11th Advanced E-Motor Technology 2024
Co-located with 12th Thermal Management for EV/HEV 2024
5th - 8th March 2024 | H4 Hotel München Messe, Munich, Germany
Main Conference Day Two: Thursday, 7th March 2024
Day 3- Main Day Two
8:00 am - 8:55 am
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST REFRESHMENTS
Grab a coffee and get yourself badged up before we kick-start the main event!
8:55 am - 9:00 am
CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
Dr. Dirk Neumeister -
Head of Concepts and Systems,
MAHLE International GmbH
9:00 am - 9:40 am
PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY BENEFITS OF IMMERSIVE BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT PART ONE
Volker Null -
Technology Manager Thermal & Dielectric Fluids,
Shell
9:40 am - 10:20 am
PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY BENEFITS OF IMMERSIVE BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT PART ONE
Volker Null -
Technology Manager Thermal & Dielectric Fluids,
Shell
10:20 am - 11:00 am
MORNING NETWORKING BREAK
11:00 am - 11:40 am
ACCELERATE E-MOTOR DEVELOPMENT & TESTING WITH AI
Matthieu Clauet -
Principal Product Manager – Automation & AI,
AVL
The automotive and aerospace industries are striving for cost-optimization and efficiency of the powertrain. This
necessitates the evolution of electric motors towards compactness, higher speed and power density. Components
such as bearings, coils, and magnets undergo substantial stress, emphasizing the critical need for meticulous design.
Fortunately, recent advancements in artificial intelligence algorithms and hardware have significantly enhanced
the efficiency of simulation and testing processes. This paper aims to elucidate the utilization of AI in addressing the
challenges posed by the demanding requirements of modern electric motor design and testing.
11:40 am - 12:20 pm
NEW E-MOTOR TYPES, DESIGNS & TOPOLOGIES
Péter Szilágyi -
Managing Director,
Wieland eTraction Systems GmbH
In response to the changing needs of the industry, many different motor types are being explored. While each have
their advantages and disadvantages, it is particularly important for OEMs to assess which motor topology is right for
each application and how these motor types compare to each other.
This technical expert will explore the advantages and disadvantages of various motor types, designs and topologies,
how they compare to each other, and which motor type is best for each application:
Discuss newer motor types including ‘raxial flux’ e-motors and how they compare to older types
Compare cost and capabilities of in-wheel motors vs. inboard mounted motors; learn how a high-speed motor
compares to a low-speed motor with high torque
Evaluate which motors are the best for packaging
Discuss which motor type can replace the permanent magnet motor
Unpack the advantages of externally excited motors and the challenges, including issues with production due
to the increased winding in the rotor
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
LUNCH NETWORKING BREAK
1:20 pm - 2:00 pm
OPTIMIZATION AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ELECTRIC MACHINE TOPOLOGIES WITH VARYING MAGNETIC MATERIALS: STANDARD STEEL LAMINATIONS VS. SOFT MAGNETIC COMPOSITES
Dr. Branko Ban -
Electric Machine Specialist,
Alvier Mechatronics
- In the modern era, electrical machines are widely produced using electrical steel laminations. Recent advancements in soft magnetic composite (SMC) materials have significantly improved their application in these machines. SMC's isotropic magnetic properties support complex structures for magnetic flux and reduce losses. Its uniform heat dissipation in all directions further enhances thermal performance. Therefore, SMC plays a crucial role in driving the development of innovative electrical machine designs.
- This research compares the use of traditional laminate steel material and SMC for various electric machine types with radial magnetic flux, intended to be used for traction of hybrid and electric vehicles. The study covers rare earth interior permanent magnet synchronous machine (IPM), wound field synchronous machine (WFSM), spoke ferrite rare-earth free permanent magnet synchronous machine (SP-FER), and induction (asynchronous) machine (IM).
- Performance of 32 electric machine variants (considering different materials) is compared against the reference IPM topology. NO20-1200H laminated steel drives the initial optimization, post-optimization analysis extends to various grades of laminated steel and soft magnetic composite (SMC) materials, with the latter used exclusively in stators due to mechanical stress considerations.
2:00 pm - 2:40 pm
LEARN HOW TO DESIGN THE MOTOR TO FIT IN THE WIDER SYSTEM
Dr. Fabio Dohr -
Head of Platform Portfolio Electric Vehicle Drives,
ZF Group
The industry has moved from designing the e-motor as an individual component in the system, to adopting a system’s
approach and designing the e-motor to fit into the wider system. Though beneficial in many ways, system integration
can present some challenges to the motor producer, so it’s important for companies to know the most effective ways to
design the e-motor in relation to the entire system.
Listen to this panel discussion and assess the most effective ways to design the e-motor for greater system efficiency:
Learn how to effectively design the combined unit of the motor, power electronics and the inverter
Evaluate the challenges related to system integration and the possible solutions
Discuss how to increase system efficiency through designing the e-motor in relation to the wider system
Unpack how and where inverters and motor controllers fit in the e-motor technology ecosystem
2:40 pm - 3:20 pm
AFTERNOON NETWORKING BREAK
3:20 pm - 4:00 pm
LEARN HOW E-MOTORS ARE BEING DESIGNED FOR RECYCLING & REUSE IN THE FUTURE
Florian Sell-Le Blanc -
Manager Advanced E-Motor Technologies,
Schaeffler
There has been a recent surge of new trends in manufacturing technologies like the X Pin, which use new concepts,
which are in turn influencing how e-motors are designed and offering new ways to optimise e-motor design.
Engage with the presentation and learn about the new trends in manufacturing technology and how these
technologies can optimise the e-motor:
Evaluate the new manufacturing trends and technologies which are being used to optimise the motor
Learn about new manufacturing technologies like additive manufacturing and how they are influencing the design
of e-motors and manufacturing costs
Discuss how these new technologies can be used to optimise the design of e-motors
4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
LEARN HOW E-MOTORS ARE BEING DESIGNED FOR RECYCLING & REUSE IN THE FUTURE
Michael Southcott -
Associate Manager of Propulsion Component Research,
S&P Global
Learn how to design the e-motor to reuse materials and put them back into the supply chain at the end of life
Find out which materials are best suited for recycling
Assess how to design components of the motor for recycling after their first life
Evaluate how to build the entire motor for a second life
4:40 pm - 5:20 pm
EXPERT VIEWS ON HOW E-MOTORS WILL CHANGE IN THE FUTURE
Dr. Jari Hyvönen -
Senior Project Manager for Future Powertrain Projects Production Planning,
Audi AG
Stefan Ender - Co-Founder & Managing Director, DeepDrive
Stephen Lambert - Chief Technology Officer, Protean Electric
Dr. Gorazd Gotovac - CTO, Elaphe Propulsion Technologies
Michael Southcott - Associate Manager of Propulsion Component Research, S&P Global
André Schlott - Head of Competence Center Energy and Thermal Management, Fraunhofer IFAM
Weixing Zhou - Global Lead and SW Package Release Manager -DcDc Charging System | Cybersecurity Engineer, Stellantis US
Dr. Dirk Neumeister - Head of Concepts and Systems, MAHLE International GmbH
After three days of learning, networking, and business development, it’s time to wrap up the 2024 conference. But
before we do that, let’s look at the future. With several technologies on the market and many optimisation strategies
currently working, even more are under research to push the boundaries of e-motor development and achieve better
efficiency, lower cost and improve performance.
Join experts for this grand finale discussion led by a panel of experts and visionaries from OEM, Tier-1 and Tier-2
companies as they forecast the future of e-motor technologies, which technologies they expect to see in the future
and how systems will be modified to make them more efficient.
Dr. Jari Hyvönen
Senior Project Manager for Future Powertrain Projects Production PlanningAudi AG
Weixing Zhou
Global Lead and SW Package Release Manager -DcDc Charging System | Cybersecurity EngineerStellantis US
