Electric heating elements for your industrial application

You are looking for a specific electric heating element for your industrial application that

✓ is lighter and cheaper than a silicone heat mat?
✓ is more flexible and kink-resistant than an electric heating foil?
✓ is larger and more customizable than a classic surface heating elementis?
✓ you can freely define in terms of shape, size and heating power and have it produced economically in Europe?

Then Embro's electric heat mats are a powerful alternative to your conventional heating element! As a developer and manufacturer, we produce flexible heating elements in medium and large quantities, all "Made in Europe".

Made in Germany

Flexible electric heating elements and heat mats for industry and OEMs

Q: What voltages are possible for industrial electrical heating elements?

Embro's electric heating elements can be designed for voltages ranging from 1 to 400 volts. Commonly used voltages are 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, and 230 V. This wide voltage range allows manufacturers and OEMs to precisely integrate textile heating mats into industrial products – from automotive seat heaters and medical technology to process heat in mechanical engineering.

Q: From what quantity does mass production of heating mats become worthwhile?

Embro offers cost-effective series production starting from approximately 500 units. Depending on requirements, the company handles both small batches for development projects and large-scale production runs of up to 100.000 units. This allows OEMs and manufacturers to remain flexible between prototyping, pilot production, and scaled-up series production.

Flexible electric heating elements for seat heaters - flame-retardant from Embro

We develop and produce electric heating elements and heat mats. for OEM manufacturers, system providers and technical buyers, which are ideally suited for industrial series applications in medical technology, automotive, mechanical engineering or smart textiles. Our innovative embroidery technology enables the integration of highly flexible heating conductors onto textile and other flexible carrier materials: precise, reproducible and 100% Made in Germany.

Efficient and reproducible: series production from 500 to 100.000 units

You define shape, size and heating power, we implement your requirements with the utmost precision. Small series from 500 pieces or large series with up to 100.000 pieces, our production guarantees you consistent quality, maximum repeat accuracy and efficient manufacturing.

With Embro you receive individual, customer-specific heating elements that are precisely tailored to your requirements in terms of voltage, heating power and layout.

Function and industrial advantages: What are electric heating elements?

Industrial electric heating elements are components that generate heat through electric current and are integrated into products or systems. They consist of conductive heating wires or conductors applied to flexible carrier materials such as fabrics, nonwovens, or films. This results in flat, lightweight, and adaptable heating elements that can be precisely tailored to the shape and function of the respective application.

Heating mats are a special type of heating element. They distribute heat over a large area, evenly and energy-efficiently. Thanks to their textile structure, they are flexible, crease-resistant, and robust. This makes them particularly suitable for dynamic applications.

Electric heating mats are used in many industrial sectors: from seat and interior heating in the automotive industry to medical technology and mechanical engineering, and on to smart textiles and logistics. As a manufacturer, you benefit from a reliable, durable, and scalable heat source that can be economically mass-produced.

Custom heating elements for industrial applications

We develop and manufacture customized semi-finished products to meet the requirements of your industrial application:

✔ Exact adjustment: Not standard products, but technical series components built to your specifications
✔ Flexible production quantities: Efficient series production of 500 to 100.000 units
✔ Made in Germany: High-quality production with precise quality standards and short delivery times
✔ Precision manufacturing technology: Technical embroidery for durable and precise heating elements
✔ Energy-efficient heating systems: Optimal heating performance with minimal energy consumption
✔ Cost-efficient series production: Scalable manufacturing processes for low unit costs
✔ Maximum design freedom: Individual shape, 2D or 3D geometries, variable voltages from 1 to 400 V

Durable and efficient electric heating elements Made in Europe

As experienced Manufacturers of heating mats Embro offers you powerful electric heating elements and flexible heating mats For industrial applications. Our products impress with maximum adaptability, high performance, and sustainable series production. They are kink-resistant, robust, and designed for high voltage withstands (>1.500 V).

☑ High dielectric strength 1.500 V for maximum electrical safety
☑ Individual sizes Up to 2.500 x 7.500 mm or up to 10.000 mm depending on requirements and product.
☑ Flexible and robust Breathable, kink-resistant and durable
☑ Fast sampling Prototypes for efficient product development
☑ Sustainable series production Resource-efficient production of large quantities in Germany

Flexible heating element, electric heating mat up to 10.000 mm for further processing

Perfect for your industrial application

We are developing heating systems for industrial products, which require even, efficient and long-lasting heat distribution. Together we will choose the optimal carrier material for your application. Optionally, we integrate temperature sensors, thermal switches, self-adhesive backing, or plug-and-play connectors. This ensures an easy integration in your products.

Trust Embro as your supplier for custom electric heating elements and flexible heating mats!

PTC heating films: Ultra-flat and self-regulating

The ultra-flat complement to our embroidered heating mats.

Advantages: self-regulating, minimal installation height, uniform heat distribution, no external control required.

Ideal for battery, medical and device technology.

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Electric heating mats as an alternative to silicone, foil and tape

AsHeating mat manufacturersTogether with you, we develop high-performanceelectric heating elementsfor industry. Oursflexible heat matsare an efficient alternative to silicone heating mats, heating foils, heating films, heating tapes, heated textiles, heated fleeces or heated fabrics. They combine low weight with mechanical resilience, homogeneous heat distribution and high operating temperatures.

Whether in the automotive industry, medical technology or industry, custom heating elements enable economical mass production and can be quickly and easily integrated into your product. Find the right alternative for your application!

Alternative to silicone heating mats

Although silicone heating mats have been established for a long time, they quickly reach their limits in terms of weight, flexibility and cost. Embro's textile electric heating mats offer a modern alternative: They are lighter, cheaper to produce, and can be adapted much better to complex shapes.

Our heating mats are resistant to temperatures up to 200 °C, kink-resistant, and can be precisely configured in terms of size, shape, and heating output. This makes them ideal for series production starting at 500 units. Thanks to their textile structure, they can be quickly integrated into applications in the automotive, medical, and mechanical engineering sectors.

With their even heat distribution and resource-saving production "Made in Germany", they set new standards in terms of efficiency and sustainability.

Learn more about the alternative to silicone heating mats

Heating films or textile, electric heating mats from the manufacturer Embro

Alternative to heating foils or heating films

Although heating films are flat and widely used, they reach their limits in dynamic or complex applications. Embro's textile electric heating mats are a robust alternative: They are flexible, kink-resistant and can withstand temperatures up to 200 °C.

Shape, size, and heating power can be precisely configured, making them ideal for series production starting at 500 units. Typical applications range from automotive and medical technology to mechanical engineering, where homogeneous heat distribution and durable components are essential.

The textile structure facilitates integration, prevents hotspots, and ensures even heating, even on complex geometries. Thanks to resource-efficient manufacturing in Germany, manufacturers also benefit from high quality, sustainability, and reproducible precision.

More on the comparison of heating films vs. heating mats

Heating tapes: flexible, textile heating elements for industry from the manufacturer Embro, instead of silicone heating tapes & metal heating tapes

Alternative for heating tapes

Heating tapes are traditionally used for linear heating of pipes and containers. However, they are often not the best choice for applications requiring a large-area, flexible, and durable heat source.

Here the Embro's textile electric heating elements offer a powerful alternative: They distribute heat evenly across the surface, are kink-resistant, and can withstand temperatures up to 200 °C. Shape, size, tension, and heating power can be precisely tailored to your specifications and manufactured in series starting from 500 units.

Heating mats are replacing traditional heating tapes in numerous applications: from seat and interior heating in the automotive sector to therapeutic pads in medical technology and large-area heating solutions in mechanical engineering. Thanks to resource-efficient manufacturing in Germany, manufacturers benefit from consistent quality and short delivery routes.

More on the comparison of heating tapes vs. heating mats

Ultra-lightweight heating elements for heated delivery bags from the manufacturer Embro

Alternative for heated textiles, heating fleeces and heating fabrics

Heated textiles, nonwovens, and fabrics are used in industry to uniformly heat surfaces, components, or systems. They consist of conductive threads or heating elements integrated into textile backing materials, ensuring efficient heat transfer at minimal weight.

Embro's flexible, electric heating elements and heating mats replace these classic materials with a more precise, mass-producible technology: Heating elements are precisely applied to woven fabrics, nonwovens, or high-temperature textiles using technical embroidery techniques. The result is flat, robust, and adaptable heating elements that are ideally suited for applications in automotive, medical technology, and mechanical engineering.

With their uniform heat distribution, high energy efficiency and resource-saving production “Made in Germany”, they set new standards for industrial heating technologies.

Custom heating elements: You define, we implement for you:

Form: all standard shapes, 3D heating elements, custom shapes
Size: Sizes up to 2.500 x 10.000 mm are possible.
Carrier material: Fabrics, elastic knitted and crocheted fabrics, nonwovens, films, grid constructions, high-temperature fabrics, aluminum-laminated glass fabrics, etc.
Temperature: 20–200°C or 400°C and more (micanite heating elements)
Operating voltage: 1–400 V, e.g. heating elements 12V, heating mats 24V or heating films 230V
Heating capacity and precise positioning exactly definable

Do you need a custom heating element for your product? We look forward to hearing your ideas!

Flexible heating elements for integration into your products

Flexible electric heating elements & heating mats for industry from Embro

Heating mats for infrared heaters

Our electric heating mats are ideal for infrared heatersSuitable for wall and ceiling heating systems as well as mobile heating systems. Thanks to their textile structure, they are lightweight and flexible, ensuring even heat distribution without hotspots. With sizes up to 10.000 mm, customizable heating outputs, and optional features such as thermal switches or self-adhesive backing, they offer versatile application possibilities.

For you as an OEM, this means: Reliable series production starting from 500 units, short delivery times and high efficiency "Made in Germany". This is how you increase the performance of your infrared heating system and offer your customers durable and resource-saving heating systems.

Flexible electric heating elements for seat heaters from Embro

Surface heating element for automotive

Embro textile heating elements are in the automotive industry They are in high demand. They are suitable for seat heaters, headliners, steering wheels, or Battery heaters and can be easily processed further. The elements are kink-resistant, flexible, and remain reliable even under continuous stress.

During the development process, we precisely adjust the voltage and heating power to your specifications and distribute them homogeneously over the desired area. This gives you, as a manufacturer, a high-performance heating technology that increases driving comfort and safety while also being economically mass-produced.

Flexible electric heating elements for heated clothing & smart textiles from Embro

Heating fabric for heated clothing

Embro develops for Smart textiles and heated clothing Textile heating fabrics that combine comfort and function. Our heating fabrics are lightweight, flexible, and washable, and are suitable for jackets, gloves, or medical textilesThey are easy to integrate and remain reliably functional even during movement.

By individually adjusting the shape, size and heating power, you receive a durable heating technology that guarantees maximum wearing comfort. Benefit from our experience in the field of smart textiles and rely on our heating fabrics “Made in Germany”, which combine quality, safety and efficiency.

Do you need a custom heating element for your product? We look forward to hearing your ideas!

Technical properties of textile-based heating mats

High-performance heating technology for industrial applications

Embro is a manufacturer of electric heating mats and develops high-performance and flexible heating elements precisely tailored to industrial applications. Using advanced embroidery technology, heating conductors are precisely integrated into textile or flexible substrates. This results in heating systems that can be individually adapted to shape, size, and voltage requirements.

The heating mats impress with:

Homogeneous heat distribution

No hotspots, even heating even on complex geometries.

High energy efficiency

Through precisely placed heating elements, short heating times and optimized energy use

temperature resistance up to 400 °C

Suitable for high temperature– and industrial applications

Flexibility and robustness

Kink-resistant and ideal for mobile or heavily used applications

Easy integration into products

For sewing in (e.g., seat heaters, smart textiles) or gluing in (also available as a self-adhesive version)

Variable equipment and safety

Various insulation levels (uninsulated, single or double) and electronic control with thermal switch

These properties make our heating mats the ideal choice for the automotive sector, medical technology, mechanical engineering, and smart textiles. As a manufacturer, you benefit from durable, reproducible, and German-made series solutions that combine technical excellence with economic efficiency. Thanks to resource-saving series production, Embro realizes customized heating elements in small and large production runs.

✔ Reliable ✔ Sustainable ✔ Highest quality

Opt for durable, high-performance heating mats. Custom-made for your application.

Embro's flexible electric heating elements: Series production of heating mats for seat heaters

Series production for OEMs: Quality, precision and scalability

As a manufacturer of electric heating elements, Embro offers a Economical series production of small series from 500 pieces up to large series of 100.000 pieces. Thanks to our precise CNC embroidery technology, we guarantee a consistently high quality, a exact positioning the heating conductor and a optimal heat distribution over the entire area.

Our production in Germany, from prototype to large-scale series production, is designed for efficiency and reproducibility. This means for you short delivery time, a high process reliability and heating systems that reliably integrate into industrial applications to let.

Our flexible heating mats are therefore the right choice for manufacturers who need a Scalable, cost-efficient and technically precise heating technology required for series production.

Seat, interior and cabin heating - heating elements for automotive & mobility from the manufacturer Embro

Custom heating elements: Perfectly integrated into your product

Embro develops custom electric heating elements precisely tailored to your technical requirements. Our flexible heating mats are versatile, for example in medical technology, the automotive industry, or in the field of smart textiles. You can find them in Size, shape, voltage and heating power individually customized .

They are as Sew-on, glue-on or plug-in components available and enable even heat distribution, a precise temperature control and a high energy efficiencyThis gives you a heating technology that seamlessly integrates into your product design and ensures maximum functionality in series production.

Let's work together to find the optimal heating solution for your application!

Application areas and industry solutions for electric heating elements

Our flexible heating mats are used wherever industrial products need to be heated or temperature-controlled. They can be precisely integrated, are exceptionally durable, and offer maximum design freedom for your application.

Medical technology and nursing

Heated therapy pads, heating modules in Upholstered loungers or heating elements in rehabilitation and diagnostic systems: our heating mats ensure precise, safe warmth. Heating mats for medical transport boxes or medical food systems are also possible.

Automotive, Mobility and Aviation

Ideal for Seat heaters, steering wheel and door panel heaters, headliner or underfloor heating In cars, commercial vehicles, aircraft seats, or interior modules. Also suitable for Battery heaters and anti-icing systems in the automotive and aviation sectors.

Furniture industry and comfort applications

Our heating elements are used in ergonomic office chairs, high-quality seating furniture, or integrated interior heating solutions. They are flat, lightweight, and ready to connect.

Caravan, Home and Outdoor

For Campers & RVs to RentBoats and outdoor equipment: heating mats for floors, heated sleeping systems, heating pads, mattress warmers or tank heaters. Also available as textiles. Alternative to classic heating films and Silicone heating mats for mobile heating systems.

Smart textiles and wearables

Heated textile fabrics for jackets, gloves, shoes, socks, or functional clothing. Optionally available with integrated sensors for temperature monitoring, motion or pressure detection for sports, outdoor, work, and protective clothing.

Industry and mechanical engineering

Electric heating mats for process heat, heating of machine components, fixtures, or liquid tanks. Also available as a self-adhesive version or as a ready-to-install component with plug, thermal switch, or sensor.

logistics and transportation

Heating elements as frost protection solutions in shipping boxes, Transport containers or loading areas. Also for securing temperature-sensitive goods such as food or hazardous materials, including... smart damage detection and temperature logging.

Heating and measuring: Heating mats with integrated sensors from Embro

With Embro, you combine two functions in one component: heat and sensor technology. Our heating elements can be combine with sensors, which measure temperature, pressure, humidity, or mechanical stress. This saves installation space, reduces complexity, and opens up entirely new possibilities in product development.

Advantages of integrated sensors:

✔ Real-time temperature control
The integration of temperature sensors allows heating elements to be precisely controlled for consistently reliable heat with minimal energy consumption.

✔ Pressure and load detection
Pressure sensors detect stresses, e.g. on seats, backrests or battery covers, and thus contribute to safety monitoring or comfort control.

✔ Intelligent feedback systems
The combination of heating mat and sensors enables smart features: from humidity management to active control of temperature zones.

✔ Fewer components, more function
By combining multiple functions in a single textile module, manufacturers can shorten the bill of materials, reduce assembly effort, and design in a more space-saving manner.

✔ Higher product quality and lifespan
The sensors detect critical conditions early, such as material stresses or temperature fluctuations, and protect your products from failure or overload.

Optimize your products with intelligent heating elements and heating mats from Embro. Let us advise you.

Damage sensing sensor for transport, fiber composite, battery housing from manufacturer Embro

Embroidered textile inductive sensors from the manufacturer Embro

Flexible heating elements Made in Germany

Embro is Developers and manufacturers High-performance electric heating mats for further processing in your product.

Embro's electric heating elements are lightweight, kink-resistant, and inexpensive to manufacture.

Textile heating mats with embroidered heating conductors offer these advantages:

✓ Heating elements with individual shape, size & heating power
✓ Wide selection of flexible carrier materials for your application
✓ Suitable layout for your requirements
✓ Extra-large mats up to 10.000 mm possible
✓ Production of large and small series with high productivity and repeatability

Are you looking for a custom heating element for your innovative application? Choose Embro as your developer, manufacturer, and supplier!

From idea to series production: Your manufacturing partner for electric heating elements

From the initial concept to the high-quality series production of your electric heating elements, we at Embro support you every step of the way. Thanks to state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and precise quality controls, we create tailor-made components that integrate perfectly into your products.

Consulting and concept development: Analysis of your requirements and development of a individual solution, which is precisely tailored to your application.

Prototype production: Production and validation of a first sample for fast and reliable functional tests.

Series production: Efficient Manufacturing with the most modern CNC embroidery technology for consistent quality and scalability.

Quality check: Strict final inspections ensure highest product standards and reliable function and performance.

Logistics and delivery: On-time delivery worldwide, precisely according to your production requirements.

Embro: Your partner for industrial heating technology

You are looking for one reliable manufacturer for the series production of your electric heating elements? Contact us now! Together we will develop the optimal solution. Heating solution for your application – economical, efficient and flexible.

We manufacture textile heating mats and heating elements for, among other applications:

Heating fabrics for heated clothing & mobile solutions
- Jackets, gloves, socks, shoes
- Outdoor clothing & sleeping bags
Heating films & silicone heating films for food distribution, heated delivery bags and transport containers
Heating elements for medical technology, for therapy devices and upholstered couches
Heating mats for infrared heaters & infrared radiators, as well as wall and ceiling heaters
Battery heaters for mobile battery packs and other industrial solutions
Seat heaters for cars, commercial vehicles and the furniture industry
Surface heating elements for the automotive sector, e.g.
- Roof liner heaters
- Interior heating solutions
- Steering wheel heaters
- Battery heaters for temperature control of batteries / lithium cells
Electric heating pads for seat cushions & upholstery
Highly flexible heating mats for home, motorhome and caravan applications
- as underfloor heating or for heating interiors
- as a blanket & mattress heater
- for tank heating, e.g. for water tanks
Heating pads for outdoor activities
Silicone heating mats for industry & plant engineering
- Process heat in machines and equipment
- Heating jackets and container heating for temperature-sensitive substances during transport and on-site storage

Frequently asked questions about electric heating elements and heating mats

Embro's electric heating elements combine precise heating technology with flexible, industrial-grade materials. They are used wherever products or systems need to be temperature-controlled in a targeted and efficient manner, from medical technology and automotive to mechanical engineering.
Here we answer key questions about the development, application and advantages of our industrial heating mats and heating elements.

What voltages are possible for industrial electrical heating elements?

Embro's electric heating elements can be designed for a voltage range of 1 to 400 volts. Commonly used voltages are 12 V, 24 V, 48 V, and 230 V. This wide range of voltages allows manufacturers to precisely integrate textile heating mats into industrial products, from automotive seat heaters and medical technology to process heat in mechanical engineering.

What is the temperature resistance of electric heating mats?

Embro's industrial heating mats reach temperatures up to 200 °C in their standard version, while special high-temperature heating elements can even reach up to 400 °C. This makes them suitable for applications where manufacturers require reliable heat output under varying environmental conditions, such as battery temperature control, medical devices, or industrial heating systems.

Can electric heating mats be individually adjusted?

Yes, Embro develops custom heating elements that are precisely tailored to the manufacturer's requirements. Shape, surface area, heating power, voltage, and connection technology are individually configured. This results in heating elements that can be perfectly integrated into complex or three-dimensional geometries, for example, for batteries, ergonomic seats, or medical technology components.

What alternatives are there to silicone heating mats in industrial applications?

In many industrial applications, traditional silicone heating mats are now being replaced by lighter, more efficient technologies. One of the most powerful alternatives is... Embro textile and electric heating mats and heating elements.
They offer manufacturers significant advantages: lighter weight, better shape adaptation, high temperature resistance up to 200 °C, and uniform heat distribution without hotspots. Their flexible structure allows them to be integrated into virtually any product design, from automotive interiors and medical technology to machine components.
Furthermore, they can be economically mass-produced and are manufactured in Germany using resource-efficient methods. Embro's textile heating elements thus represent a A future-oriented, industrial alternative to conventional silicone heating mats period.

What advantages do textile heating mats have over silicone heating mats or heating films?

Embro's textile heating mats are lighter, more flexible, and more resistant to creasing than silicone heating mats or heating films. They can be manufactured economically in series, are resource-efficient to produce, and offer even heat distribution without hotspots. OEMs and manufacturers benefit from a durable, sustainable heating technology that is developed and manufactured in Germany.

Are flexible heating mats also suitable for mobile applications?

Yes, thanks to their textile structure, Embro's heating elements remain reliably functional even under movement, vibration, and repeated folding. These properties make them ideal for manufacturers in sectors such as automotive interiors, smart textiles, and medical technology, where dynamic stress is commonplace.

From what quantity does mass production of heating mats become worthwhile?

Embro offers a Economical series production from approximately 500 units. Depending on requirements, the company produces both small series for development projects and Large production runs up to 100.000 units. This allows OEMs and manufacturers to remain flexible between prototyping, pilot production and scaled-up series production.

In which industries are electric heating elements used?

Embro's electric heating elements are used in numerous industries:

Automotive and aviation: Heated seats, headliner, battery heaters, anti-icing systems
Medical technology and nursing: Therapy cushions, treatment couches, transport boxes
Mechanical engineering and industry: Process heat, tanks, devices
Smart textiles and wearables: heated clothing, gloves, shoes
Caravan, Home and Outdoor: Heating systems for motorhomes, boats and outdoor equipment
Logistics and transport: Frost protection solutions for temperature-sensitive goods

This means that Embro offers manufacturers from various industries a scalable, energy-efficient and production-ready heating technology for industrial applications.

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