Electric Motor
A New Generation of Electric Motors
Powerful. Efficient. Compact. Sustainable.
GKN POWDER METALLURGY E-MOTOR TECHNOLOGY
TRANSVERSE FLUX MOTORS (TFM) SOLUTION
Our TFM solution is developed with efficiency and power in mind! It's a complete and customized solution, combining SMC and powder metallurgy technology, resulting in unequalled novel topology.
WORLD PREMIERE: NOVUS ONE SERIES E-MOTORBIKE
A revolutionary e-motorbike became a reality.
We're powering NOVUS One with our unique 3D magnetic flux design of our novel transverse flux (TFM) e-motor topology. A customized direct drive wheel hub e-motor solution with unequalled torque density and efficiency, using best-in-class powder metallurgy technology and Soft Magnetic Composites.
OUR PRODUCT INNOVATIONS
- World-leading supplier for components
- Best-in-class cost-efficient PM manufacturing
- Net shape intricate geometries
- Magnetically optimized designs
- Engineered towards specs and application needs
- Pre-assembled sub-systems to fit manufacturing strategies
- Ease of integration to any given environment
- Performance, packaging, thermal, and weight optimized
- Unique and powerful torque density and system efficiencies for low RPM e-propulsions
- Lightweight, smaller packaging, longer range per battery charge
- Lower maintenance and inventory costs by eliminating geared reduction units
- Fully scalable and customized towards any development “bucket list”
OUR MISSION
To unleash the potential of high performance, more energy efficient, and more sustainable e-motors for electrified processes and applications without compromise.
OUR TECHNOLOGY
The future is electric. We’re combining our best-in-class powder metallurgy technology with Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC), enabling novel e-motor topologies with unique performance and efficiency, as well as achieving weight and space goals.
OUR MATERIALS
We combine our best-in-class powder metallurgy technology with Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC) materials, which are made of pure iron powder particles. This unique material’s particles have an electrically isolating coating that remains active even after pressing and curing. With its 3D and isotropic properties, we’re able to unleash full 3D motor design freedom.
DESIGN FOR PM APPROACH
All the support you need, every step of the way.
Our dedicated team provides the support from concept development to full production capabilities. It’s your one-stop shop with the capability to review designs of complete e-drives, sub-systems, and components that are subject to any new challenges.
APPLICATIONS
Our revolutionary electric motor innovations are ideal for a wide variety of applications. From automotive to industrial, we specialized in high power and torque density applications.
- E-water-, lube-,cooling-, vacuum pumps
- HVAC e-compressors
- E-turbos, e-booster
- E-Bikes/S-Pedelecs
- People mobility solutions 2, 3, 4 wheelers
- Last-mile carrier/cargo solutions
- Medical asssistance-mobility equipment (wheelchairs)
- Air mobility
- HVAC, pumps, hydraulics
- HVAC e-compressors
- Robotics, industry automation
- E-water-, lube-, colling, vacuum pumps
- Commercial and community utility vehicles
- Industrial gates / door openers
CASE STUDY FEATURE: NOVUS
Challenge:
NOVUS, a dynamic startup company developing the first premium lightweight e-motorbike, was looking for a high-performing, efficient, and sustainable electric motor to power their revolutionary e-motorbike.
Solution:
We worked closely with Novus throughout the design and development process to create a customized electric motor, tailored to their needs. With the unique 3D magnetic flux design of our novel transverse flux (TFM) e-motor topology, we were able to specially develop a direct drive wheel hub e-motor with unequalled torque density and efficiency.
Results:
Novus is able to achieve best-in-class power to weight benchmark. The design of their first model, Novus One, is extremely innovative in which they received Gold in the 2021 German Innovation Award for the e-mobility category.
Novus Key Figures
WHY GKN?
We’re bringing ideas to reality!
As a world-leader in powder metallurgy, our long engineering heritage is built on expertise and deep knowledge in the industry. We’re defining operational excellence and committing to deliver values without compromise.
- Digitization and Industry 4.0
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Dedicated plants
- Experienced teams
- Global presence
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