I&W Engineering AG develops compact and high-performance drive systems for mobile robotics in agriculture, construction, and industrial applications.
With its patented technology, modular product architecture, and an expanding portfolio of electric motors with gearboxes, geared motors, and complete electric drive units, the company is today one of the forward-looking manufacturers of electric drive technology in Europe.
At the core: innovation, quality, and scalability. Especially in high-tech sectors, success belongs to those who scale quickly while maintaining the highest standards. This is exactly where I&W Engineering positions itself — with a certified ISO 9001 quality management system.
The Road to ISO 9001 Certification: Structure, Scaling, and Smart Processes
As the robotics market expanded rapidly — particularly in autonomous mobile machines and intelligent agricultural robots — I&W Engineering also faced growing demands for structure, documentation, and traceability.
Introducing an ISO 9001-compliant quality management system became a strategic milestone: the goal was to stabilize processes, make quality measurable, and at the same time enable production scaling both domestically and internationally.
To achieve this, the company built a lean yet effective QMS, developed practical work instructions supported by photo documentation, introduced clearly defined KPIs visualized on a central dashboard, and implemented a fully digitalized in-process quality alarm system that identifies potential errors directly at the source.
“Quality is not created on paper, but directly in the process — with clear standards, digital transparency, and the ambition to improve every day.” – I&W Engineering AG
Quality in Everyday Engineering
The ISO 9001 certification not only delivered the expected certificate but fundamentally reshaped how quality is lived across the company. Today, end-to-end traceability is guaranteed for all components — from electric motors to complete assemblies. Supplier audits and structured risk assessments provide additional security along the entire supply chain, ensuring that weaknesses are identified and addressed early.
Employees are actively involved in all continuous improvement processes, making a decisive contribution to quality assurance at every level. Crucially, the QMS is not treated as a bureaucratic obligation but is deeply embedded in the corporate culture — from R&D and procurement to production and assembly.
Robust Electric Motors for Robotics, Off-Highway and Mobile Applications
Certification strengthens not only internal processes but also I&W’s reputation with international OEM customers who demand the highest quality standards.
The portfolio centers on modular geared motors, slew drives, and electric motors for robotics, all of which can be flexibly integrated into diverse vehicle platforms — from autonomous agricultural machines to off-highway construction and municipal vehicles.
Technical specifications:
- Power range: 5 – 150 kW
- Voltage: 12V, 24V, 48V, 80V
- Available as electric motor with gearbox or stand-alone drive unit
- Optional integrated controller and thermal management
This flexibility is essential in prototyping, special machinery, and robotics applications, where standard drive systems often fall short.
Buying Electric Motors? Trust Starts with Quality
For customers looking to buy electric motors, technical specifications are only part of the equation. Just as important is trust in supply capability, quality control, and documentation. ISO 9001 provides exactly this reliability.
Service also benefits: full traceability and structured data storage allow faster error analysis, precise spare part allocation, and transparent documentation of software versions.
Quality as a Team Effort
The success of ISO 9001 at I&W lies not just in technical implementation but in the collaborative approach behind it. From the beginning, the QMS was developed together with the entire team. Employees received extensive training, were actively involved in system design, and their input was integrated into practice.
The audit process was transparently communicated, and many employee suggestions were directly implemented. Today, quality at I&W is not an abstract rule but a lived process across all departments — development, assembly, purchasing, and sales. In the fast-moving fields of electromobility, robotics, and special vehicles, this integrated approach to quality is proving to be a decisive competitive advantage.
Quality as a Growth Driver
With ISO 9001 certification, I&W Engineering demonstrates that quality management accelerates growth rather than slows it down — especially in markets where agility and reliability are equally critical.
Whether electric motors for off-highway vehicles, geared motors for robotics, electric PTO drives, or complete electric traction systems — I&W delivers not just components, but integrated solutions with scalability, system design, and quality at their core.
And this is only the beginning: the quality management system now forms the foundation for further expansion into new markets, with new products and the same commitment to deliver what matters most: drive — for technology and for trust.