SIGENTICS M synchronous generator, modern electric drive, for example for maritime applications
Source: Siemens AG
Project period
01/01/2020 - 21/12/2022
Project type
Collaborative research project
Project status
Closed
Description
The aim of the joint project is to develop the competitive electric machine of the future. To this end, product and process innovations along the entire value-added chain are being considered.
Location
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)
Unter den Eichen 87
12205 Berlin
Challenge
Electrical drives convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. Because of their environmental friendliness, high efficiency and good availability of electrical energy, they are used in a wide variety of industries and are increasingly replacing combustion engines. Demands for higher power density and shorter delivery times require new approaches to the design and manufacture of electrical machines.
Objective
The overall objective of the project is an end-to-end development of the electric drive of the future. This includes the digital design and automated additive manufacturing of a permanent magnet rotor and components of the stator, i.e. the immovable part of the drive, based on innovative insulation technology. A digital twin forms the framework from development to operation.
Methods
To implement the Industry 4.0 concept, feedback-to-design, digital twin, autonomous manufacturing and smart maintenance will be adapted and linked. Processes for the additive production of permanent magnets and winding components, as well as the necessary joining technology will be developed and prepared for demonstration of feasibility. Oxide-ceramic and ceramic-polymer systems are being investigated as novel, additively manufacturable material systems for high-voltage insulation.
View into the stator of a classic electric drive
Source: Siemens AG
BAM's contributions
Dielectric characterisation of innovative material systems for high voltage insulation
BAM division Advanced Multi-materials Processing, Dr.-Ing. Björn Mieller
Mechanical fatigue strength of additively manufactured and joined components
BAM division Service Loading Fatigue and Structural Integrity, Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Häcker
Project coordination
Overall project: Siemens AG
Subproject BAM: Dr.-Ing. Björn Mieller
Partners
SIEMENS AG
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (Fraunhofer IPK, Fraunhofer FOKUS)
Technische Universität Berlin (11 departments and faculties)
10 small and medium enterprises in Berlin and Brandenburg
Funding
The project is carried out within the Werner-von-Siemens Centre for Industry and Science. It is funded by the Investitionsbank Berlin (ProFIT) and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Logo of the Werner-von-Siemens Centre for Industry and Science
Source: WvSC
Logo of the EU European Regional Development Fund
Source: EU