From Concept to Parts in 2 Hours. And a New Era of Agility for Motor Teams
How long does it usually take your team to go from concept to parts?
If you’re like most motor or product development teams, the answer is measured in weeks—sometimes months. CAD handoffs, vendor delays, and redesign loops make the process slow and expensive, often forcing teams to compromise on speed, accuracy, or cost. We hear this frustration all the time from engineers and product leads trying to move faster without sacrificing performance.
That’s why ECM’s announcement of PrintStator v8.3 isn’t just a software update. It’s a turning point for how electric motors are designed, built, and integrated into next-generation products.
With PrintStator v8.3, engineers can now generate complete electromagnetic simulations, CAD, CAM, and Gerber files in under 2 seconds—and go from digital design to machined motor housing in as little as two hours.
This isn’t just a technical achievement. It’s a shift in control for product and engineering teams.
A Real-World Use Case: Innovation and Speed with Thrustmaster
Thrustmaster, a global leader in racing simulation hardware, partnered with ECM to design and launch a high-performance, direct-drive racing wheel powered by PCB Stator technology.
Once Thrustmaster finalized their product design, ECM was able to rapidly produce prototype motors within that form factor—then iterate and refine the design to optimize performance for the final product. That speed and flexibility helped accelerate their go-to-market timeline and opened new doors for product innovation.
“Our collaboration with ECM has enabled us to develop an innovative solution that perfectly meets the needs of our racers. This synergy opens up new perspectives for Thrustmaster by fully exploiting the potential of ECM technologies.”
Bruno Ormel – Thrustmaster, Development and Production Director
Why Speed Is a Business Case, Not Just a Feature
For decades, motor design has relied on slow, siloed processes, multiple handoffs, legacy windings, and long lead times. The traditional workflow limits iteration, increases cost, and makes vertical integration nearly impossible.
PrintStator v8.3 flips that script.
By giving companies near-instant design capability and production-ready exports, we’re enabling:
- Shorter development cycles
- Fewer external dependencies
- Faster responses to market shifts and client demands
- More flexible, decentralized manufacturing
Whether you’re an OEM building next-gen motors, an HVAC company launching smarter more efficient systems, or a product team exploring electrification, time-to-market is now a controllable variable.
What’s New in v8.3
100x Faster Optimization
Full EM simulations, CAD generation, and motor datasheets in less than 2 seconds. This enables near real-time iteration and drastically reduces design cycles. That’s orders of magnitude faster than competing approaches
From CAD to Hardware in 2 Hours
In a recent internal test, ECM’s team designed, exported, and machined a motor housing in just two hours using v8.3’s CAM-ready outputs.
Production-Ready File Formats
Gerber and JSON outputs integrate directly with global PCB fabrication houses and CNC systems—enabling scalable, regionalized manufacturing.
Parametric Housing Models
Export mechanical housings tailored to your exact design—without needing a third-party CAD vendor.
Smarter Optimization + Built-in Validation
New logic layers increase simulation fidelity and automatically validate your design, improving both speed and accuracy.
You can read the full press release on PrintStator 8.3 here.
What Can’t Be Skipped?
While PrintStator v8.3 eliminates most of the delays in motor design, sourcing certain components—like custom stators or magnets—can still take several weeks, depending on supplier lead times.
The difference now is that this no longer stalls progress. With your motor design finalized in seconds, your team can use that time to focus on mechanical integration, production planning, and validation—turning what used to be downtime into forward momentum.
What This Means for Motor Design Teams and OEMs
PrintStator v8.3 gives companies more than just speed. It creates a strategic edge:
- Shorter product cycles
- Less dependency on external design firms
- Improved time-to-market
- Better agility for reshoring and localized production
- Greater supply chain independence
This matters whether you’re a startup building electric air taxis or an OEM modernizing HVAC systems.
“This isn’t just about speed—it’s about redefining how, where, and how quickly electric motors can be designed and brought to life.”
Brian Casey – ECM, CEO
Bottom Line
PrintStator v8.3 doesn’t just make your workflow faster. It gives your team back time, control, and the freedom to innovate on your terms.
If your motor development cycles are still bottlenecked by slow simulations, vendor delays, or legacy winding constraints—now’s the time to rethink your approach.
Ready to go from concept to machined parts in hours, not weeks?
Explore what PrintStator v8.3 can do for your team: Contact us today
