ABB cuts SynRM losses by a further 20% to reach ‘IE5’
7 April 2014 At the 2014 Hannover Fair, ABB has unveiled a new version of its high-efficiency synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motor technology which reduces losses by a further… Read More
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7 April 2014 
Ferrite magnet motors are 3% more efficient than Nema Premium
5 February 2014 The Californian motor manufacturer NovaTorque has announced 7.5hp (5.6kW) and 10hp (7.45kW) versions of its electronically commutated permanent magnet motors, which it claims are 3%… Read More
China’s rare-earth stranglehold spurs rise in alternative motor technologies
19 March 2013 China’s move to corner the market for rare-earth minerals (REMs) has prompted manufacturers of low-voltage industrial motors to adopt alternative technologies that reduce or eliminate… Read More
Ferrite magnets replace rare-earths in EV motor
15 February 2013 Yaskawa says it has developed an electric vehicle (EV) motor that avoids the need for neodymium magnets, using much cheaper and easier-to-obtain ferrite magnets instead. Read More
