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Close Ties with Automakers
closed by the acquisition of Elmotec Statomat at the end of 2018,
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well as an in-depth understanding of all vehicle systems guarantee short development times and ensure smooth processes in
the production of technologically sophisticated electric motors, it
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a major global manufacturer of electric motors and complete
e-drive systems for the automotive industry. Following on its
acquisition of coil winding machinery manufacturer Elmotec
Statomat at the end of 2018, now the company is entering the
electric motor manufacturing business with a modular, highly
integrated technology platform that is bound to make it an even
more coveted customer for the magnet industry. At page right,
are its new motors for hybrid modules, hybrid transmissions, and
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it has renewed partnerships with Audi for Formula E race cars,
and for the development of light-duty commercial EVs from Volkswagen. Both are key collaborations which serve as platforms for
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machinery and tool manufacturing facilities will be used to set up
and operate the production lines, capable of providing everything
in-house from winding machines to highly integrated electric
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and says they are ready for volume production as complete
systems.
A 14 billion Euro per year company with 89,000 employees
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systems for automotive and industrial markets. Headquartered
in Herzogenaurach, Germany near Nuremberg, it has over 170
locations in 50 countries including manufacturing plants around
the world.
Since its last remaining technology gap, stator manufacture, was

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Technology Explained

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If the hybrid module is designed as a dry system, the stator is actively cooled using a cooling jacket. In systems with a wet clutch,
the oil that is available can also be used to lower the temperature
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