Unlocking Next Generation Electrical Machine Performance with Functional Binder Jetting of Windings
Electrical machines sit at the heart of electric drivetrains (traction), hydrogen fuel‑cell systems (compressors) and electric turbochargers (e‑turbos). Together, these technologies underpin the transition to a net-zero mobility future, either directly, or by enabling the downsizing and hybridisation of combustion engines.
However, compressors and e‑turbos must operate at very high speeds, which, when combined with conventional design and manufacturing techniques, generate significant, highly concentrated heat. This places hard limits on achievable power density and efficiency.
This project will address these challenges by applying new, UK‑rooted design approaches and advanced additive manufacturing techniques. In doing so, it will unlock next‑generation electrical machine performance while also establishing a new UK supply chain for high‑value winding technology.
Project consortium:
University of Bristol
Technelec Ltd
Atomik AM