MAXIMA to Present Five Contributions at ICEM 2026
The MAXIMA project will showcase five scientific contributions at the 27th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM 2026), demonstrating its work on advanced axial-flux electrical machines, thermal management, manufacturing processes, condition monitoring, mechanical design and digital-twin-enabled control. The conference will take place from 6 to 9 September 2026 at the Pestana Casino Park in Funchal, […]
Multi objective optimal control framework for MAXIMA PMSM traction drives
The MAXIMA consortium has released Deliverable 4.3, which presents a multi‑objective optimal control framework for the project’s permanent‑magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) traction drive. The work targets higher efficiency, improved torque capability and better thermal management by treating the electric machine and traction inverter as a coupled system rather than optimising each component in […]
MAXIMA publishes deliverable on electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical low‑order models
The MAXIMA consortium has released Deliverable D4.2, which defines the electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical low‑order models that underpin the project’s Digital Twin for an axial‑flux permanent‑magnet machine. This preliminary version documents the modelling methodology and validation work; a more complete document will follow once all results are officially published. Low‑order electromagnetic model from […]
MAXIMA at SIA Powertrain 2026 — Join us in Lille on June 17th
The MAXIMA project will take the stage at the 38th SIA Powertrain Conference, held on June 17–18, 2026 at Lille Grand Palais, Lille, France. The MAXIMA contribution will be featured in the dedicated session on «Electric Propulsion Systems – Digital Twin and Method» (chaired by Olivier COPPIN, Alpine), on June 17th at 12:00 . Under the title: «Digital […]
MAXIMA Project at PCIM Europe 2026: UPC Contribution on Power Converters for EVs
The MAXIMA project was present at PCIM Europe 2026, one of the leading international conferences in power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy, and energy management. The event took place in Nuremberg, Germany, from 9–11 June 2026, and brought together experts from industry and academia. The project was represented by one of its academic partners, the […]
Axial Flux Motors in a World of Concentrated EV Supply Chains
Electric vehicles are at the heart of the clean‑energy transition, but the latest Energy Technology Perspectives 2026 report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that the technologies behind them still rely on fragile, highly concentrated supply chains. Batteries, power electronics and electric motors are increasingly strategic components – and any disruption in their supply can […]
MAXIMA to be presented at INTERMAG 2026 Workshop
The MAXIMA project will be represented at the upcoming “Electrical Machines and Computational Magnetics at INTERMAG: Are Real World Challenges being addressed by Simulation Systems?” workshop, organized jointly by the IEEE Magnetics Society and the International Compumag Society. The workshop will take place on Monday, 13 April, as part of the INTERMAG 2026 conference. […]
Industrial Accelerator Act: Why ‘Made in Europe’ Clean Tech Matters for MAXIMA
The EU’s new Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is a strong political signal in favour of “Made in Europe” clean technologies, and it reinforces the relevance of MAXIMA’s work on next-generation electric motor solutions for the automotive sector. What the IAA proposes The European Commission’s Industrial Accelerator Act is a legislative proposal to strengthen […]
A new EU vision for automotive R&I and why it matters for MAXIMA
The European Commission has released a Joint EU Vision on Research and Innovation (R&I) to strengthen the technological competitiveness of the automotive sector, as part of the EU Action Plan for the Automotive Industry adopted in 2025. The document sets out how Europe wants to keep high‑value activities such as batteries, power electronics and […]
MAXIMA holds M36 Consortium Meeting & 2nd Review in Ghent
MAXIMA will convene its M36 consortium meeting together with the project’s 2nd Review on 3–4 March 2026 at OCAS in Ghent (Belgium). Over two days, partners will present M36 progress across all work packages, align on next steps, and take part in the formal review exchange with the European Commission. Hosted by OCAS The meeting is […]