A British company called Equipmake has secured a contract for the next phase of motor development with leading electric aerospace propulsion company H55.
Following on from an agreement that has seen Equipmake supply cutting-edge electric motors for prototype electric aircraft, the two companies are working on a 100kW certified Electric Propulsion System (EPS) for H55’s customer project with BRM AERO. The EPS will be used on the Bristell B23 Energic, a two-seater electric trainer.
With Equipmake supplying lightweight, power-dense, and high-performance state-of-the-art electric motors based on H55 specifications and H55 providing the certified motor controller, it’s no surprise that the two companies have signed a new agreement for the next phase of motor development.
Certification of the motor is planned to be completed by the end of 2024, paving the way for production to start in 2025. These developments have the potential to revolutionize the aerospace industry and pave the way for more sustainable modes of transportation.
“I am delighted to see that our collaboration efforts with H55 – one of the world’s leading electric aerospace propulsion companies – are coming to fruition with this contract. This is another validation of our strategy of leveraging our core IP in new markets via collaboration with leading strategic partners,” said Ian Foley, CEO of Equipmake.
“The BRM Aero Project is a fantastic programme and an important development for clean aviation, one of which we are proud to be involved in as it combines both pioneering engineering and industry-leading design to accomplish this highly advanced electric two-seater aircraft. It is a testament to the quality and innovation of our core IP to be a part of this project, and we look forward to a constructive and mutually beneficial partnership with H55 in the future.”
Equipmake has been chosen for its expertise in advanced electrification technology, rapid manufacturing, and creating bespoke high-performance motors for H55 using its proprietary rotor design. The use of Halbach array technology will certainly provide significant advantages for this project.
Led by former F1 engineer Ian Foley, Equipmake has built a strong reputation in the industry for delivering advanced EV technology and providing electrification solutions for various sectors such as automotive, marine, mining, off-highway, and aerospace.
H55 is also a renowned company in the field, with a proven track record of developing, integrating, and flight-testing electric propulsion systems, including Solar Impulse, the first solar-powered electric airplane to fly around the world.
