e-Power Technology

Lilium Raises $292 Million for Breakthrough eVTOL Jet Powered by Innovative Electric Motors 

Lilium NV, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing jet, announced that it has successfully arranged a capital raise for a total amount of $192 million, bringing its total raise for the year to nearly $300 million. Innovative electric motors power the craft, and Swedish bearing manufacturer SKF is one of the German aircraft company’s key suppliers. […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Harris Steps in as CEO of Metamagnetics, Burns Named President 

Metamagnetics Inc., a provider of cutting-edge RF magnetics solutions for the aerospace, defense and telecommunications industries, has announced new executive leadership. Vince Harris has taken on the role of chief executive officer, and Lee Burns has been promoted to president and chief operating officer. The moves come as the company has received several new contracts recently including an $11 million award for a military communications project. […]

Electromagnetics

Equipmake Puts Its ‘Space Motor’ on the Market 

British electrification specialist Equipmake, expanding from its founder’s roots in designing Formula 1 race cars, has launched an ultra-lightweight, power-dense electric motor designed for demanding aerospace and marine applications. Debuted at the Future Propulsion Conference held in Solihull, UK in March, the HPM-400 is an advanced high power, short duration motor that was original specified as a high-performance rocket fuel pump for Australian company, Gilmour Space Technologies, for use in its Eris rocket program. […]