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A stator winding machine is a device used to wind strip-shaped materials around ring-shaped components; it is a typical hydraulic or pneumatic processing equipment. Such machines offer very high productivity, reduce the reliance on manual labor, and ensure relatively consistent manufacturing quality. A stator winding machine must utilize various types of automation equipment, including automatic control systems, drive system controls, motion control systems, industrial touchscreens, and sensors. What are the current challenges associated with the automated control of stator winding machines? 1. Increased production capacity and the widespread use of multi-purpose models: At present, winding machines are mainly used for single or dual-head winding processes, with relatively limited functions. Dual-head simultaneous winding will further enhance the efficiency and output of stator winding machines. This design approach helps to reduce the complexity of the equipment, improves efficiency, facilitates adjustments to the processing procedures, and reduces the need for maintenance. At the current stage, double-head linkage technology has already been widely used in the manufacturing of electromagnetic induction coils, motor coils, and electronic ballast coils ； The stator winding machine is a process in coil processing, and its development trend is to integrate various functions in order to achieve fully automated processing and testing of coils, as well as to carry out various auxiliary processing steps. 2. Development, design, and customization of specialized models. There are hundreds of types of coil processing methods, along with a wide variety of cables and specifications. Chinese manufacturers have gradually stopped dealing with those coil processing tasks that require special conditions. Through years of technological advancement and absorption, the technical capabilities of manufacturers of stator winding machines have continued to improve, making it much easier to handle such specialized models. As manufacturers’ processing capabilities increase, the time required for customization also decreases. 3. The role of modular design and the use of controllers: Modular design allows controllers to be configured flexibly according to the different requirements specified for stator winding machines (https://www.cnhonest.com/products/8000an.html). Compared with PLCs, which offer strong computing capabilities, easy communication, and lower costs, the control requirements for stator winding machines are relatively simple and fixed; therefore, modular controller systems are particularly suitable for such applications. At present, PLCs and CNC-specific controllers are the most commonly used in stator winding machines.