Revolutionizing Motor Design with PCB Stator Technology
ECM’s groundbreaking PrintStator CAD and PCB Stator technology are transforming the electric motor design landscape.
These innovations allow businesses and motor designers to achieve compact, high-performance electric motor solutions. By replacing traditional copper-wound machines with PCB Stator motors, ECM is setting new industry standards. PrintStator designed motors are up to 70% lighter and use 80% less raw material than conventional options, making them a game-changer in electric motor engineering.
ECM’s axial flux machines utilize a planar form factor and patented thermal traces. This keeps PCB Stator motors ultra-thin and thermally stable, even under higher temperature conditions, without the need for additional cooling. This unique design optimizes copper usage, delivering superior performance with lower mass and no iron core.
Premium Efficiency, Weight, and Material Savings
One of the standout features of PCB Stator motors is their ability to achieve efficiencies greater than 90%. By optimizing copper traces, ECM enables customers to reach these high efficiency levels using just 20% of the raw materials—particularly copper and iron—compared to traditional motors. This substantial reduction in material usage not only lowers production costs but also supports sustainability efforts, making these motors a greener solution for today’s industry needs.
Enhanced Performance in Minimal Space
PCB Stator motors are designed for maximum performance in minimal space. Their ultra-thin form factor allows for seamless integration into applications where space is limited.
These motors are not only smaller but also smarter. The planar design optimizes copper usage, creating a motor that is both lightweight and powerful. This makes them perfect for a wide range of applications, from consumer electronics to industrial machinery, where space and performance are crucial considerations.
Cost-Effective Manufacturing and Operational Benefits
PCB Stator motors provide significant savings in both capital and production costs by simplifying the manufacturing process. Traditional motors rely on labor-intensive copper winding processes, but PCB Stator motors eliminate this step by using an ultra-thin copper disc, drastically reducing material costs and assembly time.
Additionally, the streamlined design leads to easier assembly, as demonstrated in the simple 6-step process shown in this video.
Further cost savings come from reduced packaging and shipping expenses due to their lighter weight and smaller size. Moreover, these motors are highly durable, reducing long-term operational costs related to maintenance and energy consumption.
Competitive Edge with PrintStator Software
PrintStator, ECM’s award-winning Motor-CAD platform, offers businesses a significant advantage in motor design. This SaaS tool facilitates the creation of motors that are up to 70% lighter, use 80% fewer raw materials, and operate with efficiencies above 90%, while also beingup to 30 dB quieter— than traditional options.
PrintStator’s ability to design motors to precise specifications, combined with its rapid design-to-production capabilities, gives companies a competitive edge in product development. By cutting down production cycles from years to mere weeks or months, PrintStator allows for faster iteration and innovation.
To learn more about how ECM’s lightweight, compact PCB Stator technology can revolutionize your operations, contact us today!
