December 6, 2023 | Ryan Maughan | For this episode Ryan Maughan speaks to Daan Moreels and Peter Leijnen, from the axial flux motor technology business Magnax. Daan and Peter tell Ryan about their journey and how they came to…
The development of next-generation motors presents numerous engineering challenges. Traxial's technology required a testing setup that could handle high dynamic loads, collect precise data, and support real-time control. The hurdles included simulating high dynamic loads for torque and speed variations,…
A few months ago, we decided to support the Belgian Solar Team, a team of engineering students from the KU Leuven who are building a solar car to take part in the Bridgestone World Challenge. It’s an excellent opportunity to…
September 2, 2022 | Beyond the Bland | Podcast by Alberts In this episode, we welcome Daan Moreels, co-founder of MAGNAX, on the Beyond the Blend podcast. Glenn asks Daan all about finding investors, being able to handle hearing more…
Kortrijk, Belgium - July 13, 2022 – Traxial today announced it achieved the ISO 9001:2015 certification. The standard is internationally recognized and ensures products and services meet the needs of customers through effective quality management systems. Traxial ensured its quality…
The first automobiles were introduced more than a century ago. Over the years, and like any other business, car manufacturers have had to adapt to market changes to retain their competitive edge. One of these challenging market changes was the…
Compared to traditional radial flux electric motors used in the majority of automotive applications, axial flux machines, especially “single stator – double rotor” topologies, are more effective in an electromagnetic sense. This blog post explains why. Creating magnetic fields to…
Anti-EV provocateurs often refer to the total carbon footprint, where an electric car is only as green as the source of electricity the consumer uses to charge it, and where the environmental cost of lithium-ion batteries needs to be taken…
January 8, 2022 | Bloovi Editorial Team | Start-up from Deinze raises 16 million euros in fresh capital Automotive start-up Magnax , which saw the light of day in a garage in Deinze in 2015 and developed a revolutionary electric motor,…
Axial flux technology was already researched and patented by Nikola Tesla back in 1889, and the advantages of the technology compared to conventional radial flux PM motors are extensive. From an electromagnetic perspective, as already known for a long time…
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If you’re familiar with electric motors, you’ve probably noticed that not all axial flux motors are the same. Traxial opted for a single-stator double-rotor (SSDR) configuration, while other axial flux motor developers use a double-stator single-rotor (DSSR) disc-type structure. Maybe you’ve…
As a kid, Jasper always wanted to be an inventor. He grew up experimenting by creating model rockets, RC airplanes, and hovercrafts. If you asked his neighbors, they’ll probably tell you not all of his projects were equally successful.…
Kortrijk, Belgium, August 10th, 2021 - Traxial, specialized in the development of yokeless axial flux motors, is expanding its prototyping and testing capabilities in Kortrijk. The pilot line expansion will play an important role in accelerating the development, manufacturing, and…
April 24, 2021 | Belgian regional newspaper HBVL spotlights Magnax co-founder Peter Leijnen: the Hasselt-based engineer who developed an axial flux motor from his garage that is three to four times lighter than traditional electric motors — and poised to…
March 2, 2021 | Luc De Smet | Last Christmas, the innovative electric motor manufacturer Magnax from Deinze received 16 million euros to grow in the automotive sector. We spoke with Peter Leijnen (48), founder and CTO of Magnax. ENGINEERINGNET.BE…
January 7, 2021 | During the Christmas holidays late last year, innovative electric motor manufacturer Magnax received 16 million euros to expand in the automotive sector. The company also has many open vacancies. ENGINEERINGNET.BE - Peter Leijnen (48), founder and…
On October 1, 2021, Magnax launched Traxial. Its subsidiary focusing on ground e-mobility. Magnax (Belgium) has secured a 16 million euro series A funding round. This investment will support Magnax in its mission to further develop and scale its ground-breaking…
December 31, 2020 | Ruben De Keyzer | It is quite possible that the next Elon Musk will come from Deinze. Technology startup Magnax has raised 16 million euros following an initial investment round for its electric motorcycle of the…
The start-up Magnax developed a new electric motor that delivers three to four times more power than the best-in-class motors in EVs (electric vehicles). In 2022, they want to start with the assembly. Marc De Roo, De Tijd, 2020.12.24 -Translated by…
December 24, 2020 | Marc De Roo | The start-up Magnax has developed a new electric motor that delivers three to four times more power than the best-in-class motors in e-cars. It plans to start assembly in 2022. https://www.tijd.be/ondernemen/auto/deinzenaars-bouwen-e-motor-van-de-toekomst/10273771.html
Compared to traditional radial flux electric motors, axial flux machines, especially "single stator - double rotor" topologies, are more effective in an electromagnetic sense. This blog post explains why. Electrical Machines are designed to generate torque on a rotor shaft,…
By Daan Moreels, Peter Leijnen | 30 September 2019 | 10 minute read THE WORLD IS ELECTRIFYING FAST. Manufacturing processes, cars, trucks, motorcycles, and now airplanes are making the move to electrons that Edison predicted more than a century ago. And they are all…
January 24, 2019 | Luc De Smet | Magnax, the Ghent-based start-up that developed an axial flux motor, is now resolutely shifting from a focus on wind energy, in which the motor becomes a generator, towards mobility applications. ENGINEERINGNET.BE –…
June 6, 2018 | In this white paper, Daan Moreels and Peter Leijnen of Kortrijk-based Magnax dot the i's and cross the t's regarding their Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (AFPM) technology. ENGINEERINGNET.BE - Their rallying cries: more efficient and more…
September 13, 2017 | Vraag & Aanbod Editorial Team | With its motor prototype based on Axial Flux technology, the Belgian start-up Magnax ushers in a new generation of generators for wind turbines. The main advantages are higher performance, greater…