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Tech Tips: Removing the Bottleneck in Welding Electrical Conductors for EVs 

January 10, 2023 admin 0

The need to increase the rate of joining electrically conducting components has become critically important in the electric vehicle sector as it is emerging to be the bottleneck of manufacturing, according to Alex O’Farrell, development engineer with Cambridge Vacuum Engineering. As a maker of welding machinery, the UK-based company works close to the subject. In a recent presentation prepared for the 75th International Institute of Welding Annual Assembly & Conference in Tokyo, O’Farrell made his case for electron beam welding technology, highlighted here.  […]

Electromagnetics

Electric Motors Production Ramping Up to More Than 1 Million by 2024 at Stellantis-Nidec JV Plant in France 

December 20, 2022 admin 0

Stellantis, the Amsterdam based automaker now home to a collection of car brands, announced December 19 the ramp-up of production of the all-new M3 electric motors, the result of the Emotors joint venture with Nidec Leroy-Somer, at its manufacturing plant in Trémery, France. Production capacity is expected to reach more than 1 million motors per year by 2024.  […]

Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

Universal Hydrogen Builds Aviation Momentum with Global Network of Partners 

December 20, 2022 admin 0

With the help of a growing network of investment and technology partners, Universal Aviation is building momentum for its innovative approach to hydrogen and fuel cell-powered commercial flight. American Airlines recently joined its pool of investors, while a growing roster of industry partners and customers are focused on applying its novel hydrogen infrastructure scheme and fuel cell powertrains to future aircraft. […]