Hinetics Runs First Cryogen-Free Superconducting Electric Motor

Hinetics  Caption: Hinetics’ subscale cryogen-free electric motor powers a propeller during initial ground tests

Hinetics’ subscale cryogen-free electric motor powers a propeller during initial ground tests.

Credit: Hinetics
Startup Hinetics has demonstrated the first cryogen-free superconducting electric motor, running a subscale model of a 5-megawatt demonstrator motor being developed with funding from the U.S. Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy. Superconducting electric machines produce...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

Subscription Required

 

Hinetics Runs First Cryogen-Free Superconducting Electric Motor is published in Advanced Air Mobility Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN Premium membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Advanced Air Mobility through your company? Login with your existing email and password

Not a member?  Learn how to access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the air transport community.