Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and their associated supply chain need to accurately predict the performance of electric machines, including axial-flow electric drive units. Simcenter E-Machine Design software from Siemens Digital Industries Software brings together electromagnetic and thermal simulation, helping to reduce reliance on physical prototypes and enabling the EV industry to accelerate innovation.
Axial flux motors can have a positive impact on EV range due to their higher power density. However, engineers adopting them face more demanding heat dissipation requirements (due to their compact size and complexity) and difficulties in accommodating the necessary air gap. The complexity of these engines challenges engineering departments and many turn to advanced simulation to reduce cost and development time.
