e-Power Technology

Revolutionizing High-Speed Motors with Active Magnetic Bearing Technology by SpinDrive  

A pivotal moment for active magnetic bearing technology took place at SPS 2024 (Smart Production Solutions) held in November in Nuremberg, with an exhibit of new advancement from the Finnish collaboration of venerable motor and drive manufacturer VEM Group and startup SpinDrive. Together, they unveiled VEM’s groundbreaking 880 kW, 12,000 rpm to 20.000 rpm high-speed motor, equipped with active magnetic bearing. At the core of this innovation is SpinDrive’s advanced Magma X800 magnetic bearing controller, setting new standards for high-performance active magnetic bearing systems. More is likely to come from the partners and from SpinDrive’s further integrations with OEMs in various markets. […]

Electromagnetics

Woodward to Buy Safran Electromechanical Actuation Biz in NA 

Woodward, a manufacturer of aerospace and industrial energy control solutions based in Fort Collins, Colorado, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the electromechanical actuation business operated in North America by French aerospace manufacturer Safran Electronics & Defense. Both companies are top players in the market with many products designed around magnetic technologies. […]

e-Power Technology

Marelli Motori Supports Hydropower in Zimbabwe, Critical Power Generation in Ukraine and Peru 

Marelli Motori, a leading Italy-based manufacturer of industrial motors, generators and electromechanical products, many of which are permanent-magnet topologies, reports several notable placements of its products recently. They involve synchronous permanent-magnet generators for an important hydro plant in Africa, also for a new power plant in Peru, and alternators for power generation equipment destined to provide critical support to avoid hunger in Ukraine. A strategic focus of the company is on permanent magnet technology for industrial power. […]