ELECTRICAL DRIVES
Our technological focus
The Linz Center of Mechatronics relies on solutions from a single source for the development of electric drives. All relevant competencies such as simulation, optimization, electronics and prototyping interlock to implement the drive for their application – efficient, robust and cost-effective.
MOTORDESIGN
The design of electrical machines requires complex simulations and optimizations. The overall system (electromagnetics, rotor dynamics, thermal conditions, etc.) counts as much as the details (magnetic losses, torque ripple, current harmonics, etc.). With the SyMSpace MotorBox, LCM also offers a comprehensive software tool on a pay-per-use basis.
POWER ELECTRONICS
Optimized power electronics for optimized drives allows highest efficiency, power density and robustness. With different designs, communication interfaces, safety mechanisms, switching topologies and voltage levels.
CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES
Only the control of the electric machine exploits all potentials. From simple speed controllers to optimized current curves or to sensorless control. With X2C, LCM has developed high-performance software that offers graphic controller programming, online parameter tuning and signal visualization.
MAGNETIC BEARINGS
Magnetic bearings provide oil-free, abrasion-free operation for maximum lifetime and highest speeds. In addition, rotor and stator can be hermetically separated – without seals, for special requirements regarding aggressive media, high purity, etc.
OUR SERVICE OFFER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
We support you wherever you want.
From concept development to redesign of existing systems to the design of individual components or entire drive systems with support for series implementation or certification – we support you in this. Especially with special requirements regarding power density, efficiency, costs, operating conditions or service life, we bring along our simulation and optimization know-how.
PROTOTYPE CONSTRUCTION AND MEASUREMENT SERVICE
Construction and commissioning of prototypes, measurement at the engine test bench.
Thanks to our in-house production, we are able to quickly and flexibly set up prototypes for electric drives and commission them with existing or newly developed control systems. Surveying on the test bench provides certainty and pushes the systems to their limits – both as part of development projects and as a measurement service.
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
If anyone knows, nobody knows.
LCM does not work as a black box but lets customers look into every corner of the development. This enables knowledge building and safeguards technological progress. Upon request, LCM also offers training and seminars on selected topics in drive technology.
LINKS & DOWNLOADS
News & Events
Innovative Small Drive and Small Motor Technology Conference 2022
The forum for topics in small electric drive and small motor technology, the IKMT Conference, will be held in Linz, Austria, September 14-15, 2022. The conference will focus on innovative drives, motors, their components and new ways and tools in modeling, simulation,...
LCM supports Voith in the development of electric ship propulsion systems
LCM provided the Voith Group with significant support in the development of an electric “Voith Schneider Propeller” (eVSP) and thus contributed to the energy transition in shipping. The LCM drive was optimized by means of "multi-target variable optimization" (rotor,...
Christmas carols heard “easier” with LCM
The Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH supports the latest developments from the Tyrolean world market leader for implantable hearing systems MED-EL. Thanks to the use of our Electric Drives specialists, the bone conduction implant “Bonebridge” offers the wearer natural...