WEG Uses Ansys Simulation to Design Revolutionary Industrial Motor
WEG has developed the revolutionary W80 AXgen industrial electric motor using Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) simulation solutions. The motor achieves significant weight reduction, from 1,498 kg to 51 kg for a 220 kW power output model, while maintaining performance. WEG utilized multiple Ansys tools including Mechanical, Fluent, Granta, and Electronics for development.
The W80 AXgen features axial flux technology, offering higher power density and specific torque compared to traditional radial flux motors. Available in 5.5 kW to 220 kW single configuration and up to 440 kW in stackable configuration, it's designed for industrial applications like air compressors, water pump systems, and generators.
WEG ha sviluppato il rivoluzionario motore elettrico W80 AXgen utilizzando le soluzioni di simulazione di Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS). Il motore raggiunge una significativa riduzione di peso, passando da 1.498 kg a 51 kg per un modello con potenza di 220 kW, mantenendo però le prestazioni. WEG ha utilizzato diversi strumenti Ansys, tra cui Mechanical, Fluent, Granta ed Electronics, per lo sviluppo.
Il W80 AXgen presenta una tecnologia di flusso assiale, offrendo una maggiore densità di potenza e coppia specifica rispetto ai motori tradizionali a flusso radiale. Disponibile in configurazione singola da 5,5 kW a 220 kW e fino a 440 kW in configurazione impilabile, è progettato per applicazioni industriali come compressori d'aria, sistemi di pompaggio dell'acqua e generatori.
WEG ha desarrollado el revolucionario motor eléctrico W80 AXgen utilizando soluciones de simulación de Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS). El motor logra una reducción de peso significativa, de 1.498 kg a 51 kg para un modelo de 220 kW de potencia, manteniendo el rendimiento. WEG utilizó múltiples herramientas de Ansys, incluyendo Mechanical, Fluent, Granta y Electronics, para su desarrollo.
El W80 AXgen presenta tecnología de flujo axial, ofreciendo una mayor densidad de potencia y par específico en comparación con los motores tradicionales de flujo radial. Disponible en configuraciones únicas de 5.5 kW a 220 kW y hasta 440 kW en configuración apilable, está diseñado para aplicaciones industriales como compresores de aire, sistemas de bombas de agua y generadores.
WEG는 W80 AXgen 산업용 전기 모터를 Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) 시뮬레이션 솔루션을 사용하여 개발했습니다. 이 모터는 220 kW 출력 모델의 경우 1,498 kg에서 51 kg로 상당한 중량 감소를 달성하였으며, 성능을 유지합니다. WEG는 개발을 위해 Mechanical, Fluent, Granta, Electronics 등 여러 가지 Ansys 도구를 활용했습니다.
W80 AXgen은 축 방향 흐름 기술을 특징으로 하여 전통적인 방사형 흐름 모터에 비해 높은 전력 밀도와 특정 토크를 제공합니다. 5.5 kW에서 220 kW까지의 단일 구성 및 최대 440 kW까지의 적층 가능한 구성으로 제공되며, 공기 압축기, 물 펌프 시스템 및 발전기와 같은 산업용 응용 프로그램을 위해 설계되었습니다.
WEG a développé le révolutionnaire moteur électrique W80 AXgen en utilisant les solutions de simulation de Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS). Le moteur réalise une réduction significative de poids, passant de 1 498 kg à 51 kg pour un modèle de 220 kW, tout en maintenant les performances. WEG a utilisé plusieurs outils Ansys, notamment Mechanical, Fluent, Granta et Electronics, pour son développement.
Le W80 AXgen propose une technologie de flux axial, offrant une densité de puissance et un couple spécifique supérieurs par rapport aux moteurs à flux radial traditionnels. Disponible en configuration unique de 5,5 kW à 220 kW et jusqu'à 440 kW en configuration empilable, il est conçu pour des applications industrielles telles que des compresseurs d'air, des systèmes de pompage d'eau et des générateurs.
WEG hat den revolutionären W80 AXgen industriellen Elektromotor mit Hilfe von Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) Simulationslösungen entwickelt. Der Motor erreicht eine signifikante Gewichtreduzierung von 1.498 kg auf 51 kg für ein Modell mit einer Leistung von 220 kW, während die Leistung erhalten bleibt. WEG verwendete mehrere Ansys-Tools, darunter Mechanical, Fluent, Granta und Electronics, für die Entwicklung.
Der W80 AXgen zeichnet sich durch axiale Flusstchnologie aus, die eine höhere Leistungsdichte und spezifisches Drehmoment im Vergleich zu traditionellen radialen Flussmotoren bietet. Er ist in einer Einzelkonfiguration von 5,5 kW bis 220 kW und in stapelbarer Konfiguration bis zu 440 kW erhältlich und wurde für industrielle Anwendungen wie Luftkompressoren, Wasserpumpenanlagen und Generatoren entwickelt.
- Achieved 96.6% weight reduction (from 1,498 kg to 51 kg) while maintaining power output
- Reduced raw material costs and logistics expenses
- Expanded power range offering (5.5 kW to 440 kW)
- Improved efficiency and power density compared to traditional motors
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The collaboration between WEG and Ansys represents a significant technological breakthrough in industrial motor design. The W80 AXgen's development showcases remarkable efficiency gains, with weight reduction from
The motor's stackable configuration, scaling from 5.5 kW to 440 kW, demonstrates exceptional versatility. The axial flux design's higher power density and specific torque provide a competitive edge in the industrial equipment market. This innovation directly impacts OEM applications across air compressors, water pump systems and generators, potentially expanding Ansys's market presence and recurring revenue through software licensing and support services.
The W80 AXgen's development marks a significant advancement in sustainable manufacturing. The dramatic reduction in raw materials usage not only decreases production costs but also substantially reduces the environmental footprint through lower CO2 emissions in manufacturing and transportation. The improved efficiency and durability of the motor design contribute to long-term sustainability goals.
This breakthrough aligns with growing industrial demands for energy-efficient solutions and demonstrates how simulation technology can accelerate sustainable innovation. The successful implementation could drive increased adoption of Ansys's simulation solutions among manufacturers seeking to meet stringent environmental standards while maintaining competitive advantages.
Ansys technology is instrumental in helping WEG develop an electric industrial motor that enables OEMs to push the limits of innovation through improved efficiency and productivity
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- Ansys technology delivers an optimal balance of simulation speed and predictively accurate results to help WEG develop W80 AXgen, an electric industrial motor that can achieve efficiency levels beyond the current industry standard
- WEG used Ansys Mechanical™, Ansys Fluent™, Ansys Granta™, and Ansys Electronics™ to develop a performant, stackable, lightweight motor ideal for industrial applications including air compressors, water pump systems, and generators
With support and additional services provided by Ansys Apex Channel Partner ESSS, WEG is pioneering a new path forward by introducing axial flux motors to the industrial equipment market. Axial flux motors offer a more optimized and efficient alternative to radial flux motors due to their higher power density and specific torque. Some resulting advantages include space and weight savings, high efficiency levels, and improved durability for a reliable product lifespan.
For instance, a standard industrial induction motor with a power output of 220 kW can weigh up to 1,498 kg. Using Ansys solutions, WEG reduced the weight of this model to 139 kg. Furthermore, with advanced numerical data, WEG achieved an ultra-compact design weighing 51 kg while maintaining performance power in both cases. The higher power density of this technology reduces the amount of raw material significantly, shaving downstream logistical costs like shipping and lowering CO2 emissions. This demonstrates WEG's commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and innovation.
WEG leveraged multiple Ansys multiphysics simulation solutions for W80 AXgen, including:
- Ansys Fluent fluid simulation software to determine optimal liquid coolant circulation paths for heat management
- Ansys Electronics simulation solutions to design and test the magnets that spin the rotors, calculating important parameters of an electrical machine, such as the electromagnetic torque and efficiency
- Ansys Mechanical finite element analysis software to understand and refine materials load, impact, and stress factors that are central to manufacturing
- Ansys Granta materials information, selection, and data management to quickly identify the most suitable material for a motor with high power density
"With Ansys' powerful simulation tools and ESSS' excellent support, we have conducted extensive multiphysics validations in a virtual environment, leading to the successful development of advanced products like the W80 AXgen," Cassiano Antunes Cezario, r&d manager at WEG. "Ansys simulation provides the ideal balance between speed and reliability — giving us confidence that our products will be durable and perform to our customers' expectations. We are committed to efficiency, which makes using Ansys simulation an easy yet crucial choice."
The WEG W80 AXgen is available from 5.5 kW to 220 kW in a single configuration and up to 440 kW when taking advantage of the stackable configuration.
"Ansys simulation helps customers like WEG compete in the marketplace," said Prith Banerjee, chief technology officer and executive sponsor of sustainability programs at Ansys. "We have been working diligently for over 50 years to refine our leading numerical simulation technology, and now decades of materials research is catching up. This is the perfect combination for our customers — new materials poised for innovative applications coupled with Ansys simulation solutions that deliver pervasive physics-based insights for more efficient, powerful, and resilient products."
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