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   Power Transmission Technology Update       April 3, 2025

Electric Motor Trends

It’s an exciting time in the electric motor industry. In the past two years more truly innovative new technology development has occurred than in the previous two decades. We can thank the e-mobility movement for that. It’s not just cars, trucks, bikes and buses, but just about everything else that moves on wheels as well as on water and in the sky.

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Aerospace Motor Market Trends

The trade show circuit has offered a wealth of e-mobility and motor technologies recently. From IMTS and Pack Expo to MINExpo and CES 2025, there are plenty of disruptors in the motor segment for power transmission components. One area—in particular—is the aerospace industry where vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) rotorcrafts continue to redefine aerial transport, variable frequency drives (VFDs) support aircraft performance, stepper motors provide passenger comfort and software enables engineers to optimize electric motor design.

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BorgWarner Expands Energy Vehicle Motor Business

BorgWarner continues to expand its new energy vehicle motor business and has recently secured four new projects with three major Chinese domestic brands. The projects include the supply of 400V high-voltage hairpin (HVH) motors to a prominent Chinese new energy vehicle supplier for their 200kW hybrid rear-drive platform, with production planned to commence in August 2025.

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Trouble Sourcing Steel Disc Couplings?

Trouble Sourcing Steel Disc Couplings?

R+W has invested significantly in its ability to deliver standard length single and dual flex steel disc couplings with an average lead time of less than two weeks. Zero backlash, precision machined, and robust, with custom options also available.

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How to Choose Between Brushed and Brushless

How to Choose Between Brushed and Brushless

From household appliances to industrial machinery, there are two fundamental motor technologies: brushed and brushless. This whitepaper from Dunkermotoren helps engineers and machinery designers understand the strengths, weaknesses and capabilities of each motor type.

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Lafert North America: Right Angle Worm Gearboxes

Lafert North America: Right Angle Worm Gearboxes

  • Available with stainless steel output shaft
  • Maximum input power of 55 kW
  • Hollow, or solid output shaft in single or double design
  • Single and double reduction available
  • Ratios 5:1 to 100:1 (single stage reduction) and up to 10,000:1 (combination gearboxes)
  • Various input sizes


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Maximize Efficiency with Thin Section Bearings

Maximize Efficiency with Thin Section Bearings

Discover the perfect solution for space and weight-sensitive applications with Thin Section Bearings from SDP/SI and QBC. Engineered for smooth performance in compact spaces, these bearings ensure maximum reliability and minimal wear. Explore our full range today—buy online or request a personalized quote to meet your specific needs!

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Norelem Adds 30,000 New Components to its Range

Norelem Adds 30,000 New Components to its Range

Norelem, the global manufacturer and supplier of standard components for machinery and automation, has expanded its product range by adding 30,000 parts to its catalog. Unique in the industry, this expansion brings Norelem’s selection of high-quality components to over 130,000 products for design engineers and machine technicians.

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Join us for Gear Manufacturing and Inspection

Join us for Gear Manufacturing and Inspection

AGMA is hosting our Gear Manufacturing and Inspection on May 6-8, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA! For more information such as dates and times and registration deadline, click on the link below.

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