Development and manufacturing of high-performance electric motors, generators and integrated direct drives up to 1,000 kW.

SciMo – Elektrische Hochleistungsantriebe GmbH

Karlsruhe (Headquarters)New on Amplifa

2017Founded (EXIST funding from the BMWi)

2013Development and use of SciMo electric motors since

> 17 kW/kgPeak power density of the motors

20–1,000 kWPower range of the motors

46,000 rpmMaximum speed

About SciMo

SciMo – Elektrische Hochleistungsantriebe GmbH, based in Karlsruhe, develops and manufactures high-performance electric motors and generators for demanding applications. The portfolio includes motors with power ratings from 20 kW to 1,000 kW, speeds up to 46,000 rpm and peak power densities above 17 kW/kg with efficiencies exceeding 97%. In addition, the company offers customized inverter solutions with power outputs up to 500 kW and currents up to 1,200 ARMS as well as direct drives with an inverter integrated in the motor housing for air or water cooling. Manufacturing is based on a fully automated winding technology with copper fill factors above 70%. The products are used in motorsport, aviation, automotive and test bench technology, including generators for electric eSTOL flight applications. Founded in 2017, the company operates under an ISO 9001-certified quality management system and started small-series production of the SY43 in 2020.

Site: Karlsruhe
Processes: Manufacturing of high-performance electric motors (20 kW to 1,000 kW, up to 46,000 rpm), Development and manufacturing of customized inverter/power electronics (up to 500 kW, 1200 ARMS), Manufacturing of direct drives with integrated inverter (air or water cooling), Custom Inverter Solutions (up to 500 kW, 1200 ARMS), High-speed motors up to 46,000 rpm, Generators for eSTOL flight applications, Integrated direct drives (inverter in the motor housing), Motor/test bench applications
Materials: Copper, Fully Automated Winding Technology
Certificates: ISO 9001
Founded: 2017
Industries: Motorsport, Aviation, Automotive, Test bench technology, Automotive industry

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Engineering and development of motor and power electronics
02
Fully automated winding manufacturing
03
Assembly of motors, generators and direct drives
04
Integration of customized inverters
05
Testing and delivery

Materials & Processes

Copper

Winding material of the stator winding with a copper fill factor above 70% for high power density.

AWT

Fully Automated Winding Technology

Automated winding process for the highest fill levels of the stator winding.

Sites

Karlsruhe

Headquarters, development and manufacturing

Lot size: Small series
Materials: Copper

Fully automated winding technology

Drive Solutions

**SY61.C Motorsport Motor**500 kW peak power at 30 kg · Motorsport

**SYE1 Direct Drive**Inverter integrated in the motor housing · Aviation

**SY43 High-Speed Motor**Up to 30,000 rpm · Small-series production since 2020

**SY45 Test Bench Motor**For test bench applications up to 30,000 rpm · Test bench technology

Inside the production

First eSTOL flight with SciMo SY43.B generator (Electra.aero)

Industries

MotorsportAviationAutomotiveTest bench technologyAutomotive industry

Processes & technical limits

Processes	Tolerance	Max. part	Weight	Lot size	Materials
Manufacturing of high-performance electric motors (20 kW to 1,000 kW, up to 46,000 rpm)Assembly	–	–	–	small series (Small Volume Production)	Copper
Development and manufacturing of customized inverter/power electronics (up to 500 kW, 1200 ARMS)Engineering	–	–	–	–	–
Manufacturing of direct drives with integrated inverter (air or water cooling)Assembly	–	–	–	–	–

1 Anlagen & Maschinen

Machine	Manufacturer / model	Quantity	Working area	Year built	Site
Fully automated winding technology	–	–	–	–	Karlsruhe

Additional services

Custom Inverter Solutions (up to 500 kW, 1200 ARMS)High-speed motors up to 46,000 rpmGenerators for eSTOL flight applicationsIntegrated direct drives (inverter in the motor housing)Motor/test bench applications

Quality

SciMo operates a quality management system certified to ISO 9001 in 2019. Cooperations with customers and partners from the automotive industry support the continuous improvement of quality management for reliable manufacturing processes.

Evidence	Karlsruhe
ISO 9001

History

2013
Development and use of SciMo electric motors since 2013
2017
EXIST funding from the BMWi for the founding of SciMo – Elektrische Hochleistungsantriebe GmbH
2018
Extension of the Young Innovators grant of the state of Baden-Württemberg for automated winding technology
2019
ISO 9001 certification
2020
Start of small-series production of the SY43 (high-speed version up to 30,000 rpm)
2022
EU funding of EUR 1.94 million; presentation of the SY45 series for test bench applications up to 30,000 rpm
2023
First eSTOL flight with SciMo SY43.B generator
2024
Delivery of the first inverter-integrated direct drives for electric flight applications
2025
New motorsport motor SY61.C successfully tested in motorsport applications