauer. Global collaboration, equal change and in particular chances, it is
implement the “Miba 100” strategy of opportunities and diversity, and an open important to continuously develop pro-
exploiting the opportunities offered by corporate culture with flat hierarchies fessionally and personally,” Mitterbauer
decarbonization and digitalization, we are also indispensable for Miba’s future is convinced of this. Lifelong learning is
need curious, open-minded people. Per- success. “It is important to find the best therefore one of Miba’s core values.
sonalities who want to take new paths, people for all this – and to offer them
assume responsibility and continuous- training and development customized
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TECHNOLOGIES FOR Our corporate mission “Technologies for a cleaner planet” is the driving
force in our daily work, giving us energy and guidance.
A CLEANER PLANET
With components that are critical to the function of applications along the entire energy value chain, we
want to make a contribution towards an even more efficient and sustainable generation, transmission,
storage and use of energy. This illustration shows the areas where Miba’s technologies already make
such a contribution and the segments we aim to continue to develop in the future.
CRADLE-TO-GRAVE: Miba products accompany the entire cycle of efficient generation, transmission, storage and use of energy
ENERGY GENERATION ENERGY TRANSMISSION ENERGY STORAGE ENERGY USE
WIND POWER EFFICIENT ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION BATTERY MODULES AND COMPONENTS HIGHLY-EFFICIENT POWERTRAIN
(e.g. high-voltage direct current (HVDC) TECHNOLOGY:
SOLAR ENERGY transmission / medium voltage direct BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT CONVENTIONAL DRIVES
current (MVDC) transmission) HYBRID DRIVES
HYDROPOWER ELECTRICAL SAFETY COMPONENTS FULLY-ELECTRIC DRIVES
SMART GRIDS FOR BATTERIES
GAS AND DIESEL GENSETS, TURBINES (intelligent networking and control VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
of power grids) COATING SOLUTIONS OUTSIDE THE POWERTRAIN
FUEL CELLS FOR BATTERIES (e.g. auxiliary drives)
COMPRESSORS AND PUMPS
COMPONENTS FOR CHARGING INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
WELL-TO-TANK (production and provision) TANK-TO-WHEEL (dispensing and use)
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TEAM TALK
DECARBONIZATION
GROWTH BY USING OUR OWN A STABLE PARTNER WITH A GLOBAL DIFFERENTIATION VIA INDIVIDUAL
EXPERTISE AND VIA ACQUISITIONS FOOTPRINT COMPONENTS – DEVELOPMENT IN
CLOSE COOPERATION WITH OUR
“But what does this mean for Miba Miba’s industrialization expertise is also CUSTOMERS
MARTIN LIEBL RUDOLF MORAWETZ KATRIN ZORN KIM WANG and where is the greatest potential for a major advantage for customers. “There
Member of the Head of Pin Winding / Stator Business Development Manager Future Vice President Sales & Marketing, growth?” asks Katrin Zorn. The Miba ap- are a wealth of companies thronging the The technological requirements for prod-
Management Board of Miba AG Unit in the Miba eMobility team Products at the Technology EBG China proach is based on two pillars, says Mar- market with innovative ideas for decar- ucts for electric drives, for example, are
Competence Center of the Miba tin Liebl: “On the one hand, we want to bonization. Miba differs from them in its becoming greater all the time, the sys-
Bearing Group develop and produce new products from expertise in industrializing these ideas tems themselves are becoming better
within Miba. For example, our team is in- and developing them into series produc- and thus more complicated and sophis-
tensively involved in five areas of applica- tion. We can also offer our global network ticated. “The result of this is that in the
tion that we have defined for e-mobility. of 31 production sites in all the major electric drives area too, customers will
INNOVATION IS IN OUR DNA, WE WANT TO USE IT In addition, we want to grow via M&A customer markets. And we know how to increasingly differentiate themselves
TO PROACTIVELY SHAPE DECARBONIZATION and look for companies that are a good fit
for us culturally and want to take the next
organize global supplier relationships and
supply chains,” says Miba Management
via the individual components,” says
M artin Liebl. “Here it is necessary to
step in their development together with Board member Martin Liebl. develop solutions in close cooperation
Global climate protection Miba is a diverse, global company – and rate mission “Technologies for a cleaner us.” Rudolf Morawetz discusses where with our customers. To know their re-
so the group discussing decarbonization planet”. And on the other hand, Miba there are benefits for such companies quirements in detail and contribute our
targets are accelerating with Martin Liebl is also made up of em- has always seen opportunities in new from partnering with Miba: “Growth expertise. We do this by acting as a
decarbonization, in other ployees from different parts of the world. things. “It is in our DNA to look towards means being innovative and always think- team, as we have always done at Miba.”
words the gradual reduction Austrian Katrin Zorn is developing bearing the future with a spirit of innovation and ing about the industrialization of the “What mindset do the Miba employees
of the carbon footprint. Miba solutions for Miba for new application thus find clever technology solutions products. This industrialization expertise need for this?” asks Kim Wang. “We
Management Board member areas. As an e-mobility expert, the South for our customers,” says Liebl. It is also is exactly what we, as Miba, contribute.” need people who are excited by tech-
Martin Liebl talked with Tyrolean Rudolf Morawetz is responsible mainly a matter of finding solutions to nology and understand the market and
for the Pin Winding business unit. And the customer’s challenges that only Miba customers”, says Liebl. “Team players
employees about how Miba Kim Wang is the head of the Sales and can develop and produce. This applies who work together with our customers
intends to use this megatrend Marketing at the Miba power electron- along the entire energy value chain, from to develop what they really need. Who
and sustainably grow from it. ics specialist EBG in China. Martin Liebl its production through to distribution and gain the trust of their customers and
makes one thing clear right at the begin- storage, and use. are alongside them from the product
ning of the conversation: Miba’s attitude development to the series production.
towards climate protection targets and At Miba, we rely on such people – and
decarbonization is a positive one. On the such people will feel comfortable in our
one hand, this corresponds to our corpo- corporate culture.”
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TEAM TALK
DIGITALIZATION
MARKUS HOFER JESPER HANSEN SAMMY FISHER KAROL JANAS
Member of the Management Board Vice President IT, Miba AG Divisional Human Capital Business Operations Excellence Manager,
and CFO of Miba AG Partner, Miba Sinter Group Miba Steeltec
CORPORATE CULTURE IS THE DECISIVE SUCCESS FACTOR Digital platforms make customer orders,
customer contact, and the supply chain
FOR THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION more efficient and more agile. And digi-
talization of internal processes in produc-
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY
tion and administration enables greater DIGITALIZED PRODUCTS DIGITALIZATION
Miba has a clear goal: we want to take on the role of a Digitalization is changing the way we product quality, faster processes and AND SERVICES OF PROCESSES
Manufacturing efficiency
live, work and produce. “For Miba, this many new insights from the wealth of
forerunner in the digital transformation in our markets – is a challenge, but above all an oppor- data available in Miba worldwide. All of
Overhead process efficiency
by using digitalization to create new business opportunities
SCM service digitalization
tunity. We want to use digitalization to this is described in the “Miba House of Design and engineering services
and make internal processes more efficient and more agile. successfully implement the digital trans- Digital Transformation”, which is present-
Data driven value-added services
Platform economies
We discussed how this can be achieved with a colorful Miba formation of our business model, our ed in detail from page 58 onwards. “On
group from around the world: Miba AG Management Board
CAPABILITIES
production and our administration,” says the one hand, the essential basis for a
Business
member Markus Hofer, Miba Group CIO Jesper Hansen from Management Board member Markus successful digital transformation is the
Quick Continuous Data
validation adoption Fast scaling model monetization
innovation
1 2 3 4 5
Hofer. Smart products with a digital ad- ability to develop and scale ideas quickly
Denmark, American Sammy Fisher, and Karol Janas ditional benefit bring real added value for and agilely. And then using this to develop
from Slovakia. our customers. This is also what the new innovations for our business model and
The “Miba House of Digital Transformation”
describes our digitalization strategy.
services based on data aggregation and benefit from the data available in the com- For more details, see “Miba Decarbonization”
analysis are doing. pany,” adds Miba CIO Jesper Hansen. from page 58 onwards.
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Bernhard Reisner
Vice President Bernd Badurek
Human Capital General Manager
Miba Sinter Group,
Coatings, Purchasing
Christoph Ederer
General Manager
Miba Bearing Group
DIGITALIZATION REQUIRES FREEDOM TO MAKE DECISIONS, LEARNING FROM DIGITAL NATIVES
COLLABORATION OF IT AND AGILITY AND A “FAIL FORWARD
OPERATIONAL BUSINESS FAST” CULTURE Sammy Fisher and Karol Janas want to
know whether digital natives can drive
The Miba employees Sammy Fisher and M i b a M a n a g e m e n t Bo a r d m e m b e r the culture in the company, and whether
Karol Janas want to know how digitaliza- M arkus Hofer is convinced that doing employees who have been with us for
tion will change the way we work togeth- this successfully requires the right skills many years can learn from them. Jesper
er. “If the digital transformation is to suc- and abilities – but above all, the right Hansen is certain that young talent that
ceed, it has to be a shared task for the corporate culture. Sammy Fisher and has grown up in the digital world can
whole of Miba,” says Markus Hofer. It is Karol Janas want to know what culture make a big difference: “A ‘bottom-up’
also clear to the group that while IT can that is. “Our corporate culture must be approach is certainly helpful, because
contribute their expertise in digital tech- based on openness and agility. It must digital natives can inspire their colleagues
nology and the possibilities this offers, give employees the freedom to try things and accompany them in the digital trans-
it is only the employees who are opera- out, and develop ideas and so-called formation.” But a clear commitment F. Peter M
itterbauer
tional in the market who know the cus- “minimum viable products” from this. If from the management is also needed CEO
tomers’ needs. They are really close to they are successful, then there must be alongside this. “They are the ones who
the customer, and therefore know what the capacity to scale them up quickly. If set an example by leading the way,” adds
tasks we can help them solve. Miba they do not work, then we also need to Markus Hofer. Ultimately, the key to suc- Markus Hofer Martin Liebl
has relied on this kind of networking be honest with ourselves and to stop cess is not only to incorporate the digital CFO Member of the
and collaboration for some time now, as the projects quickly,” says Markus Hofer. transformation as an essential part of Management Board
Jesper Hansen explains: “Our colleagues In this corporate culture, “Fail Forward developing the strategy of every area of
in the Miba divisions have recognized the Fast” is the guiding principle for the business, but also to bring it to life there
many benefits of digitalization. Over the development of new ideas. “It does not every day. “Each and every manager in
past few months, a wealth of ideas have contradict the ‘zero defect’ mindset in every area of business should be con-
emerged from this, which we want to production, because there what matters stantly wondering: How do we use the
develop further.” above all is consistently offering the best digital transformation in the long term
product quality for our customers,” Hofer for our business success in the next six
adds. to seven years and beyond? If we un-
derstand this importance and necessity MIBA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
BROADLY POSITIONED
and act accordingly, then we will make
digitalization an essential factor for the
successful implementation of the Miba
100 strategy.”
FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE
The newly created Executive Commit- kets, and successfully implement the tee members include the Managing
tee is Miba’s top operational governing new Miba 100 strategy. In addition to Directors of the two largest Miba divi-
body. Its purpose is to lead the compa- the three Miba Management Board sions (Sinter and Bearing) Bernd Badurek
ny effectively into the future, adapt to members, F. Peter Mitterbauer, Markus and Christoph Ederer, and Vice President
the new conditions in the global mar- Hofer and Martin Liebl, the commit- Human Capital Bernhard Reisner.
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02 MIBA
DECARBONIZATION
With our technologies we are contributing to decarbon-
ization and a smaller carbon footprint. We are doing
this out of our responsibility to our planet and the next
generations. And we are using the growth opportunities
arising from sustainable technologies.
CUT
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WIND POWER:
SUSTAINABLE A SUSTAINABLE GROWTH MARKET
ENERGY
FOR MIBA
The importance of wind power is grow- which will cooperate closely with scien-
GENERATION
ing constantly. The Global Wind Energy tific institutions and with the wind power
Council can prove this impressively with team in Austria to develop solutions for
figures: a production capacity of 750 the even more powerful and efficient
gigawatts is now available worldwide. wind turbines of tomorrow.
This brings a CO2 reduction of 1.1 billion
tons, which is equivalent to the annual
carbon footprint of the whole of South
America. Worldwide, new wind turbines
with a generation capacity of more than
90 gigawatts were built in 2020 alone,
Sustainable energy is one of the most important which is 50% more than in the previous
750
2,7
foundations of decarbonization. With Miba Tech- year. Miba sees great opportunities for
growth in wind power, so we already gigawatts
nologies, we want to make power generation more offer a broad range of products for this Current wind power
market. Miba is also building a “Re-
sustainable and cleaner. In this way we want to newable Energy Innovation Center” at generation capacity worldwide
make a contribution to reducing the global carbon the Osterode site in northern Germany,
footprint – and utilize opportunities in
billion tons of CO2
507
1.1
MIBA TECHNOLOGIES
a strongly-growing market. FOR WIND POWER: Worldwide reduction of the
Bearings for main gearbox and
rotor bearings carbon footprint by means of
Friction components for breaks in
wind turbines
wind power – equivalent to
Power resistors for current and the annual carbon footprint of
voltage optimization
Cooling technology for switchgear the whole of South America
cabinets in wind turbines
Milling equipment for the
construction of offshore wind
towers
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HIGH-END WIND TURBINES NEED EBG power resistors:
MIBA BEARING TECHNOLOGY 90% OF WIND TURBINE MANUFACTURERS
RELY ON EBG POWER RESISTORS
The importance of wind power is grow- this area grew strongly in 2020. Under
ing, and with it the performance require- the project name “Blue Ocean”, the Miba Power resistors supplied by the Miba durable. Around 90% of wind turbine
ments of wind turbines. In the future, Technology Competence Center in Laa- company “EBG Resistors” are used in manufacturers now rely on EBG technol-
turbines will be designed to generate kirchen is mainly also looking into the wind turbines for current and voltage ogy – because our resistors are much
14 megawatts and more, which is more use of Miba technologies in other wind limitation, harmonic limitation or as mea- more compact than comparable products
than twice the amount today’s systems power applications. Thus, for example, suring resistors for improving the grid and therefore require a smaller installa-
can output. At the same time, the in- Miba bearings are also to be used in quality. In this way, they contribute to tion space.
stallation space should not be enlarged, future in the main rotor bearings of wind making the turbines more efficient and
due to cost reasons. The rolling bearings turbines, where they will ensure greater
traditionally used will struggle to meet efficiency and lower maintenance costs.
these requirements, so manufacturers of
gearboxes in wind turbines are switching
to Miba bearing technology. At the Laa-
kirchen site, a wind power team was set
up for these customers, which plans and
implements customer projects. Sales in Bearings for wind turbine gearboxes
AN INNOVATION CENTER FOR RENEWABLE ENERGIES IS
BEING ESTABLISHED IN LOWER SAXONY
At its production site in Os- Miba is closely networked with
terode in northern Germany, top-level research institutes, and
Miba is establishing an “In- the company will also continue Wind power provides an
novation Center for Renewable Energy” to expand these collaborations, important building block
where the company is pooling its exper- especially in Lower Saxony. There for the decarbonization of
tise related to the efficient use of sus- will also be close cooperation with power generation. We are
tainable energy sources, especially wind Miba’s wind power team in Austria and
proud that Miba can contribute
to this.
power. In addition, the center will also the R&D team of the Miba Technology
develop and produce bearing solutions Competence Center, which has been Christoph Ederer, General Manager
Miba Bearing Group and Member of the
for modern high-speed trains such as working intensively for some time on
Miba Group Executive Committee
the ICE. The development of bearings at new application areas for bearings.
DAU cooling technology:
INTELLIGENT THERMAL MANAGEMENT
The cooling technology from the Miba will measure the temperature of the elec-
company DAU ensures that the power tronic components and provide important
electronics equipment in the switchgear data to the entire system. This will enable
cabinets of wind turbines is constantly the optimization of the overall system
kept at the correct temperature. Our aim and thus precise planning of mainte-
is to achieve optimal cooling as installa- nance cycles. This not only saves users
tion spaces become smaller and smaller. money; it also prevents damage and un-
This protects the power electronics that necessary maintenance work – and thus
are critical to the equipment operation. In makes a contribution to greater sustain-
the future, our cooling technology will be ability and a smaller carbon footprint.
digitalized: then sensors on the heat sink
DAU cooling technology
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Safe and effective:
MIBA FRICTION TECHNOLOGY HYDROPOWER:
SLOWS DOWN ROTORS SAFELY FULL ENERGY FLOW WITH MIBA EXPERIENCE
In order to avoid damage to wind tur- and state-of-the-art production processes
bines caused by strong winds, the rotors means that Miba sintered friction mate-
need to be slowed down. This increases rials have stable friction coefficients and
the safety of the wind turbine assem- improved wear resistance. Our friction MIBA, ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST
blies, which weigh around 300 tons, and
prevents energy overloads. The safest
technology is used on both the high-
speed and low-speed rotor shaft of wind
HYDRO BEARINGS SUPPLIERS
method for this is to use brakes with fric- turbines. Many wind turbine manufactur-
The Miba industrial bearing plant in between 31 and 80 megawatts) and large
tion components, such as those offered ers rely on Miba technologies, which are
Cataguases, Brazil, is one of the world’s plants (more than 80 megawatts). Our
by Miba. They resemble the disc brake used worldwide in a large proportion of
three largest suppliers of “hydro bear- mechanical engineering specialist “Miba
on a bicycle, but are much larger, so they the brakes for wind turbines.
ings”, in other words bearings for tur- Automation Systems” is also active in
slow the rotors down safely and effec-
bines in hydropower plants. Miba bearing power plant construction. The company
Friction technology for wind turbines tively. The use of high-quality materials
technology is used in small hydropow- develops and produces CNC machines,
er plants (power generation below 30 which enable components to be pro-
megawatts), medium (power generation duced more accurately and efficiently.
Miba is a global technology leader:
MILLING SYSTEMS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE TOWERS SOLAR ENERGY:
Wind turbines off the coast are anchored
to the sea floor with foundation assem-
or to their installation. Miba Automation
Systems (MAS) designs and builds cir-
to achieve a high-quality welding connec-
tion for their assembly. Miba is the global
SOAK UP THE SUN WITH MIBA’S EXPERTISE
blies measuring up to 100 meters in cumferential and longitudinal weld seam technology leader in this segment and
height, and they must withstand the milling machines for its wind power cus- has already sold a sizeable number of
stresses of the rough seas. These as- tomers; these are used to pre-machine such systems in recent years.
semblies consist of around 30-meter-long the individual tube elements for offshore
steel tubes that are welded together pri- wind towers with high precision, in order
MIBA TECHNOLOGY IN ALMOST ALL SOLAR ENERGY PLANTS
FROM WELL-KNOWN MANUFACTURERS
Solar energy also plays an important role and performance – especially in compar-
in the sustainable energy mix of the fu- ison to wire-wound resistors, since the
ture. Already today, power resistors from EBG technology makes it possible to
the Miba subsidiary EBG can be found in include a greater number of resistors in
thick-film technology in the inverters of a single housing. In addition, heat sinks
almost all solar energy plants from well- and heat pipes from Miba’s subsidiary
known manufacturers. They enable the DAU protect the electronic components in
best balance between component size solar energy plants against overheating.
GAS-FIRED POWER PLANTS:
FULL THROTTLE WITH MIBA EXPERTISE
BEARINGS FOR MORE EFFICIENT
GAS-FIRED POWER PLANTS
Miba bearings ensure that compressors, productively. In addition, they increase
Miba milling systems are used in the gearboxes and turbines in gas power the system lifetime and reduce wear.
construction of offshore wind turbines. plants can operate more efficiently and
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SUSTAINABLE
ENERGY
Power resistors for high-voltage
direct current transmission:
REDUCE ENERGY LOSS
BY 4 PERCENT
TRANSMISSION The electricity industry is facing the chal-
lenge of transmitting electricity over long
distances with low energy losses, for
example from wind turbines off the coasts
to the cities inland or over very long inland
distances. Our EBG power resistors and
DAU coolers are used here. In high-volt-
off shore wind power parks into high-volt-
age direct current, by protecting the elec-
tronic switches and other applications
against voltage fluctuations and cooling
them sufficiently. In the consumer region,
the electricity is then converted back into
alternating current and fed into the grid.
age direct current transmission (HVDC This reduces the energy loss by four per-
Transmitting electrical current as free from losses as technology), they contribute to safely con- cent compared to conventional alternating
verting the alternating current produced in current transmission.
possible contributes significantly to energy efficiency.
Our power resistors help to reduce transmission losses in
high-voltage direct current technology, and help to make
power grids “smart” and thus more efficient. In addition, kilometers
our technologies make charging electric vehicles more
energy-efficient and more cost-effective. 2,7
3,300 is the distance conquered by the longest
current highway in the world.
It was put into operation in China in 2019.
High-voltage direct current transmission (HVDC technology):
Consumption:
Alternating
Conversion:
current
Alternating
Transmission: current
High-voltage
Electricity direct current
generation:
Alternating current
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Smart grids:
INTELLIGENT CONTROL OF POWER GRIDS
Smart grids are intelligent energy grids in to plan the power demand and grid ca-
which all parts of the energy system inter- pacity better, and make it easier to find
act, as they are interconnected via a com- grid faults. EBG power resistors are also
munication network. EBG high voltage re- used for this purpose. Before they used
sistors from Miba are used in smart grids our technology in intelligent sensors,
to measure voltages in the power line and grid operators always transported only a
detect failures or defects. This safeguards certain amount of energy over the distri-
the stability of the entire grid. EBG power bution lines in order not to overload them
resistors excel with their compact design, and without knowing the actual demand.
precision and long-term stability. The sensors distributed in the grid enable
the amount of energy transported to be
EBG TECHNOLOGY FOR determined much more precisely than in
U.S. POWER GRIDS the past. Ultimately, this will make a major
Energy suppliers in the USA are currently contribution to a wider usage of regen-
working on optimizing their grids. In the erative energies like PV or wind with the
future, modern, intelligent meters and existing grid and therefore reducing the
measuring sensors will make it possible ecological footprint.
eCharging:
ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE CHARGING
OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Our power resistors are also installed in smoothly. Due to their compact design,
the charging infrastructure for electric which achieves significantly higher pow-
vehicles, in so-called fast and ultrafast er density with the same size, our EBG
chargers, in the power range of 150 kilo- power resistors enable a more compact
watts to 350 kilowatts. Here they have and cost-effective charging infrastructure
an important protective function, and for electric vehicles. This benefits the
by removing higher power in the event environment and reduces the costs for
of a fault, they ensure that the pow- the end user.
er electronics will continue to function
2,7
energy loss
-4% is achieved by the high-voltage direct
current transmission technology (HVDC). Miba EBG resistors make U.S. power grids smart and efficient.
150-
2,7
kilowatts
350
is the power range of fast and
ultrafast chargers for electric vehicles.
The measurement of the actual voltage by means of our
high-precision high-voltage resistors enables the optimum
utilization of power grids.
Our high-precision high-voltage resistors used in measuring devices
in intelligent power grids make an important contribution to the
efficient use of regenerative energies. The next generation with an
even higher measuring accuracy is currently being developed.
Raimund Ratzi, Head of R&D, Miba Power Electronics Group
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SUSTAINABLE
ENERGY
STORAGE Miba and Voltlabor merge their core competencies
A COMMON GOAL: GLOBAL SUPPLIER
OF BATTERY SYSTEMS
Forklifts, commercial and municipal vehicles, electric cars or drones for de- Miba invested in the Mühlviertel com-
pany Voltlabor in 2019. The company
livery services in heavily populated metropolitan areas: they are all powered specializes in the development and pro-
duction of batteries. As the competen-
and controlled by electricity. Their core element is batteries. Together with cies of Voltlabor and Miba complement
Voltlabor, in which Miba has had a shareholding since 2019, by combining each other perfectly, they were merged
to optimally exploit growth opportunities.
our expertise and using Miba’s global market access and worldwide pro- The common goal is to establish a major
supplier for the development and produc-
duction sites we want to establish a global supplier of battery systems and tion of battery systems which is Austrian
battery components. in origin and operating worldwide.
Voltlabor is contributing its expertise as
a system manufacturer of batteries to
the joint market development. Miba is
providing not only its thermal manage-
ment technology FLEXcooler®, but also
its industrialization expertise and global
network of production sites, from which
regional customer relationships are al-
ready being established today. In the
future, they can also be used for battery
production in the respective markets.
Driverless transport systems from Agilox with batteries
from Voltlabor
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Only six Austrian companies selected by the EU Commission:
MIBA AND VOLTLABOR BECOME PART OF THE EUROPEAN Voltlabor Terra platform:
BATTERY INITIATIVE EuBatIn NEW BATTERY SOLUTION FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
One of the EU Commission’s key stra- as an additional boost for growth for both ogies are a relatively new business area With the TERRA platform, Voltlabor has
tegic goals is to develop a competitive companies, which want to use it to es- for Miba, but we see strong growth defined customized battery solutions for
European battery production. For this tablish their battery technologies on the opportunities in them. These range from road and off-highway vehicles. With the
purpose, it launched the IPCEI (Important market even faster. As a comparatively drive technology for vehicles, ships or different dimensions, the batteries meet
Project of Common European Interest) small player, for Voltlabor its participation aircraft, through to solutions for power the current installation space require-
program “EuBatIn.” Miba and the compa- is a special distinction, and shows the plants and power grids, and battery tech- ments. Different interconnection options
ny we have invested in, Voltlabor, are two company’s clear position as a pioneer in nology. can be implemented through the modular
of only six Austrian companies that have battery technology in Austria. approach. The high scaling of the battery
been invited to participate. As part of a packs with serial/parallel interconnection
two-year qualification process, the tech- MILLIONS IN INVESTMENTS PLANED means they can be expanded to larger
nologies offered by Miba and Voltlabor After years of careful development of battery systems to meet customer re-
were tested from top to bottom. In addi- the product and production, multi-million quirements.
tion, a rigorous assessment of the busi- euro investments will now enable the
ness model and growth prospects was establishment of exemplary battery pro- The award-winning, flexible-shaped Miba
carried out. Finally the potential of the duction in Austria. This will make Voltlabor FLEXcooler ® is installed in the battery
two companies was confirmed at EU lev- GmbH the biggest Austrian manufacturer packs. The TERRA platform is developed
el. Their inclusion in the initiative serves of Li-ion battery packs. Battery technol- in accordance with automotive standards (FMEA, APQP, PPAP, R@R). This guar-
and for the automated series production antees the traceability of the installed
with the highest quality requirements components.
Flexible battery cooling for electric vehicles:
MIBA FLEXcooler® ADAPTS TO THE SHAPE OF BATTERY CELLS
One of the main challenges when de- between the battery cells and the cooling
veloping electric drives is the thermal system. Another advantage of the Miba
management of the batteries. This is FLEXcooler® is its low weight. It can be
key for the vehicle’s range and battery used for prismatic, cylindrical and pouch
life, and is also an important factor for battery cells.
fast charging. The current trend in de-
velopment is toward liquid cooling. The
main challenge here is to establish an
optimal thermal connection between the
battery cells and the heat sink. With the
Miba FLEXcooler®, Miba has developed
a battery cooling system which, with its
Our innovative flexible shape, adapts optimally to the
components, such as battery cells. The Miba FLEXcooler ® is
the FLEXcooler® and the
the first liquid cooling system on the
Voltlabor battery technology,
are very positively received on the market which, due to the close connec-
market. tion between the battery cells and cool-
ing system, not only optimally absorbs
We are currently seeing a sharply
increasing demand for electrification and dissipates heat, but also does not
in a wide range of applications. Our require any gap fillers, namely
battery technologies are already be- materials to fill the space
ing used in applications on water, on
the ground, and in the air. Our goal
now is to scale these technologies
worldwide to fulfill our “Technolo-
gies for a cleaner planet” mission.
Stefan Gaigg, Business Unit Leader
Battery Components Miba, Managing
Director Voltlabor GmbH
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