Höganäs joins Connactive to develop new eDrive concepts based on metal powders

September 21, 2021

Höganäs has joined the Connactive project to develop new electric drive concepts based on the use of metal powders (Courtesy Connactrive)

Sweden’s Höganäs AB reports it has joined the Connactive project to help develop new electric drive concepts based on the use of metal powders. The Connactive project was established in 2019 as a way to bring companies together with the goal of fostering innovation. Currently, the work is focussed on the production of an enhanced-efficiency motor.

Deniz Yigit, Director of Global Business Development – Customisation Technologies, Höganäs, stated, “It’s essential for electrical engines to become more powerful and efficient to allow electric vehicles to fulfil their vast potential, and this can be done by using AM-enabled technology and dedicated material solutions that take technology to the next level.”

“Höganäs AB and Alvier Mechatronics have joined the Connactive project, which is dedicated to achieving high speed, high frequency and power density eDrive solutions. This cross-company collaboration will leverage the different areas of expertise of each member, and the results will drive the evolution of the modern electric engines,” he added.

Höganäs’s metal powders were used in the Connactive’s first project: the Dual Drive System, a powersplit planetery gearset and matching RX II unit in combination with the high torque AX motor and highly integrated electronics. Leveraging the abilities of partner companies Dontyne Gears, Moteg and Vishay, the Dual Drive System was brought from blueprint to series production standard prototype within six months.

“Höganäs’ vision is to inspire industry to make more with less. By utilising the endless opportunities of our metal powders, we know that we can improve resource efficiency and lead a wave of change for the better,” stated Lars Sjoberg, currently Head of System Design at Alvier Mechatronics and former Manager of Application Development at Höganäs. “Co-creation brings a new dimension to our way of working and we expect that this will take us to the next level as well as speeding up market introductions at lowest total cost.”

www.connactive.tech

www.hoganas.com

In the latest issue of PM Review…

Download PDF

Extensive Powder Metallurgy industry news coverage, and the following exclusive deep-dive articles and reports:

  • Powder Metallurgy: Discover innovative technologies meeting the demands of vehicle electrification
  • Gevorkyan a.s.: Europe’s fast-growing Powder Metallurgy company achieving success through a diversified customer base
  • Powder Metallurgy in Asia: A status update from the World PM2024 Congress, Yokohama

The latest news from the world of metal powders, delivered to your inbox

Don't miss any new issue of PM Review, and get the latest industry news. Sign up to our weekly newsletter.

Sign up

Join our community

Discover our magazine archive…

The free-to-access PM Review magazine archive offers unparalleled insight into the world of Powder Metallurgy from a commercial and technological perspective through:

  • Reports on visits to leading PM part manufacturers, metal powder manufacturers and industry suppliers
  • Articles on technology and application trends
  • Information on materials developments
  • Reviews of key technical presentations from the international conference circuit
  • International industry news

All past issues are available to download as free PDFs or view in your browser.

 

Browse the archive

 

Looking for PM production equipment, metal powders, R&D support and more?

Discover suppliers of these and more in our
advertisers’ index and buyer’s guide, available in the back of PM Review magazine.

  • Powders & materials
  • Powder process, classification & analysis
  • PM products
  • Atomisers & powder production technology
  • Compaction presses, tooling & ancillaries
  • Sintering equipment & ancillaries
  • Post-processing
  • Consulting & toll sintering
View online
Share via
Copy link