WEG, a global leader in electrical technologies and automation, utilized Ansys simulation solutions to develop its W80 AXgen electric motor, a revolutionary industrial motor. This motor is designed for a wide range of OEM industrial applications, including air compressors, water pump systems, and generators. The collaboration, supported by Ansys Apex Channel Partner ESSS, marks a new path by introducing axial flux motors to the industrial equipment market.
Axial flux motors offer a more optimized and efficient alternative to traditional radial flux motors due to their higher power density and specific torque, leading to advantages such as space and weight savings, high efficiency, and improved durability. Through Ansys solutions, WEG achieved a significant weight reduction for a standard industrial induction motor with a 220 kW power output, from 1,498 kg to 139 kg. Further optimization led to an ultra-compact design weighing 51 kg while maintaining performance.
The higher power density enabled by this technology reduces the amount of raw material required, which in turn shaves downstream logistical costs like shipping and lowers CO2 emissions. This achievement underscores WEG's commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and innovation, demonstrating the critical role of Ansys multiphysics simulation solutions in modern product development.
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