Electric Machines  •  Mighty Motors

Scenario 2015: This Way to the Sun
Cadarache, in the summer of 2015. One year before commissioning of the ITER fusion reactor, the energy ministers of the countries participating in this major research project are visiting the facility in France
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Trends: Mighty Motors
Even though today’s electric motors are the product of 170 years of technology development, they still have plenty of potential for improvement. Siemens researchers are finding out how to make electric motors more powerful, economical and flexible. Their objective is to combine individual components into a harmonized drive system
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Hybrid Drives: Fine Tuning the Hybrid
Inspired by Toyota’s success, automakers around the world are working on hybrid vehicles that offer high potential fuel savings—and a green image. Siemens is developing solutions that will help automobile manufacturers fine tune this complex technology
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Heading for Diesel Hybrids
Interview with Robert Peugeot, a member of the Executive Committee of PSA Peugeot Citroën, on Diesel Hybrid Technology. PSA Peugeot Citroën is the second-largest European passenger car manufacturer and the market leader in diesel technology. In February it presented a prototype of a diesel full hybrid car that is due for market launch in 2010
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Facts and Forecasts: The Drive for Growth
Studies of the market development of electric drives always focus on individual industries and regions or different performance classes. Generally, the markets for electric drives are growing at rates of between three and more than 10 %. Especially in Asia, strong demand is driving growth. In Germany the sector’s sales of electric drives and accessories amounted to approximately 8.6 billion € in 2005
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Motor Testing: The Toughest of Tests
Whether destined for use in locomotives, ships or conveyor belts, all of Siemens’ large electrical drives are extensively tested by experts at the system test center in Nuremberg before shipping. Even the motors for Bill Gates’ yacht were subjected to their first challenging workout in this unique lab
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Superconducting Generators: Cruising on Cold Power
The world’s first generator with a high-temperature superconductor (HTS) is designed for marine propulsion. Smaller, lighter and more powerful than conventional systems, HTS systems are suitable for use in a range of vessel types —and even on drilling platforms
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Rail Propulsion Systems: The Competitive Drive
Rail systems have to compete with airplanes and cars. That’s why only the most economical, reliable, fastest and comfortable trains will attract passengers. With its versatile, high-performance drives, Siemens is ensuring a competitive future for rail travel
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Innovation: Future Motors Take Shape
Siemens researchers are developing new kinds of drives made of piezoceramics, plastics and nickel-titanium alloys. Voltages or temperature changes can be used to deform these smart materials in a controlled fashion. This characteristic enables them to power motors while also acting as sensors
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Industrial Motors: Energy Misers
Worldwide, there are approximately 20 million industrial motors —with vast potential for saving energy. Siemens is developing solutions to protect the environment and reduce costs
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In Brief
Developments, contacts, links, literature
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