An electric motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. It utilizes an energized coil (also known as the stator winding) to generate a rotating magnetic field that acts on the rotor (such as a squirrel-cage closed aluminum frame) to create a magnetic-electric driving torque.
Electric motors are divided into DC motors and AC motors according to the type of power source used. Most of the motors in power systems are AC motors, which can be synchronous motors or asynchronous motors (the stator magnetic field speed does not remain in sync with the rotor rotation speed).
Below, we will introduce the seven major countries in the world that are strong in motor manufacturing.
Germany
Germany is a respected and technologically advanced country known for its craftsmanship. The German manufacturing industry has been referred to as the "factory of factories" and is a major producer for the world. It is worth mentioning that out of the 31 sectors in the mechanical manufacturing industry, Germany has held a leading position in 27 of them, with 17 sectors ranking in the top three globally. For example, Germany's steel, chemical, machinery, and electrical manufacturing industries are world leaders, and it has given birth to globally renowned companies such as Volkswagen, Daimler, BMW, and Siemens. According to incomplete statistics, Germany, with a population of just over 82 million, has an astonishing number of over 2,300 world-famous brands.
German motor manufacturing technology has a world-class level. The outstanding features of motor manufacturing are: exquisite craftsmanship, excellent and reliable quality, and scientific and perfect design. Especially, the vibration, noise, and performance of the motor are quite reliable. For example, German motors are considered to be efficient at the highest level (eff`1) in Europe's SHCORCH, which is the highest standard for efficient motors. Its competitors are only at the second level.
Its brand is recognized by many OEM manufacturers and engineering companies in Europe and America.
Germany has many top motor manufacturing giants, such as the German Flender Group, which is one of the world's largest professional power transmission equipment manufacturers. It was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Bocholt, Germany. It has a century of manufacturing experience. Over the past hundred years, it has maintained a leading position in the global drive industry with its strong technical resources, advanced manufacturing technology, excellent product quality, and high-quality products. It produces various types of gearboxes, couplings, gear motors, and motors for various applications.
Important motor manufacturer in Germany
Siemens:
A global leading motor manufacturer. Siemens seems to be everywhere, from providing building technology and automation equipment to manufacturers and construction companies, to offering imaging and diagnostic systems to hospitals, as well as electric motors for industrial and mobile purposes. Since its establishment over 150 years ago, Siemens has grown to become one of the world's leading motor manufacturers.
Germany (Lenze) Lenze Motor:
Since its establishment in 1947, drive and automation systems have always been the core competitiveness of Lenze, making it one of the most innovative companies in the industry. The Lenze Group can also provide customers with a complete product range at various stages of mechanical development, making it one of the few suppliers of this kind in the market.
Germany Schorch:
The company was founded in 1882 and is one of the world's famous motor manufacturers. Due to its technological innovation and excellent product quality, SCHORCH motors were once acquired by the international motor manufacturing giant AEG. Many high-power special motors produced by AEG are OEM produced by SCHORCH factory. The presence of SCHORCH motors can be seen in many influential major projects around the world. SCHORCH has established good relationships with many well-known enterprises and engineering companies in these fields for decades, providing supporting products and project cooperation. SCHORCH motors have gained the full trust of users, such as Shell's global investment in many projects, including multiple projects in developed countries, specifying the SCHORCH brand for high-power motor selection.
Dunkermotoren:
Dunkermotoren is a subsidiary of the AMETEK group, established in 1950, specializing in the development and production of precision drives for over 50 years. Dunkermotoren was one of the first 11 small motor manufacturers to be certified with ISO 9001, and has always been committed to manufacturing the most precise motors and transmission devices.
Dunkermotoren offers innovative, economical, and high-quality drive technology with an output power of up to 2600 watts. The wide range of products and services provided by Dunkermotoren ensures a high degree of flexibility in standard components and customized system solutions: brushless DC servo motors/brushed DC motors, integrated power and logic controllers, planetary and worm gearboxes, linear direct drives, encoders, and brakes.
Japan
Japan has world-leading top-notch motor manufacturing technology. Japan has always been a powerhouse in robotics, so its servo motor industry is also the most advanced in the world. According to a previous global market research report by research institutions, Japanese companies have a market share of 50% and dominate the entire robotics motor industry.
Since the 1980s, Japan has been the country with the most robots in the world! For example, the Japanese company Nidec Corporation once became the global number one, with an annual income of 97 billion yen just from one motor.
Little did people know that Nidec Corporation started with only four young people, and in just ten years, it became the world leader in the field of driver motors. After that, Nidec Corporation went on to acquire more than 50 companies worldwide, ultimately becoming today's "global comprehensive manufacturer of electromechanical products."
Nidec has been a global leader in precision small motors since 2010, especially in 2020 with its three main sectors: precision small motors, automotive and home appliances, and industrial motors. Nidec has armed itself with motors and maintained a dominant global market share. In 2001, Nidec was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in the United States, followed by successful listings in Tokyo and Osaka, furthering its development. Nidec has become a world-leading company in multiple fields, such as its monopoly on brushless DC motors worldwide. Moreover, Nidec has expanded from a small company with four employees to over 96,000, achieving its ambitious goal of becoming the world's number one. Currently, Nidec has a new direction for development - electric vehicle components. Orders for electric vehicle drive motors have experienced significant growth.
Japanese motor manufacturers in the field of intelligent manufacturing control the global high-end technology and occupy a very important position in the global motor market. Japanese motors are almost always in the highest position in the market and have the most advanced technology and products in the global industry.
Japan has conducted extensive research and development in various aspects of high efficiency, low noise, and high performance of permanent magnet motors for industrial servo applications. Therefore, Japan has a significant technological advantage. The micro motor equipment produced in Japan has competitive advantages such as high control precision, low power consumption, long lifespan, and low cost and small size. It is also at the forefront of technology globally, occupying a large portion of the high-end permanent magnet motor market worldwide. Major manufacturers of permanent magnet motors in Japan include Nidec Corporation, Asmo Co., Ltd., Denso Corporation, and Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd.
Important Japanese motor manufacturer
Toshiba Industrial Machinery Systems: A world-leading diversified manufacturer and solutions provider that entered the electric motor industry in 1970, subsequently establishing a prominent tradition of manufacturing some of the most reliable and powerful motors in the global market. The company offers a wide range of medium and low voltage motors that set new standards in extreme operating performance and durability.
Mitsubishi Electric:
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, founded in 1921, is a globally renowned top-tier manufacturer of electrical equipment. It is part of the Mitsubishi MITSUBISHI Group, which is among the Fortune Global 500 companies. While maintaining its leading position in industrial and heavy electrical equipment, satellites, defense systems, elevators and escalators, automotive electronic products, air conditioning, and ventilation equipment, Mitsubishi Electric also aims to further expand its market share in areas such as mobile communication devices, display equipment, display device technology, and cutting-edge semiconductors.
Panasonic Corporation:
Panasonic Group is a leading global electronics manufacturer, renowned worldwide for its branded products in the fields of home appliances, digital audiovisual electronics, office products, aviation, and many others.
Yaskawa Electric Corporation:
A leading global manufacturer of servo systems, motion controllers, AC motor drives, switches, and industrial robots. The company's Motoman robots are heavy-duty industrial robots primarily used for welding, packaging, assembly, painting, cutting, material handling, and general automation.
Oriental Motor Japan:
Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. was founded in 1885 and established as a company in 1950. It is a leading global enterprise in the manufacturing of small motors and electronic circuits for control purposes. Oriental Motor is dedicated to the concept of standardizing small motors and continues to grow. Its range of products extends from commonly used AC small standard motors to precision-controlled stepper motors, from individual motors to combination products and systemized LIMO products.
Japan (Shinano Kenshi) Shinano:
A leading global industry motor company. Through its strong technological and financial capabilities, it continuously develops new products to meet the emerging needs of the market. For example, the industry-standard 42 stepper motor, Shinano offers the 42, 43, and 45 series products to meet the different requirements of various customers. It has also introduced new series products such as the world's smallest 16 stepper motor.
Japan (Yaskawa):
Yaskawa Electric Corporation is a professional manufacturer in the field of motion control. Its products include high-power general-purpose motors, servo motors, and inverters, among others. Yaskawa was the first company in Japan to produce servo motors and is renowned for its stability and speed. As a servo drive enterprise, Yaskawa introduced the concept of "mechatronics integration," which has now become a globally recognized term.
Japan (SAMSR MOTOR) Yamasha:
Yamasha Electric Industry Co., Ltd. is a globally leading high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, development, production, and sales of integrated stepper motors. The company's stepper motors and brushless DC motors are manufactured using permanent magnet silicon steel sheets and original NSK bearings from Japan, as well as rare earth permanent magnet materials. Compared to other brands, these motors have the advantages of low electromagnetic loss, high output torque, high conversion efficiency, low operating noise, and good dynamic characteristics. In addition, SAMSR MOTOR also has unique features such as high integration of control solutions, flexible design, stable control, and precise positioning. Over the years, Yamasha Electric Industry has been at the forefront of the industry with its high-precision cutting-edge technology, making it the preferred choice for improving product quality in various industrial equipment.
The United States
The United States is the most technologically advanced country in the world.
The development of electric motors in the United States came later than in Japan. In the United States, the design and control strategies for induction motors are more mature, with induction motors being the main type used in electric vehicle propulsion. However, the United States has also conducted research on permanent magnet synchronous motors, and progress has been rapid. For example, the permanent magnet synchronous motor developed by SatCon in the United States uses double-layer winding technology in the stator, which not only expands the motor's speed range but also effectively utilizes the voltage of the inverter. This results in low winding current and high motor efficiency. Major manufacturers in the permanent magnet motor market in the United States include Gettys, A-B, I.D, Odawara Automarion, and Magtrol.
The development of the permanent magnet motor industry in the United States mainly focuses on military micro motors. The research and product level of military micro motors in the United States is at the forefront of the world. Most of the various micro motors used in Western military equipment and electronic devices are supplied by several major manufacturers in the United States. The US military standard for micro motors has become an international standard.
The United States has always been a leader in scientific discoveries and innovation, and is widely recognized as the most advanced country in aviation engine technology today. General Electric and Pratt & Whitney in the United States, Snecma in France, and Rolls-Royce in the United Kingdom are the four largest aviation engine manufacturing giants in the world.
The GE9X engine from General Electric (GE) in the United States, once known as the world's most powerful jet engine, set a ground test record with a thrust of 61 tons. This powerful engine is used to propel the Boeing 777X, a large twin-engine long-haul passenger aircraft.
The two most famous military and civilian aircraft engine manufacturers in the United States, the other being Pratt & Whitney, are manufacturers that integrate the design, manufacturing, and support of aircraft engines, gas turbines, and aerospace propulsion systems.
Important motor manufacturer in the United States
GE:
General Electric (GE) is the world's largest diversified service company, involved in a wide range of industries including aircraft engines, power generation equipment, financial services, medical imaging, and plastic for television programs. GE is committed to creating a better life through various technologies and services. The company operates in over 100 countries worldwide. The history of General Electric can be traced back to Thomas Edison, who founded Edison Electric Light Company in 1878. In 1892, Edison Electric Light Company merged with Thomson-Houston Electric Company to form General Electric (GE).
Marathon Electric in the United States:
Marathon Electric has a century-long manufacturing history and is a well-known motor brand under the Regal Beloit electrical group. The Marathon motors produced in Wuxi, Regal Beloit, comply with IEC and NEMA standards. With continuous technological innovation, Marathon Electric has become a leader in the motor industry due to its excellent quality, outstanding performance, and high efficiency. Since 1913, Marathon Electric has developed into a manufacturer of widely used commercial and industrial motor designs and high-tech products worldwide.
Marathon variable frequency motors are favored by leading global AC drive equipment manufacturers. MicroMax, Blue Max, and Black Max motors control pumps, drive fans and blowers, and operate transmission machinery in many high-performance and high-reliability demanding fields. SANDPIPER pneumatic diaphragm pumps, manufactured by the US company WARREN RUPP Pumps, became the world's first pneumatic diaphragm pump to receive ISO9001 quality certification. SANDPIPER pneumatic diaphragm pumps are in a leading position worldwide, with a global market share of 55%.
AMETEK:
AMETEK, Inc. is a global leading manufacturer of electronic instruments and electric motors. AMETEK consists of two operating groups: Electronic Instruments Manufacturing - a premier manufacturer of advanced monitoring, testing, calibration, measurement, and display instruments, with products sold to processing, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets worldwide. Electric Motor Manufacturing - the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic electric motors in the floor care industry.
Amatec is a world-class organization that offers advanced motion solutions (AMS) including DC motors, controllers/drivers, fans, pumps, precision control blowers, and custom-engineered linear motion systems.
Regal Beloit Electrical Group:
Regal Beloit Electrical Group: is a global leading provider of mechanical and electrical products and solutions. The group is headquartered in Wisconsin, USA. Its main products include Regal Beloit motors, Regal Beloit generators, Regal Beloit gear drives, Regal Beloit controllers, etc. It is the world's largest motor manufacturer.
Leibao Electric Group
Leibao Electric Group adopts a multi-brand marketing strategy and an excellent merger and integration strategy. Over the past 30 years, it has successfully completed 40 acquisitions and went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. It has been selected by Forbes magazine as one of the top 400 companies in the United States and ranked among the top 100 fastest-growing companies in America by Fortune magazine. The group owns more than 20 internationally renowned brands, including Marathon, Leeson, Hwada, Genteq, Fasco, Durst, Lincoln, Grove Gear, Foote-Jones, and SMC.
The Genteq brand's DC motors are almost ubiquitous in all residential variable speed air conditioning equipment in the United States, with its Marathon motors, Leeson, and GE commercial motor brands being widely used.
AMCI
AMCI (Advanced Micro Controls Inc.) is a technologically advanced American company that specializes in the production of stepper motor controls, PLC modules, rotary sensors, industrial networking devices, standalone solutions, packaging system controls, and stamping technology.
The company's products are primarily used in factory automation, packaging system control, and stamping control fields.
ELECTROCRAFT
ELECTROCRAFT in the United States: ElectroCraft company provides reliable motors and motion products to the global market. ElectroCraft Powering Innovation offers custom manufacturing services that include the following products: AC motors, permanent magnet DC motors, brushless DC motors, stepper motors, servo motors, gearboxes, geared motors, linear actuators, drivers, servo drives, integrated motor drives.
Fasco, USA
Fasco, USA: A global leader with one of the most complete production lines of motors, fans, and gear motors of various horsepower in the world. The company has a history of nearly 100 years. The main products include FASCO motors, FASCO fans, FASCO gear motors, and FASCO pumps. The company's products are widely used in heating systems, air conditioning systems, automobiles, water pumps, and other equipment.
Fasco has delivered the most complete custom fractional horsepower motors, blowers, and line over 100 years in the world. Fasco motors power thousands of products for a variety of different application lines.
Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric: From a global leading small motor manufacturer to a world-leading supplier of fuel and water transfer systems and components, Franklin Electric's active and comprehensive expansion has made it one of the best motor manufacturers in the world. Franklin Electric is the world's largest multinational company in the field of submersible motors for wells and is a globally renowned manufacturer of water pumps, submersible oil pumps, gasoline pumps, and specialized motors.
Sweden
Sweden is a developed European country with its own aviation industry, nuclear industry, automobile manufacturing industry, advanced military industry, as well as leading global telecommunications industry and pharmaceutical research capabilities. In the fields of software development, microelectronics, remote communication, and photonics, Sweden also holds a leading position in the world. Sweden is also the largest exporter of iron ore in Europe. In terms of population proportion, Sweden has the highest number of multinational companies in the world.
Important motor manufacturer in Sweden
ABB Group (Asea Brown Boveri):
ABB is a renowned global leader in electrical products, robotics and motion control, industrial automation, and power grid technology. With over 130 years of innovative history, ABB's technology covers the entire value chain of power and industrial automation, from generation to consumption.
Formed in 1988 through the merger of Swedish company ASEA and Swiss company BBC Brown Boveri, ABB is a global electrical engineering group with operations worldwide. ABB is a leading global company in the fields of power and automation technology, with a history of over 130 years of technological innovation. It has become a world leader in electrification products, industrial automation and power grids, robotics, and motion. ABB provides services to customers in the global utilities, industrial, transportation, and infrastructure sectors.
ABB has a glorious history and creativity. For example, the world's first three-phase power transmission system, the world's first self-cooling transformer, high-voltage direct current transmission technology, and the first electric industrial robot. ABB motors are divided into high and low voltage. The low-voltage part is mainly produced domestically, with the production site in Minhang, Shanghai, while imported motors are mainly from Finland. ABB motors are a brand with a very high market share in the global motor market, once ranking first in the world in terms of total quantity.
ASEA General Electric Company:
Sweden's largest electrical engineering company and one of the top ten electrical engineering companies in the world. Also known as ASEA. Its predecessor was Stockholm Electric Company, founded in 1883 by L. Fredholm.
Brazil
Brazil has abundant natural resources and a solid industrial base, with its Gross Domestic Product ranking first in South America and seventh in the world. It is one of the BRICS countries and a member of the Union of South American Nations. Brazil is one of the founding countries of the Rio Group, a member of the Southern Common Market and the G20, and an observer of the Non-Aligned Movement. It is one of the fastest-growing countries globally and an important developing nation.
Brazil is the leading industrial country in Latin America. The main industrial sectors include steel, automotive, shipbuilding, petroleum, cement, chemicals, metallurgy, electricity, textiles, and construction. Nuclear power, telecommunications, electronics, aircraft manufacturing, and military industries have also entered the ranks of advanced countries in the world. Brazil has large reserves of iron ore, with excellent quality, and its production and export volumes are among the highest in the world. In terms of modern industry, Brazil has become an important producer in the world in sectors such as steel, shipbuilding, automotive, and aircraft manufacturing
Important motor manufacturer in Brazil
Brazilian WEG Motors:
WEG is the world's largest motor manufacturer, headquartered in Brazil. In 2012, WEG Motors' sales exceeded Siemens, ranking second globally. WEG has over 1,100 service points in 110 countries across the five continents, including 14 distributors in China. WEG Motors are highly renowned in the medium and high voltage sectors, as well as in project engineering, and are internationally recognized for their leading custom motor manufacturing capabilities.
The WEG W21 series motors adopt advanced wide frequency and wide voltage design. Ordinary motors can achieve constant torque from 25 to 75 Hz and constant power from 75 to 100 Hz. The motor body and terminal box are made of FC-200 nodular cast iron. The insulation class is close to class H, and the efficiency can reach IE3 (W22 can reach IE4, the highest in the world). The W21 aluminum shell motor can achieve a 200 frame size (the largest in the country).
It is worth mentioning that WEG is the only manufacturer in the world that provides a complete range of industrial power drive solutions, including low voltage controllers and switchgear, generators, transformers, a full range of motors, and frequency inverters. The basic features of WEG motors are as follows: WEG motors use temperature-resistant 200℃ enamel wire, and the stator and rotor are made of cold-rolled silicon steel sheets. The dipping process uses a double vacuum dipping method, which ensures a uniform coating on the surface of the stator and rotor as well as the gaps in the cold-rolled silicon steel sheets, without fine bubbles. This prevents the generation of excessive air gap resistance, effectively reducing temperature rise and improving motor efficiency. Especially when using imported SKF, FAG, or NSK bearings, it effectively extends the overall operating life of the motor and ensures safe motor operation.
Switzerland
The Swiss electromechanical metal industry used to be an important part of the Swiss industrial sector, with the production of products such as textile machinery, printing equipment, packaging machinery, precision tools, and turbines ranking among the top in the world. Electromechanical metal is the largest industrial sector in Switzerland, accounting for approximately 9% of GDP, and is also the industry with the highest employment rate in Switzerland.
Switzerland's important motor manufacturer
Swiss Sonceboz:
Sonceboz, founded in 1936, is headquartered in Switzerland. Sonceboz is renowned in the automotive world for its innovative, design-driven, and rigorously demanding electric motors and actuators. Sonceboz's innovative and personalized design solutions reflect its commitment to environmental protection, safety, and comfort. "From concept to motion," from ideas to action. Sonceboz's goal is to provide you with compact, stable, and reliable motion systems.
Italy
Italy is a highly developed capitalist country, one of the four major economies in Europe, and also a founding member of the European Union and NATO. Italy is also a world leader in the fields of art and fashion, with Milan being the economic and industrial center of Italy. Italy is a developed powerhouse in the manufacturing of electrical machinery, with the LAFERT group being particularly famous.
Important Italian motor manufacturer
Italy (LAFERT) Lafert:
LAFERT (Lafert Group) is a European motor company with a global leading position. It has always been committed to becoming a global leading manufacturer of custom engineering motors and drives. As a leading European motor company, Lafert has been dedicated to becoming a global leading manufacturer of custom engineering motors and drives, maintaining continuous business growth by focusing on industrial automation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Lafert's parent company, Lafert S.p.A., was established in 1962 and is located in the water city of Venice, Italy. The company was once one of the world's top three motor manufacturers. Lafert has a complete integrated manufacturing process and is one of the few independent motor manufacturers in the world. Lafert can provide customized products with excellent flexibility and cost-effectiveness for industrial automation according to various standards
FIMET Company:
It is a long-established Italian manufacturer of leading global gear motors and control systems. The full range of products is widely used in steel equipment. This includes helical gear motors, bevel gear motors, worm gear motors, frequency converters, and more.
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