• Highlights

    GKN Automotive
    Andreas Mair of GKN Automotive explores some of the latest developments in electric motor technology and their role as the industry transitions to electric vehicles.
    Understanding Types of Electric Motors Available for Electric Vehicles
    There are four main types of electric motors used in electric vehicles, each of which features specific design characteristics to suit various application requirements.
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    a closeup of the copper wiring in an electric motor
    Adding graphene to copper wiring offers opportunities to improve electrical conductivity at high temperatures for efficiency gains in electric motors and other applications.
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    close up of industrial geared components
    Demand for geared motors and industrial gears is forecast to slow in 2024 before rising again over the next 4 years.
    Peter Deng, product manager at Deep Robotics
    The X30 quadruped robot from Deep Robotics uses advanced sensors to make informed decisions based on the data it has gathered.
    ABB
    Further growth of the ABB Motion business will be aided by the acquisition of Siemens' NEMA motor business.
    The acquisition will strengthen ABB's position and product offering within the NEMA motors market.
    Iris Dynamics LTD
    Increasing the number of phases in linear electric motors, like the pictured Orca from Iris Dynamics, can help to improve their efficiency.
    An analysis of electric motor efficiency and how it can be improved by increasing phase counts.
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    Electric motor on machine.
    An extended example shows how to pinpoint the right motor after first determining the loads and inertia it will see.
    Drive System Design
    DSD's four-phase approach aims to save time and money during the development process for inverters and electric motors.
    The new Motor Control Development Method uses a four-phase approach to ensure successful pairing of inverters and electric motors.