scientific publications
- Welcome to our Scientific Publications section! We'll be sharing the latest research findings and scientific advancements from our team.
MAXIMA: Modular Axial Flux Motor for Automotive
Explore the paper presented by the Maxima consortium in the FISITA World Congress 2023 Proceedings.
Life Cycle Assessment of Electric Traction Machine Considering Novel Recycling Processes for Permanent Magnet Circularity
Discover the poster presented by the EVERGi group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) at the SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting. The Maxima team participated in Session 5.06 titled «Circularity Strategies and Life Cycle Thinking: Ensuring the Way to Sustainability» within the track «Life Cycle Assessment and Foot-Printing».
Influence Of Slot/Pole Combinations On The Performance Of Dual-Rotor Axial-Flux Surface-Mounted Permanent Magnet Electric Motor for Automotive Applications
A comparison between different slot/pole combinations of axial flux electric machines is presented in this poster.
The main objective is to classify these structures according to torque density and electromagnetic performance, based on the specifications of a medium-sized electric car.
The study is carried out using 3D-FEA calculations.
Design of an Axial Flux Machine with Distributed Winding for Automotive Applications: Comparison of Different Rotor Structures
Discover the poster presented by the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca and Nidec PSA Emotors at the 13th IEEE International Conference and Exposition on Electrical and Power Engineering (EPEi 2024).
Life Cycle Assessment of Electric Traction Machine Considering Novel Recycling Processes for Permanent Magnet Circularity
Check out the abstract 5.01.P-Th480 presented by Lea D’amore et al. (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium & École nationale supérieure d’Arts et Métiers, France) on the abstract book for SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting (5-9 May 2024, Seville, Spain). This study evaluates the environmental impacts of electric traction machines, focusing on recycling rare earth magnets to enhance sustainability in the transport sector.
European Initiatives Addressing High Efficiency and Low-Cost Electric Motors for Circularity and Low Use of Rare Resources
This paper, presented at SAE International WCX 2025, highlights the next-gen of electric motors from EU projects like MAXIMA, VOLTCAR, EM-TECH & CliMAFlux—all aiming for high efficiency, low cost, circularity, and minimal rare earth use.
A Forward Approach for Topology Optimization and Magnetization Direction Optimization of Permanent Magnets
This article has been accepted for publication in IEE Transactions on Magnetics, introducing an explicit forward method that optimises both magnet shape and magnetisation direction to maximise coil flux, avoiding computationally heavy inverse-design loops.
Speeding up the Iron Losses Calculation Using Clustering Technics
This paper has been accepted for publication in IEE Transactions on Magnetics, highlighting the use of clustering methods (K-means and Gaussian Mixture) to reduce the computational time of iron loss distribution calculations in finite element post-processing. This approach significantly accelerates the process while maintaining good accuracy.
Losses in Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine for Electric Vehicles Propulsion Systems
This paper was presented at IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) 2025, providing a parametric and comparative analysis of the two most common topologies in axial flux electric machines: dual-rotor and dual-stator configurations, which use tooth-coil (concentrated) windings and surface-mounted magnets.
Implementation of a real-time model of an electromagnetic device
Presented at the European Symposium on Electric Machine Modellin, Simulation and Optimisation (EMMSO) 2026, describing how real-time model derived from a 3D infinite element in model is implemented on an FPGA.
Multiphysics real-time Digital Twin for electric vehicle machine
This paper was presented at IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) 2025, providing a parametric and comparative analysis of the two most common topologies in axial flux electric machines: dual-rotor and dual-stator configurations, which use tooth-coil (concentrated) windings and surface-mounted magnets.
Local thernal studies in an axial flux machine
Presented at the European Symposium on Electric Machine Modellin, Simulation and Optimisation (EMMSO) 2026, describing the methodological foundation for nex generation EV drivetrains that are more efficient, safer, and more reliable.
Design and Thermal Analysis of a Modular Axial Power Converter for Light Electric Vehicles
Presented at PCIM Europe 2026, focusing on the development of compact, modular, and thermally optimized power converters for next-generation electric vehicle drivetrains, with special attention to the integration with axial-flux motors.
MAXIMA overall presentation
Presented at INTERMAG 2026, the presentation highlights MAXIMA’s work on reducing the use of critical raw materials, improving machine recyclability, and applying simulation-driven optimisation methods to support the development of more sustainable and efficient electric machines for automotive applications.
A comprehensive exposition of the market situation, roadmaps, trends, and stakeholder segments in a pivoting automotive industry: Insights from ten E-VOLVE cluster R&D projects
This poster was presented at Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2026. Discover market trends, regulatory roadmaps, and stakeholder insights from ten Horizon Europe R&D projects, including MAXIMA, CliMAFlux, EFFEREST, EM-TECH, HEFT, HighScape, HiPE, SCAPE, SmartCorners and VOLTCAR.
Digital Twins as Enablers of Sustainable, High-Performance EV Propulsion and Electronics: Insights from EU 2ZERO Projects
This paper was presented at SIA Powertrain 2026, showcasing results from CliMAFlux, HEFT, HiPE, MAXIMA and VOLTCAR. The paper shows how hybrid physics AI models, FMU/FMI based integration and embedded deployment are pushing electric motors and WBG power electronics towards higher efficiency, reliability and circularity.