# 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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- Published: 2026-10-15T22:33:53+00:00
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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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| 2026-10-13 | 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. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Oak Ridge National Laboratory](<https://www.ornl.gov/news/new-platform-tackles-critical-material-risks-in-electric-motors/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-13)

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