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.<
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.
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What drives us
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 compact, power dense air-cooled motor for energy recuperation on SAF Holland trailer axles. 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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