Various methods are used to produce stacks of laminations for electric motors from electrical sheets. Schuler has integrated its Backlack technology into a complete, fully automated turnkey system with a high-speed press, as well as stacking and baking stations. Read more…

Machine learning is being used to improve the quality of laser welding systems and powder metal 3D additive manufacturing, writes Nick Flaherty. Laser welding machine maker TRUMPF is working with software developer SiMa.ai to develop lasers with artificial intelligence (AI). Read more…

SiliconAuto has adopted Siemens Digital Industries Software’s PAVE360 software to help it reduce the development time of its range of semiconductors for the automotive industry.
SiliconAuto’s goal is to provide a virtual reference development environment for its forthcoming advanced driver assistance system prior to silicon hardware availability. Read more…

Equipmake has unveiled a heavy-duty electric motor with double the continuous power of its predecessor.
The HTM-3500 state-of-the-art e-motor boasts the same peak figures of 3500 Nm and 400 kW as before, but continuous power has been doubled from 100 kW to 200 kW at 2500 rpm. Read more…

Thermal management is a major issue in the development of new electronic architectures. Current state-of-the-art heat-exchanger designs are restricted by the use of classic aluminium manufacturing options such as extrusion, forming or roll-bonding, but a new approach from Quarder Group could be about to revolutionise things. Read more…

Frenetic Electronics has launched a global production service for its custom magnetics designs, writes Nick Flaherty.
Frenetic Factory produces inductors, transformers and EMI filters, based on a free web design and analysis tool called Core Optimizer. This uses AI-based algorithms trained by the engineers at Frenetic. Read more…

Networked electric vehicle (EV) chargers are part of the burgeoning Internet of Things (IoT), which is connected to electricity grid infrastructure and the banking system through payment apps that handle sensitive personal and financial information. Read more…

Electric vehicles (EVs) contain large amounts of copper in their motor windings and connective elements such as bus bars. These parts are increasingly exposed to fluids that act as coolants and/or lubricants that, unfortunately, can promote corrosion of that copper and cause failures. Read more…

A spinout from Chalmers University, Sweden, has developed a carbon-fibre material that stores electrical energy and forms part of an EV’s structure, writes Nick Flaherty.
Sinonus is commercialising a conformal battery using the material that doubles as electrodes. It has demonstrated the potential of its technology by replacing AAA batteries in low-power products in its lab. It is expanding to EVs and aircraft. Read more…

FRIWO has developed a motor control unit and software specifically for two- and
three-wheel vehicles in Asia, writes Nick Flaherty.
The MC1.5-55A-48V unit has a continuous power output of 1.5 kW for light EVs using permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM), making it ideal for electric scooters, motorcycles and other vehicles, particularly in India, Vietnam and Indonesia, and generally in Southeast Asia. Read more…

Bdtronic and Hönle have teamed up to develop a solution for dispensing and curing liquid gaskets for cell module controllers using the CPIG method.
Battery sensors play a crucial role in controlling and managing the performance and safety of EV batteries, monitoring temperature to voltage. Read more…

Cooper Standard has debuted the first member of its new eCoFlow product line.
The eCoFlow Switch Pump, created in partnership with Saleri Group, offers the features of an electric water pump and an electrically driven valve in a single, integrated, coolant-control module. Read more…

AZL Aachen has announced a Joint Partner Project, focusing on the technology for reinforcing electric motors with fibre-composite reinforcement sleeves.
The nine-month scheme will investigate current and future applications for electric motors, their requirements for armouring sleeves and provide technological insights. Read more…

AEHRA has revealed two new electric vehicles: the Impeto SUV and the Estasi Sedan.
The company has also submitted a €1.2 billion development plan to the Ministry of Industry and Made in Italy for the construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Read more…

AkzoNobel’s Resicoat brand has developed an innovative powder-coating technology that provides improved electrical protection for EV battery systems in just one spray. Read more…

Parker Hannifin Corporation, a manufacturer of motion and control technologies, has introduced its THERM-A-GAP PAD 30 for EV battery packs. Read more…

Webasto has increased the energy content of its traction batteries from 35 kWh to 40 kWh. Along with flexible installation options, this makes the Standard Battery Pro 40 an ideal solution for electrically powered commercial vehicles. Read more…

The Battery Show, North America’s premier event in advanced battery manufacturing and electric vehicles, has opened registration for its new Detroit location, October 7-10 at the Huntington Place. Following record attendance and a 30% increase in exhibitors last year, the show will now host over 1,150 suppliers. Read more…

Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo Group have successfully tested a new Megawatt Charging System (MCS) solution with Power Electronics, a manufacturer of solar inverters for photovoltaic plants. Read more…

Monolith, an artificial intelligence (AI) software provider, has been chosen by automotive systems supplier Webasto as its partner for EV battery validation. This will make Webasto’s battery module and pack testing more efficient. Read more…