Project HVLP see's Electrified evolve their product offering which today is focused on low voltage (24 -- 144V) and create a product range operating up to 800V and 50kW. The motors will continue to be extremely compact, highly efficient and scalable, and critically be manufacturable on the existing automated low voltage manufacturing line.
Applications for the motors within off-highway equipment will include traction, hydraulic and ancillary drive whilst also working as part of a power take off system (PTO).
275,348
2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31
Legacy Department of Trade & Industry
Electrified Automation has pioneered best-in-class electric motors, achieved through scalable automated manufacturing & patented motor design. Now, Project EARTH (**E**lectrifieds **A**utomated motor **Range** in **T**raction & **H**ydraulic systems) aims to expand offerings to ensure they are compatible with a range of integrated EDU components. The results from a successful Project EARTH will see substantial investment into manufacturing facilities and capabilities in the UK as Electrified continue to grow their presence in the off-highway market. The project will utilise a range of industry experts to advise on the strategy for both products but also to ensure the new facility will help Electrified with their net zero ambitions.
2,747,078
2022-08-01 to 2024-07-31
BIS-Funded Programmes
As the Automotive sector rapidly moves towards electrification there are significant barriers to OEMs and tier 1 suppliers investing into electric motor manufacturing capability, these involve concerns over market adoption rates but also the technical risk and commercial funds required to build the capability. Project PIMMS addresses these concerns through validating a range of manufacturing processes related to electric motor manufacturing and developing a commercial model that makes it accessible. The project partners are Electrified Automation, TVS Motor UK, TEKTowr and Aspire Engineering.
256,487
2022-08-01 to 2023-07-31
BIS-Funded Programmes
In an every changing marketplace OEMs are constantly evaluating their strategy towards component manufacturing considering a range of make vs buy opportunities. This change alongside a constant drive to provide improved solutions relating to cost, packaging and range is also driving a constant need to integrate components.
This project supports these OEMs through validating a range of manufacturing processes to provide flexibility with their integration approach and route for them to scale the manufacturing process.
326,406
2021-04-01 to 2021-12-31
BIS-Funded Programmes
As the Automotive sector rapidly moves towards electrification, barriers to OEMs and tier 1s investing into e-machine manufacturing capability include not only concerns over market adoption rates but also the significant funds required to build the capability. This project DEMO (Developing E-machine manufacturing in Make-like facility for OEMs) aims to overcome these barriers.
**The motivation** for DEMO is to overcome these challenges through creating a disruptive business model that offers the following:
* A readymade facility for customers to produce their e-machine designs during the early phases / years of a product launch, built upon a robust UK based supply chain.
* The opportunity to purchase a turnkey assembly line to house in their own facility once the volumes increase.
Electrified Automation are the project lead with Horizon Instruments as a project partner. Horizon are an expert in the supply of innovative automation solutions and are Electrified's machine building partner. DEMO steering committee consisting of potential suppliers and customers of the facility has also been formed to strengthen the consortiums ability to complete the project with exploitable outputs.
Innovation in both stator and rotor manufacturing will be created during the project to overcome some of the main challenges related to material cost and production takt times. If successful, these innovations will revolutionise the way in which permanent magnet e-machines are manufactured.
An in depth analysis of the UKs ability to service the supply chain needs of the facility will be conducted and any gaps identified.
In summary, project DEMO will evaluate the following:
* A robust UK based Supply chain.
* Market requirements both technically and commercially.
* Operating model to include items such as headcount, infrastructure and overhead for the facility.
* Development of two key manufacturing process for the rotor and stator assemblies providing a disruptive approach when compared to traditional processes.
* Virtual model of the facility including the manufacturing line to simulate takt times, layouts and provide valuable data on investment for the business case.