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Würth Elektronik Participates in EU Initiative PROACTIF for Cutting-edge Drone and Robotics Solutions
October 14, 2025 | Wurth ElektronikEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Würth Elektronik is a partner in the visionary EU project PROACTIF, funded under the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU). The international consortium of 42 partners from 13 countries aims to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty in electronic components and systems, with a particular focus on drones and robotics for civilian applications.
At the core of the project is the development of state-of-the-art, secure, and environmentally friendly unmanned vehicle systems (UxV) designed to protect critical infrastructure and create new opportunities for emergency response operations. Key priorities include interoperability, autonomy, and rapid deployability.
Würth Elektronik contributes its expertise in printed circuit board (PCB) technology and collaborates with project partners to develop intelligent drone systems for rescue and disaster scenarios. Equipped with advanced sensors and radar technologies, these autonomous aerial vehicles can detect temperature changes, hotspots, or people in danger in real time—even in inaccessible terrain. This generates precise situational awareness to support emergency responders in the rapid and targeted coordination of firefighting and rescue operations.
A central contribution from Würth Elektronik lies in the development of miniaturized, high-frequency PCBs with integrated components, capable of delivering peak performance under extreme conditions. Through innovative materials, flexible designs, and precise signal routing, these solutions set new benchmarks in reliability and efficiency.
Through PROACTIF, the deployment of intelligent, connected technologies contributes significantly to civil security and disaster management across Europe.
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