Thursday, May 7, 2026

Polymer gears for electric vehicles

Polymer gears are playing an increasingly important role in modern engineering applications. Their use is no longer limited to secondary or low-load components but is progressively extending to critical functional elements. This...

More power, less heat: metallic glasses promise a new era of motor efficiency

Metallic glasses are at the heart of a groundbreaking project at Saarland University, where researchers led by Professor Ralf Busch have developed amorphous, glass‑like iron alloys that can be 3D‑printed into motor components...

A new high-efficiency motor made from amorphous steel

Horse Powertrain has unveiled a new dedicated hybrid transmission motor that, according to the company, achieves a peak efficiency of 98.2%. Called the Amorphous Motor, the unit delivers 140 kW and 360...

Element Solutions strengthens position in e-mobility materials

Element Solutions Inc has completed the acquisition of the Micromax conductive pastes and inks business, consolidating its role as a key materials supplier to advanced power electronics and electric drive systems. Effective...
Critical minerals

Renault shifts strategy on rare earths free e-motors

Renault has decided to change its strategy for the development of rare earths free electric motors, now seeking a specialized Chinese supplier for stator components and ending the collaboration with Valeo.

Comau and Intecells, next-generation electrode manufacturing

Comau has reinforced its strategic collaboration with U.S.-based Intecells to accelerate the industrialization and commercialization of next-generation electrode manufacturing solutions based on cold plasma technology. Following an initial...

Turboden, geothermal lithium for Europe’s EV batteries

Turboden S.p.A., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group company, in collaboration with ROM Technik, has announced the award of a major Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract from Vulcan Energy for the construction...
battery minerals the new treasure island

Battery minerals, the new treasure island

Transport and Environment, a European network of citizens striving for decarbonization in transport and energy consumption has recently released a new study on the potential benefits that the European EV industry could...
strategic material

METEF 2025: strategic material for the circular economy

Aluminium is a key element in the global economy and a strategic material for many industrial sectors, thanks in part to its ability to be endlessly recycled without losing quality and its...
energy transition

METEF 2025: aluminium, driver of the energy transition

Aluminium with its wide range of uses in automotive and transport, construction, mechanical engineering, aerospace, packaging and electronics is crucial for the energy transition. The aluminum industry is preparing...