The rise in demand for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, particularly in the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) sector, has fueled innovation in aircraft powertrain design. One promising configuration is the series hybrid tilt-rotor system, which combines the power and efficiency of hybrid-electric propulsion with the versatile flight dynamics of tilt-rotor technology. In this blog, we’ll dive […]
Unveiling the Power of GT-SUITE This year, Gamma Technologies celebrated a significant milestone: its 30th anniversary. Since its inception in 1994, Gamma Technologies has been at the forefront of engineering simulation, revolutionizing how industries approach design and innovation. At the heart of this transformation is GT-SUITE, the company’s flagship systems simulation software that has become […]
Governmental Regulations Impacting Automotive OEMs In recent news, new vehicle tailpipe governmental regulations in the United States have softened for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) development of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids (HEVs). The Department of Energy has significantly slowed the phase-out of existing rules that give automakers extra fuel-economy credit for electric and hybrid vehicles […]
What are the Sources of Noise and Vibration in Electric Drives? The general shift towards electrification in the electric vehicle (EV) market and beyond has created a need for higher fidelity simulation of electric powertrains. One aspect of this trend that has been getting attention is the desire for detailed analysis of an electric motor’s […]
From calculating EV range to heat pump design, there is a blog for every simulation! As we kick off 2024, let’s look back at the best blogs of 2023! Since the inception of Gamma Technologies, GT-SUITE has optimized system simulation solutions for manufacturers! In no order, these are the top 10 blogs written in 2023 that […]
Component-Level Design & Analysis for Motor Thermal Security Most of today’s traction motors in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) that use interior permanent magnet (IPM) rotors with rare-earth magnets embedded in the rotor (automotive companies are starting to explore or even build other technologies, but that is a topic for […]
