ECM PCB Stator Tech

Stop by Booths 3118 & 3119 at #Oshkosh2026 to chat with Trey Hewell about how ECM's technology is changing the aviation space! #EAAAirVenture #ECM #PCBStator #MotionControl #Actuators

Most manufacturers are treating the 2028 circulator pump efficiency standard as a compliance problem. It's actually a strategy problem. The deadline is the same for every manufacturer. What you do with the two-year window before it isn't. Here's what the standard actually requires, and how to use the redesign window to your advantage.

Motor architecture decisions made early in product development have a measurable impact on cost, performance, and time to market. ECM's EVP of Global Sales and Marketing, Michael Fischer, shares his take on why air-core PCB stator technology has an inherent advantage in human-facing robotics, haptics, and prosthetics applications, alongside ECM's latest technical note from our R&D team. Read the article below. #Robotics #Haptics #PCBStator #Cobots #MedTech #MotorTechnology

What happens when you're no longer constrained by traditional motor architectures? We've recently completed a larger production run of our PCB Stator evaluation motor range, enabling us to reduce pricing and make the technology more accessible to engineering teams. Available in 0.5 HP, 1 HP, and 5 HP configurations, these platforms provide a practical way to get hands-on with PCB Stator technology and explore the benefits of application-specific motor design. Whether you're looking to improve system efficiency, simplify variable-speed control, reduce noise, shrink package size, or optimize motor performance around the needs of your application, our evaluation platforms provide a straightforward starting point. We're also finalizing additional operating profile data that demonstrates how the integrated controller can enable expanded speed and torque operating ranges beyond the nominal specification. We'll be sharing those details shortly. If you've been curious about PCB Stator technology, now is a great time to take a closer look. 🔗 Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04kt2Gq0 #ECMPOWERED #ElectricMotors #MotorDesign #HVAC #Pumps #Robotics #Automation

ECM's R&D team, led by Dr. Steven Shaw, has today released ECM100 - a new technical note exploring the engineering principles and performance advantages of air-core PCB Stator motors for haptic applications. The paper examines how air-core motor architecture eliminates cogging torque and can deliver lower EMI, reduced noise and vibration, and improved controllability compared to traditional iron-core motor designs. As OEMs continue to push the boundaries of precision, responsiveness, and user experience, understanding the impact of motor architecture is becoming increasingly important. Read the full press release here - https://hubs.ly/Q04k4R3-0 #ElectricMotors #Engineering #MotorDesign #PCBStator #Haptics #MotionControl #Robotics #Electrification #ECMpowered

As the industry moves toward variable-speed operation and tighter efficiency requirements, traditional motor selection assumptions are becoming increasingly difficult to justify. Most pump OEMs spend significant time optimizing: • hydraulics • controls • VFD integration • and system efficiency Then the motor is selected from a catalog. The question is no longer: "Which motor has the best datasheet?" It's: "Which motor architecture performs best at the actual operating point?" In this article, we explore why operating-point optimization is becoming one of the most important conversations in modern pump design. #Pumps #PumpDesign #ElectricMotors #VFD #EnergyEfficiency #IndustrialAutomation

Super cool video of ECM's own Director of Mechanical R&D George Milheim, competing in the Paragliding World Cup Superfinal in Pegalajar, Spain this month! And if you take a closer look, you'll see his glider was #ECMPOWERED. The entire team is incredibly proud of George and this fantastic achievement!

PCB Stator Motors: Why The Industry Is Starting To Rethink Motor Design As HVAC, pumps, robotics, and next-generation electrification systems continue evolving, engineers are increasingly optimizing around: - system-level efficiency - controllability - integration flexibility - operating-point performance - weight and geometry - and speed-to-market This is where PCB Stator motors begin changing the conversation. ⚡ Why PCB Stator Motors? Unlike conventional radial flux machines, PCB Stator motors use a planar axial flux architecture that enables: Higher integration flexibility → Thin form factors and application-specific geometries Improved controllability → Smooth, zero-cogging operation with precise control Efficient operation away from nameplate conditions → Designed around real operating points, not just peak performance Lower acoustic noise and vibration → Particularly valuable in HVAC, pumps, robotics, and precision systems Software-driven motor optimization → ECM’s PrintStator platform enables motors to be designed around exact application requirements, with simulation accuracy often within 1–2% on critical parameters Rapid design iteration and prototyping → Faster co-development cycles and accelerated product development 🌍 Why This Matters Many systems no longer operate at fixed conditions. Pump systems are increasingly moving toward: - VFDs - variable-speed operation - integrated electronics - and tighter system optimization Many HVAC systems operate significantly away from nameplate load conditions. Yet traditional motor selection often still happens late in the design process using existing catalog architectures. That approach can limit optimization opportunities before development is even complete. PCB Stator motors perform best when: - design flexibility still exists - engineers are solving a system-level problem - controllability matters - integration matters - and the motor can be optimized around the application itself. This is particularly important in: - HVAC - pumps - robotics - aerospace - and precision motion systems. At the same time, PCB Stator motors are not always the right fit. Applications that require: - direct radial-flux replacement - fixed envelopes - or purely cost-driven motor substitution may not fully benefit from the advantages of application-specific motor optimization. 🚀 The Shift Happening Now The industry is increasingly moving toward: - application-specific optimization - tighter electromechanical integration - controllable systems - lighter architectures - and software-driven design workflows PCB Stator technology aligns naturally with these trends. The biggest opportunities often come before the motor specification becomes fixed. If your team is redesigning products around the next generation of efficiency and performance requirements, now may be the right time to challenge traditional motor assumptions. #ElectricMotors #HVAC #Pumps #Robotics #AxialFlux #MotorDesign

90 days inside #PCBStator motor technology. ECM's new EVP of Global Sales and Marketing shares what surprised him most.

2027 is forcing many HVAC and pump OEMs into redesign cycles. The interesting part is not the regulation itself. It is the opportunity it creates. Most systems are still designed around catalog motors optimized for nameplate conditions, even though many HVAC systems operate closer to 60–75% load and pump systems are increasingly moving toward variable-speed operation. That raises an important question. If OEMs are redesigning platforms anyway… should the motor architecture also be reconsidered? At ECM, we believe the biggest opportunities come when motor optimization happens early, before specifications become fixed. We pulled together a few thoughts on where we see the market heading.