ORNL introduces Motor Decide to assess material risks when selecting electric motors
Oak Ridge National Laboratory introduced Motor Decide on October 13. The platform aims to help manufacturers compare electric motor technologies by considering performance, material availability, supply-chain stability and technological maturity together.
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It examines scenarios involving inputs such as copper and rare-earth magnets rather than directly designing a detailed motor. Subsequent engineering can use the separate Motor AI tool. Responsibility for the decision remains with people.
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ORNL introduces Motor Decide to assess material risks when selecting electric motors
Oak Ridge National Laboratory introduced Motor Decide on October 13. The platform aims to help manufacturers compare electric motor technologies by considering performance, material availability, supply-chain stability and technological maturity together.
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