160 years. One principle. Still running.
The invention that still powers modern industry.
1866. Invention
A breakthrough that powered the future.
The year 1866 marked a decisive turning point. Not only in history, but in industrial motion.
At a time when Europe was entering a new phase of industrial transformation, Werner von Siemens pioneered the dynamo-electric principle.
This was a breakthrough. It enabled electric machines to generate their own magnetic field, significantly improving efficiency and performance. This landmark in industrial history became the starting point of modern electrification – and laid the technological foundation for reliable motion in industry.
One principle. Millions of motors.
How electric motion became efficient and reliable.
The dynamo-electric principle made it possible for electric machines to generate their own magnetic field. This self-excitation significantly improved performance, efficiency, and operational reliability.
By converting electrical energy into motion (and motion back into electrical energy) the principle created the technological foundation for modern electric motors and drive systems.
More than 160 years later, the same fundamental idea continues to power industrial applications around the world.
How the dynamo-electric principle works
An iron core generates a stable magnetic field.
160 years later. Still running.
What began as a breakthrough in 1866 still brings its value to modern industry. Millions of motors around the world operate reliably under demanding conditions, keeping production running across generations.
Still running. Tsingtao brewery.
More than 90 years of operation.
At the historic Tsingtao Brewery (China's second largest brewery), an electric motor installed in the early 1900s supported production for decades. Operating continuously under industrial conditions, it became a powerful example of long-term reliability in real-world applications.
- Installed during the early electrification of industrial brewing
- Powered production processes for generations
- Reliability proven across decades of continuous operation
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With thousands of installations globally, GH180 continues to build on a proven technological foundation – to minimize downtime and ensure stable production.
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