Research & development

Innovation for smarter enclosure solutions

Driving the future of enclosure cooling, busbar systems and transformers with advanced research and engineering.

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Research programs: 3; Cooling, power distribution and voltage control
Certificates in force: 55; TÜV Rheinland, ECM, UL Solutions and CTI
ISO 9001 certified: Since 2002; Held continuously, with ISO 14001 since 2017
Operating range research: −40 to 80 °C; Materials tested for harsh environments

Research focus

LEIPOLE’s R&D focus areas

Three research programs cover what decides an enclosure’s reliability: how heat leaves it, how power is distributed inside it and how voltage is controlled.

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01Thermal management

Cabinet cooling system innovation

Our thermal management research creates the right operating environment for electrical components, extending equipment life and improving system reliability.

Advanced fan filter designNew approaches to airflow management that maximize cooling efficiency and minimize energy use, including IP55 fan filters and panel fan filters that keep out dust and moisture without restricting airflow.
Energy-efficient cooling systemsNext-generation technologies such as vortex coolers for panels and centrifugal fan exhaust systems that hold operating temperatures with lower energy demand.
Thermal simulation and analysisComputational tools that predict and optimize thermal performance in complex cabinet layouts.
Operation in extreme environmentsMaterial research for normal operation from −40 °C to 80 °C, with testing in humidity, oil contamination, dust and corrosive atmospheres.

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Control cabinet with busbar-mounted breakers, surge protection and distribution terminals

02Power distribution

Smart busbar and power distribution technology

We are improving how power is distributed inside the enclosure through new busbar designs and installation methods.

Efficient modular busbar designFlexible, scalable distribution systems that shorten installation and raise electrical efficiency, integrating busbar terminals and power distribution blocks for clean connections and lower losses.
Low-loss conductive materialsResearch into advanced conductor materials that reduce power loss and heat generation.

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03Voltage control

Transformers and voltage solutions

Our transformer research focuses on reliability and precision in industrial power applications.

Precision control transformersExceptional voltage regulation for sensitive automation systems, including step-up and step-down transformers built to specific voltage requirements.
High-durability materialsTransformer components that withstand extreme temperatures, vibration and corrosive environments.
Compact high-performance designSpace-saving transformers that keep performance high in modern industrial panels.

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Capabilities & facilities

R&D capabilities and testing facilities

Our research and development infrastructure lets us develop, test and validate products against demanding industry requirements while holding them to consistent quality and reliability standards.

LEIPOLE test laboratory with environmental chambers and a fan performance test station

UL-certified testing for enclosure cooling

Temperature rise analysis
Airflow measurement systems
Thermal imaging technology
Long-term performance evaluation

In-house prototyping and design

Multi-material printing
High-precision fabrication
Rapid iteration systems

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Collaborative innovation

Cross-disciplinary innovation teams
Industry–academic research partnerships
Customer co-creation program
Virtual reality design review

Certification

Engineering reliable cabinet cooling through comprehensive certification

Every LEIPOLE product line is certified for the market it ships into: 55 certificates currently in force, issued by TÜV Rheinland, Ente Certificazione Macchine, UL Solutions and CTI Certification.

We have held ISO 9001 continuously since 2002 and ISO 14001 since 2017. Certificate numbers, standards and validity dates are published in full, and copies of any certificate or test report are available on request.

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Certification highlights

Quality managementISO 9001:2015
Environmental responsibilityISO 14001:2015
International technical standardsUL, CE, CCC, TÜV

Manufacturing

From concept to creation: manufacturing cabinet cooling solutions

LEIPOLE’s production workshop runs advanced equipment and automated production lines under standardized processes, so every product is refined from design through to manufacturing.