The World’s First Non-Metallic Electric Motor: A Groundbreaking Innovation

Imagine a world where electric motors are lighter, more sustainable, and perform better than ever before.

Imagine a world where electric motors are lighter, more sustainable, and perform better than ever before. MTC is making that a reality by creating the world’s first non-metallic motor—a revolutionary step towards redefining electric machine construction and performance.

The challenge
From cars and planes to industrial machinery and household appliances, motors power nearly everything. With these devices consuming almost 50% of global electricity, there’s an urgent need for radical innovation. However, current industrial demands are straining the supply of expensive and increasingly scare materials like rare earth magnets, electrical steel, and copper, often sourced from outside the UK in regions with challenging supply chains.

MTC engineers drive product innovation through their insatiable curiosity and a desire to impact society. With no prior experience in electric motor design, this profile provides a perfect platform for innovation, when combined with state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, digital tools, and a cross-sectoral partnerships.

Seeing the future challenges for electric machines as an opportunity for positive change, The MTC and its team of design engineers started a trailblazing product and manufacturing innovation activity – to create the world’s first non-metallic motor.

MTC's solution
Looking to bridge the gap between industry and academia, MTC conducted an exhaustive evaluation of electric motor products and concepts. collaboration with the University of Nottingham, and design tools from Siemens Digital Industries.

The aim was to discover non-metallic material alternatives which provided a similar function or to find ways to eliminate components entirely. This liberating process uncovered advanced, cutting-edge technologies that, if scaled, could dramatically enhance motor performance and decrease reliance in volatile, environmentally damaging supply chains.