We’re leading the charge for sustainable electric motor technology to achieve net zero without costing the earth.
How it started
The pioneering work of Newcastle University's Centre for Advanced Electrical Drives developed new electric motor technologies that have helped a global automotive manufacturer build its first electric vehicle and a leading aerospace corporation complete the world's longest self-powered flight.
Leading the Centre was Professor James Widmer, who saw an opportunity for a company to develop and manufacture an alternative to traditional and unsustainable electric motors. Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) was founded in March 2017 by James and Dr Andy Steven, and by 2019 we had secured more than £25 million of investment to continue developing and expanding these technologies with a range of partners and customers.
How it started
The pioneering work of Newcastle University's Centre for Advanced Electrical Drives developed new electric motor technologies that have helped a global automotive manufacturer build its first electric vehicle and a leading aerospace corporation complete the world's longest self-powered flight.<
Leading the Centre was Professor James Widmer, who saw an opportunity for a company to develop and manufacture an alternative to traditional and unsustainable electric motors. Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) was founded in March 2017 by James and Dr Andy Steven, and by 2019 we had secured more than £25 million of investment to continue developing and expanding these technologies with a range of partners and customers.<
2017
AEM founded after spinning out of Newcastle University
2018
First pre-production HDSRM motor produced
Set a world record holding flight with AEM’s aerospace motor
2019
Moved to a new 1200m² facility to manufacture up to 12,000 motors per year
Awarded £2.9M of Innovate UK grants for projects with Bentley Motors and CNH Industrial
Completed seed funding investment round
2020
First export order to a customer in South America
2021
Launched the HDSRM150 motor for SAF HOLLAND's TRAKr 2021 application
Launch of the TRTe vehicle with Unipart Rail
Presented at COP26 in Glasgow
2022
Landmark MOU signed with SCG, Asia Cab and Cho Thavee
First international office opened in Thailand
Launched £2.7M UKRI project with Tata Steel
2023
Completed Series A investment round
New branding launched
2017
AEM founded after spinning out of Newcastle University
2018
First pre-production HDSRM motor produced
Set a world record holding flight with AEM’s aerospace motor
2019
Moved to a new 1200m² facility to manufacture up to 12,000 motors per year
Awarded £2.9M of Innovate UK grants for projects with Bentley Motors and CNH Industrial
Completed seed funding investment round
2020
First export order to a customer in South America
2021
Launched the HDSRM150 motor for SAF HOLLAND's TRAKr 2021 application
Launch of the TRTe vehicle with Unipart Rail
Presented at COP26 in Glasgow
2022
Landmark MOU signed with SCG, Asia Cab and Cho Thavee
First international office opened in Thailand
Launched £2.7M UKRI project with Tata Steel
2023
Completed Series A investment round
New branding launched
Disrupting the industry
Over the past five years, AEM has worked with world-class academics, global vehicle manufacturers and leading industrial partners to develop the most sustainable and highest performing powertrain solutions for electric vehicles, from passenger cars and trucks to tractors and aerospace. Our technology is changing the perception of electrification and its application is leaving more rare earth and copper in the ground where it belongs.
Disrupting the industry
Over the past five years, AEM has worked with world-class academics, global vehicle manufacturers and leading industrial partners to develop the most sustainable and highest performing powertrain solutions for electric vehicles, from passenger cars and trucks to tractors and aerospace. Our technology is changing the perception of electrification and its application is leaving more rare earth and copper in the ground where it belongs.
Mission
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Most sustainable
Our goal is to offer the most sustainable technology on the market that keeps rare earths and copper in the ground without compromising on performance.
Highest performing
The right choice should never mean compromising on performance. We deliver sustainable electric motors that enhance performance, range and efficiency more than any other motor, electric or otherwise.
Scalable
Sustainability moves along the supply chain. We focus on developing processes that use existing assets and manufacturing expertise and infrastructure process to lower costs and reduce footprint.
Lowest cost
With a strong focus on using existing manufacturing systems and sustainable materials, our technology can take advantage of economies of scale more quickly - to keep driving costs down.
Multi-sector
Our vision is to see sustainable electric motor technology used in every vehicle from agriculture and industrial to marine and aerospace.
Mission
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Most sustainable
Our goal is to offer the most sustainable technology on the market that keeps rare earths and copper in the ground without compromising on performance.
Highest performing
The right choice should never mean compromising on performance. We deliver sustainable electric motors that enhance performance, range and efficiency more than any other motor, electric or otherwise.
Scalable
Sustainability moves along the supply chain. We focus on developing processes that use existing assets and manufacturing expertise and infrastructure process to lower costs and reduce footprint.
Lowest cost
With a strong focus on using existing manufacturing systems and sustainable materials, our technology can take advantage of economies of scale more quickly - to keep driving costs down.
Multi-sector
Our vision is to see sustainable electric motor technology used in every vehicle from agriculture and industrial to marine and aerospace.
What drives us
Faster
The right choice should never mean compromising on performance. We deliver sustainable electric motors that enhance performance, range and efficiency more than any other motor, electric or otherwise.
Further
The further we spread our message, the greater impact we have. We’re leading the conversation around sustainable electric motor technology in every sector and across the globe. We’re bringing greener power to every part of the world.
Greener
Every day we ask ourselves how we can be greener and reduce our impact on the planet. From developing technology that keeps more rare earths in the ground to considering our own footprint, sustainability sits at the heart of all we do.
Better
We focus on building everything better, whether it is enhancing performance and efficiency or innovating patented components and manufacturing processes. We strive to build a better product, a better team and a better planet.
Dr James Widmer
Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder
Dr Andy Steven
Chief Technical Officer, Co-founder
James has over 15 years of senior industry experience, leading >$1 billion transnational engineering projects for BAE Systems and its joint ventures. James is a world-leading expert in rare earth free traction motors and is a former director of the UK’s Automotive eMotor Centre for Excellence.
Andy is a leading specialist in rotating and transmission machinery that is now applying to the electric powertrain market. Andy has over 30 years of experience at a significant senior level in both industry and academia.
Dr James Widmer
Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder
James has over 15 years of senior industry experience, leading >$1 billion transnational engineering projects for BAE Systems and its joint ventures. James is a world-leading expert in rare earth free traction motors and is a former director of the UK’s Automotive eMotor Centre for Excellence.
Dr Andy Steven
Chief Technical Officer, Co-founder
Andy is a leading specialist in rotating and transmission machinery that is now applying to the electric powertrain market. Andy has over 30 years of experience at a significant senior level in both industry and academia.
Partners
AEM brings together partners to collaborate on projects and further develop our technology and its application. Projects range from creating new, high-power, e-axle systems with Bentley Motors to delivering a breakthrough integrated solution for the next-generation of electrified agricultural vehicles with CNH Industrial. AEM collaborates with some of the most forward-thinking organisations and educational institutions to build a better, greener future.
Join the team
As we work to solve big challenges using technology, AEM is always looking for new talent to add to our world-class team. A career at AEM offers a chance to work in a fast-moving environment on leading-edge technology and opportunities to thrive and grow. Discover what a career with AEM can give you.
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