Mercedes-Benz Begins Large-Scale Production of Electric Axial Flux Motor in Berlin
Mercedes-Benz has started large-scale production of its innovative electric axial flux motor at its Berlin-Marienfelde plant, marking a milestone in EV powertrain technology.
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What Happened
Mercedes-Benz has commenced large-scale production of its revolutionary electric axial flux motor at the Berlin-Marienfelde plant, the company's oldest manufacturing site dating back to 1902. Production spans approximately 30,000 square meters across three halls and seven production lines, with 98 total process steps. Of these, 65 are being used for the first time at Mercedes-Benz, and 35 processes are new worldwide, resulting in more than 30 patent applications.
Mercedes-Benz acquires YASA, the British electric motor specialist behind the axial flux motor prototype.
Berlin-Marienfelde plant becomes home to the Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus for digital production development.
Start of large-scale series production of the axial flux motor at Berlin-Marienfelde.
“With the start of large‑scale series production of the axial flux motor in Berlin‑Marienfelde, we are bringing a pioneering innovation for electromobility into industrial reality. In doing so, we are sending a strong signal of technological leadership, operational excellence and the transformation of the automotive industry in Germany.”
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Mercedes-Benz developed 35 manufacturing processes that are new worldwide for the production of the axial flux motor.
Why this matters
This new motor, debuting in the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, offers exceptional power density in a compact design, showcasing advanced manufacturing and supporting the transition to electric mobility.
Terms in This Story
- Axial flux motor
- An electric motor where the electromagnetic flux runs parallel to the axis of rotation, allowing a compact disc-shaped design with high power density.
- Radial flux motor
- A conventional electric motor where the electromagnetic flux runs radially from the center, typically resulting in a longer cylindrical shape.
- Stator
- The stationary part of an electric motor that contains coils which interact with the rotor to produce motion.
- Rotor
- The rotating part of an electric motor that interacts with the magnetic field of the stator to generate torque.
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