Asmo and Aichi Steel Develop Small Lightweight Automotive Motor
Tokyo, Oct 7, 2005 (JCN) - Asmo Co., Ltd. and Aichi Steel announced on October 5 joint development of a small automotive motor using "Magfine", as developed by Aichi Steel. The motor is downsized by 50% and reduced in weight by 40% compare to the previous model. It is used in Toyota's Crown.
The maximum power output of the Magfine is 6 times greater than that of similarly sized ferrite magnet motors.
The companies see the growing demand for smaller and lighter motors that contribute to reduced energy consumption.