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INDUSTRY NEWS

Schaeffler Starts Mass Production of Motors with Wave Winding Technology

Securing large orders recently for motors and integrated
powertrain systems for electric vehicles, automotive supplier
Schaeffler is reaping the rewards of its decision to create a specific business division for electric mobility three years ago, at
the beginning of 2018. The start of mass production for multiple
products across all electrification levels is testimony to its successful engagement in the electric mobility area, the company
says.
" We have successfully transformed ourselves into a drive system supplier for
sustainable electric mobility solutions and
established ourselves as a reliable partner
for our customers, " says Matthias Zink,
CEO Automotive Technologies at Schaeffler AG. " We have been engaged with
Matthias Zink,
electric mobility for more than 20 years
CEO Automotive
and we understand the drive train require- Technologies at
ments. "
Schaeffler AG
Over the last few years, Schaeffler has progressively strengthened its electric mobility expertise through a series of targeted
acquisitions. The purchase of Elmotec Statomat, a leading
maker of machinery for manufacturing stators, at the end of
2018 added new expertise in winding technology and other
aspects of electric motor manufacturing technology. Another
highly successful acquisition back in 2016 was the takeover of
Compact Dynamics, a specialist in the development of innovative electric drive concepts.

fler the prestigious PACE Award, regarded as the hallmark for
successful automotive projects. Schaeffler has also secured
multiple orders for its complete " 3in1 electric axles " , which
combine the electric motor, drive unit and power electronics in
a single system. They are high-performance electric axles with
advanced power density.

Electric motors: Start of mass production

This year will see the start of the mass production of hybrid
modules, hybrid drive units and all-electric axle transmissions.
The basis of Schaeffler's electric motor production is a modular, highly integrated technology platform. Schaeffler's strong
expertise in the areas of production and technology across all
components of electric drive systems is the key to the successful industrialization of products that are both technologically
advanced and highly profitable.
Along with a series of mass production orders for electric motors in the passenger car sector, Schaeffler recently entered
the heavy-duty applications segment for commercial vehicles.
The company recently announced a mass production order for
electric motors featuring the " wave winding " technology, which
provides high power density as well as advantages during assembly.

Record order for dedicated hybrid drives

Mass production solutions across all levels of electrification

Now the company supplies technologies for all electrified drive
trains. Mass production of the electric axle transmission, a key
component of electric axle systems, has been running successfully since 2017, providing optimum transmission ratios
and power transfer from the electric motor to the wheels. This
is a highly versatile component with a wide range of applications. In the Audi e-tron, for example, Schaeffler electric axle
transmissions, with different structural designs, are used on
both axles for all-wheel drive capability. The Porsche Taycan
is fitted with a high-efficiency Schaeffler coaxial electric axle
transmission to provide the required transmission ratio on the
front axle.

Hybrid e-drives from Schaeffler

In 2020, the coaxial electric axle transmission earned Schaef-

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GE Seeks to Power Canadian Icebreaker Fleet with SEAJET Electric Propulsion Pods
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