Electric motor

Rheem® Wins IoT Breakthrough Award and Good Design® Awards

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rheem®, a leading global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, today announced several award wins, IoT Breakthrough Awards and Good Design®, recognizing products within its Air Conditioning Division to kickoff 2024. Rheem's Contractor App was selected as the winner of the "Connected Home Innovation of the Year" award in the 8th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards. Both the Rheem Resolute™ 30 ton G/E and A/C and the Rheem Endeavor™ Line Prestige® Series RP18AZ Heat Pump earned recognition in Good Design's Building Materials 2023 category which was announced at the end of December.  

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rheem ®, a leading global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, today announced several award wins, IoT Breakthrough Awards and Good Design® , recognizing products within its Air Conditioning Division to kickoff 2024.
  • Rheem's Contractor App was selected as the winner of the "Connected Home Innovation of the Year" award in the 8th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards.
  • "Rheem is energized and excited to begin 2024 with three award wins for its Air Conditioning Division," said Randy Roberts, vice president of residential business development, Rheem AC Division.
  • IoT Breakthrough Awards program recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market.

Stafford Manufacturing Introduces a Line of Quick-Adjust Shaft Collars & Mounts that Adjust Quickly Without Tools

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stafford Manufacturing Corp. introduces new shaft collars and mounts that can be adjusted without tools, plus handles and thumb screws to convert standard shaft collars to quick-adjust types.

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  • Shaft collars and mounts that can be adjusted without tools, plus handles and thumb screws to convert standard shaft collars to quick-adjust types, have been introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp.
    WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stafford Manufacturing Corp. introduces new shaft collars and mounts that can be adjusted without tools, plus handles and thumb screws to convert standard shaft collars to quick-adjust types.
  • Stafford Quick-Adjust Products feature the Flip-Lok™ with a split hub and an integral adjustable clamp, Staff-Lok™ Lever-Actuated shaft collar, and the Python™ Flange Mounting Collar with a 6-hole bolt pattern and keyway.
  • Stafford Quick-Adjust Products feature the Flip-Lok™ with a split hub and an integral adjustable clamp, Staff-Lok™ Lever-Actuated shaft collar, and the Python™ Flange Mounting Collar with a 6-hole bolt pattern and keyway.
  • Stafford Quick-Adjust Products, Grip and Go™ Handles, and Thumbscrew knobs are priced depending upon configuration and quantity.

Magna Unveils Next Generation eDrive at CES 2024

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

AURORA, Ontario, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As CES 2024, one of the world’s largest and most powerful tech events, opens its doors, Magna is off to an electrifying start with the global unveiling of its next generation 800V eDrive solution that sets new standards in efficiency, power-to-weight ratio and torque density.

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  • AURORA, Ontario, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As CES 2024, one of the world’s largest and most powerful tech events, opens its doors, Magna is off to an electrifying start with the global unveiling of its next generation 800V eDrive solution that sets new standards in efficiency, power-to-weight ratio and torque density.
  • Magna’s next generation eDrive is a drop-in solution that incorporates several advanced technologies, resulting in significant reductions in weight and size, enhanced performance, extended driving range and sustainability.
  • It offers enhanced flexibility due to its lightweight (75 kg) design and 20% reduction in height from Magna’s prior generation eDrive.
  • "Our next generation eDrive is a true embodiment of this pledge, showcasing unparalleled sustainability in both its product design and production methodology.

IHI Brings Planet Closer to a Carbon-Free Future by Developing World’s First Aircraft Engine-Embedded Megawatt-Class Electric Motor

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Friday, January 12, 2024

This achievement is one fruit of the company’s More Electric Architecture for Aircraft and Propulsion (MEAAP) project.

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  • This achievement is one fruit of the company’s More Electric Architecture for Aircraft and Propulsion (MEAAP) project.
  • IHI’s new engine-embedded electric motor could provide power for aircraft and also serve as a key technology in hybrid electric propulsion systems for which R&D is underway around the world.
  • In March 2020, IHI developed a 250-kilowatt-class engine-embedded electric motor offering the largest generator capacity for currently operating passenger aircraft.
  • IHI will keep developing hybrid electric propulsion systems to electrify aircraft, and looks to demonstrate an engine-embedded electric motor during the middle of this decade.

ECM Launches PrintStator Advanced Electric Motor CAD SaaS at CES

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

US electric motor design and software company ECM PCB Stator Tech announced the public release of its PrintStator Motor CAD SaaS today at CES 2024.

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  • US electric motor design and software company ECM PCB Stator Tech announced the public release of its PrintStator Motor CAD SaaS today at CES 2024.
  • “PrintStator Motor CAD uniquely enables a motor as software product, mobilizing unprecedented rapid innovation within the global electric motor industry.
  • The many benefits of using PrintStator CAD include the following:
    Exact Solutions — Advanced algorithms transform discrete motor specifications into optimized PCB Stator electric motor solutions.
  • In ECM’s view, the best way to serve that electric motor future is to offer PrintStator Motor CAD to the public as SaaS,” said ECM CEO Brian Casey.

Damon Motors Selects Molicel to Power Its 20 kWh Volt Exoskeleton Superbike

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Damon Motors Inc. (“Damon” or the “Company”) today announced a strategic partnership to build its award-winning motorcycles using E-One Moli Energy Corp. (“Molicel”) batteries.

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  • Damon Motors Inc. (“Damon” or the “Company”) today announced a strategic partnership to build its award-winning motorcycles using E-One Moli Energy Corp. (“Molicel”) batteries.
  • Combined with Damon’s patented exoskeleton design, Damon motorcycles are expected to deliver more range, higher power, and shorter charge times than industry competitors.
  • Damon and Molicel engineers will work in close collaboration on current and future applications, enabling Damon to deploy the latest technology and developments into its motorcycles.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Molicel’s innovative and superior battery technology will further position Damon at the leading edge of EV tech,” said Derek Dorresteyn, CTO, Damon.

CES 2024: Orbbec Partners With Hiwonder To Expand Into the Educational Robotics Industry

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbbec, an industry leader dedicated to 3D vision systems, today announced a partnership with Hiwonder, a manufacturer of robots for the educational industry, at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Hiwonder owns over 40 technical patents and its products are in more than 2,000 educational institutions to enhance STEAM education.

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  • Hiwonder owns over 40 technical patents and its products are in more than 2,000 educational institutions to enhance STEAM education.
  • The partnership marks Orbbec's entry into the educational robotics industry.
  • "Our partnership with Hiwonder brings 3D vision and AI into the classroom with easy-to-use kits," said Amit Banerjee, Head of Platform and Partnerships at Orbbec.
  • For those attending CES this year, visit here to book an in-person meeting with our team.

CES 2024: Orbbec Partners With Hiwonder To Expand Into the Educational Robotics Industry

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbbec, an industry leader dedicated to 3D vision systems, today announced a partnership with Hiwonder, a manufacturer of robots for the educational industry, at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Hiwonder owns over 40 technical patents and its products are in more than 2,000 educational institutions to enhance STEAM education.

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  • Hiwonder owns over 40 technical patents and its products are in more than 2,000 educational institutions to enhance STEAM education.
  • The partnership marks Orbbec's entry into the educational robotics industry.
  • "Our partnership with Hiwonder brings 3D vision and AI into the classroom with easy-to-use kits," said Amit Banerjee, Head of Platform and Partnerships at Orbbec.
  • For those attending CES this year, visit here to book an in-person meeting with our team.

AAM Showcases Next-Gen Electric Drive Solutions at CES

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) (NYSE: AXL) is at the forefront of helping the world's largest automakers transition to electric vehicles by creating the industry's most innovative driveline technologies for passenger cars and trucks. At CES 2024, AAM will showcase its award-winning, next-generation 3-in-1 electric drive units (eDUs), fully integrated e-Beam axles, and innovative component technologies that are helping define the future of mobility around the globe. 

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  • At CES 2024, AAM will showcase its award-winning, next-generation 3-in-1 electric drive units (eDUs), fully integrated e-Beam axles, and innovative component technologies that are helping define the future of mobility around the globe.
  • "CES provides AAM a platform to showcase some of the industry's preeminent driveline technologies that support a rapidly changing, global auto industry," said David C. Dauch, AAM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • We are in a great position to provide OEMs with a full portfolio of products from EV components to fully electric drive systems."
  • Located on the rear axle, the eDU is the first volume production application combining a mechanical, all-wheel drive system with a two-speed electric drive module.

HMI Establishes a New Entity in the US to Serve Worldwide Customers

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Led by a team of industry veterans, HMI is a leader in battery charger and safety protection solutions, along with ultra-low power and fast transient response DC-DC converters.

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  • Led by a team of industry veterans, HMI is a leader in battery charger and safety protection solutions, along with ultra-low power and fast transient response DC-DC converters.
  • HMI patented analog IP allows for the smallest solution size to reduce end equipment board size and cost.
  • Key highlights from HMI include:
    Automotive: Our diverse range of automotive offerings includes DC-DC converters, LDOs, and Intelligent Power Switches tailored for applications such as infotainment systems, instrument clusters, ADAS, and body electronics.
  • "We are thrilled and excited to introduce HMI to analog customers worldwide.