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ZF announces magnet-free electric motor
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Germany-based ZF Group says the company has developed a magnet-free electric motor that eliminates the need for rare earth materials, allowing electric boating and electric vehicles to become even more sustainable.
The company’s I2SM in-rotor synchronous motor concept transmits the energy for the required magnetic field via an inductive exciter positioned inside the rotor shaft, rather than by using the traditional magnets which require the mining of rare earth elements. The company says its new motor therefore enables electric propulsion at a lower carbon cost than the technology used in the permanent-magnet synchronous motors typically used in electric boat and automobile propulsion systems.
The firm adds that its unique design allows the motor to be uniquely compact in size while generating maximum power and torque density.
“With this magnet-free e-motor without rare earth materials, we have another innovation with which we are consistently improving our electric drive portfolio to create even more sustainable, efficient and resource-saving mobility,” said ZF Group CEO, Dr Holger Klein. “This is our guiding principle for all new products. And we currently see no competitor that masters this technology as well as ZF.”
Volvo Penta introduces new Glass Cockpit 9000 series
Volvo Penta has announced a next generation of its popular Glass Cockpit System built around the new Garmin GPSMAP 9000 series touch-screen display. Featuring widescreen 4K resolution and response times said to be 7x faster than previous versions, the new system – available with single or multiple displays of 19, 22, 24 or 27 inch screen sizes – is being positioned as the most premium cockpit solution available today.
“Since its introduction, Volvo Penta has continued to update the Glass Cockpit System, bringing enhanced features that reflect the evolving nature of modern boating,” said Volvo Penta product manager, Henrik Karlsson. “As engines and boats continue to increase in size and complexity, so does the demand for larger displays. The new 9000 series is not only larger in size, but higher in resolution and more responsive to the touch.”
According to the company, the Glass Cockpit System visualizes essential information, such as engine data, temperature and activated functions, in addition to user-selectable data such as navigation charts, radar and sonar. Boaters can further use the Glass Cockpit System as a digital hub to control lighting, music and other entertainment features. The addition of Garmin’s new GPSMAP 9000 series displays is said to allow seamless integration with Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking, Joystick Driving, Autopilot, Interceptor system and Garmin Surround View camera system. Boaters can also use their smartphones to control the Glass Cockpit and sync with the Garmin Active Captain platform to update software and charts.
Quick unveils new
Olympic Anchors Quick Spa, one of the world’s leading companies specializing in the production of nautical equipment, was proud to introduce the new Olympic anchors at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023. These anchors have been developed through an extensive process of product engineering and in-house production process. The first two models created, weighing 16 kg and 20 kg, are ideal for boats ranging from 10 to 13 meters with a displacement of 6 to 10 tonnes.
These initial two models are just the precursors of an entire range of anchors that, thanks to their compact shank, will adapt to most bow rollers currently on the market. The shape and size of the anchor have been proportioned to have a larger amount of lead on the front part of the fluke, and thus achieve a center of gravity projected more toward the tip. The result? An increase in penetrating capacity through the material during penetration of the seabed. The rear shape of the Olympic anchors features a reduction, thanks to a design that favours the sliding of the impacted material during the seabed penetration process.
130 | ISSUE 106 | DEC 2023 | THE REPORT
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