Industrial20–800 kW
Explore Industrial →E-Mobility5–200 kW
Explore E-Mobility →Wind Generation10–500 kW
Explore Wind →
Industrial20–800 kW
E-Mobility5–200 kW
Wind10–500 kW
97.3% IE6 EfficiencyRare-Earth-Free PM Motors
Skip the 3–5 years and €5–20M+ it takes to build this yourselves.
- 20–800 kW, frames 225–355+
- No neodymium. No dysprosium.
- No export licenses required
- Manufactured under your own brand
IE6 Ultra PremiumZero rare-earth< 12 months to production
Already Tested
EKMO 280 — Frame 280 build
The EKMO 280
Dyno Tested — IE6 efficiency, no rare earths.
This is the EKMO 280 — the frame-280 build of our ferrite permanent-magnet motor platform, part of a design spanning 20–800 kW across frames 225–355+. Already tested and validated. No neodymium, no dysprosium, no export licenses required — zero rare-earth content, licensed for production under your own brand.
0%
Peak efficiency
IE6
Ultra Premium efficiency class
0%
Rare-earth content
The EKMO 280Already Tested
Dyno Tested — IE6 efficiency, no rare earths.
EKMO 280 — Frame 280 build
97.3%
Peak efficiency
IE6
Ultra Premium efficiency class
0%
Rare-earth content
This is the EKMO 280 — the frame-280 build of our ferrite permanent-magnet motor platform, part of a design spanning 20–800 kW across frames 225–355+. Already tested and validated. No neodymium, no dysprosium, no export licenses required — zero rare-earth content, licensed for production under your own brand.
License mechanics
SHEET 03 / LICENSEWhat an EKMO license gets you
A complete technology transfer, production-ready in under 12 months — here's how it works.
You buy our license
Skip 3–5 years and €5–20M+ of R&D — get a production-ready IE6 Ultra Premium ferrite motor design from day one.
You build it under your own name
EKMO doesn't manufacture. You do — under your brand, with our design and know-how behind it.
You drop the rare-earth risk
No neodymium, no dysprosium. No supply-chain exposure, no export-license risk to manage.
You're production-ready in under 12 months
From license to shipping product, in a fraction of the time an in-house program would take.
What you receive
- Complete CAD package
- Bill of Materials & sourcing
- Manufacturing process docs
- Engineering training & onboarding
- Prototype validation support
- Ongoing R&D access
Timeline
- Week 1 Initial briefing
- Weeks 2–6 Technical evaluation
- Weeks 6–10 License agreement
- Months 3–6 Technology transfer
- Months 6–12 Production ramp
With an EKMO license
- Time to production
- Under 12 months
- Supply chain risk
- Low — ferrite is global
- IP ownership
- Licensed, full transfer
Market position
SHEET 04 / POSITIONThe industry is racing to escape rare-earth dependency
1
The disruption isn't hypothetical it's already happening
Ford halted a plant over magnet shortages
Competitors won't ship rare-earth-free until 2026–2027
45% of manufacturers are de-risking supply chains
Even Tesla is moving rare-earth-free
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Everything you need to know about rare-earth-free IE6 motors
What is a rare-earth-free motor?
A rare-earth-free motor uses ferrite (iron oxide) permanent magnets instead of neodymium (NdFeB) or dysprosium-containing magnets. Ferrite is abundant, globally available, and carries no export-license restrictions. EKMO's ferrite design achieves IE6 Ultra Premium efficiency without any rare-earth content.
What is an IE6 motor?
IE6 Ultra Premium (IEC 60034-30-2) is the highest efficiency class defined — reducing losses by ~20% versus IE4. EU MEPS regulations are pushing toward IE5 minimums by 2027, with IE6 entering certification frameworks. EKMO's ferrite design meets IE6 from day one.
How does ferrite motor licensing work?
EKMO licenses its complete IE6 ferrite motor design — CAD files, BOM, manufacturing docs, and know-how — to motor manufacturers. Licensees produce under their own brand. Lump-sum fee plus per-unit royalty. Production-ready in under 12 months. EKMO does not manufacture.
Who makes neodymium-free industrial motors today?
EKMO (Slovenia) is the only company licensing a production-ready IE6 ferrite motor design — 20–800 kW, frame 225–355+. Renault/Valeo and Vitesco have announced programs, but are not yet in production as of mid-2026. EKMO's design is available now.
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How licensing with EKMO compares
Most motor manufacturers facing rare-earth exposure have three options. Here's how they stack up.
| Stay on rare-earth designs | Develop in-house | License EKMO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to production | Already producing | 3–5 years | Under 12 months |
| Supply chain risk | High — China-dependent | Low if successful | Low — ferrite is globally available |
| R&D investment | None additional | €5–20M+ | License fee + per-unit royalty |
| Efficiency vs IE6 | At risk by 2027 | Depends on design | IE6 from day one |
| IP ownership | Existing | You own it | Licensed, full design transfer |
| Risk profile | Supply chain shock | Technical execution | Commercial only |
Product lines
SHEET 05 / PLATFORMRare-earth-free IE6 motors for industrial, e-mobility, and wind
Industrial, e-mobility, and wind — one rare-earth-free ferrite platform, all IE6 Ultra Premium.
Industrial · IE6 Ultra Premium
Industrial motor palette
5 frame sizes, 20–800 kW. All IE6 Ultra Premium efficiency. Zero rare-earth content.
| Frame | 1500 rpm | 3000 rpm | Rated Torque | Efficiency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 mm | 20 kW | 40 kW | 127 Nm | IE6 Ultra Premium (design target) | In development |
| 250 mm | 37 kW | 75 kW | 235 Nm | IE6 Ultra Premium (design target) | In development |
| 280 mm | 55 kW | 110 kW | 350 Nm | 97.3% (independently dyno-validated) | Validated |
| 315 mm | 90 kW | 180 kW | 573 Nm | IE6 Ultra Premium (design target) | In development |
| 355 mm | 160 kW | 320 kW | 1018 Nm | IE6 Ultra Premium (design target) | In development |
Frame 280 is dyno-validated today; remaining frame sizes are in active engineering development.
Custom engineering
E-Mobility motors
Custom ferrite motor designs for EV and automotive — IE6 efficiency, zero rare-earth content, fully FEA-validated.
Power range
5–200 kW
Efficiency
IE6 Ultra Premium
Magnet
100% Ferrite
Deliverable
Full design package
Custom engineering
Wind Generation
Rare-earth-free generator and pitch-control motor designs for onshore and offshore wind turbines — IE6 efficiency, fully FEA-validated.
Power range
10–500 kW
Efficiency
IE6 Ultra Premium
Magnet
100% Ferrite
Deliverable
Full design package
Field deployment
SHEET 06 / FIELDBuilt for every industry
Engineered for any application that demands high efficiency and zero rare-earth risk.
FIG. 01
Marine & Yachts
Propulsion and auxiliary drives for commercial vessels and luxury yachts with zero rare-earth dependency.
FIG. 02
Electric Buses
Traction motors for city and intercity buses — drop-in replacement for existing NdFeB drive systems.
FIG. 03
Food Manufacturing
Hygienic drive motors for mixers, conveyors, and processing lines requiring IE6 efficiency and food-safe operation.
FIG. 04
Excavators
High-torque drives for swing, travel, and attachment systems in electric and hybrid construction equipment.
FIG. 05
Water Pumps
Variable-speed pump drives for municipal water, irrigation, and industrial fluid systems — continuous-duty rated.
FIG. 06
Industry Equipment
Heavy-duty drives for conveyors, crushers, and bulk handling systems in quarrying and mining operations.
FIG. 07
HVAC Systems
Fan and compressor drives for commercial HVAC — the highest-volume IE6 application globally, with full VFD compatibility.
FIG. 08
Wind Turbines
Generator and pitch control motors for onshore and offshore turbines — fully rare-earth-free across the drivetrain.
Appendix
SHEET 07 / FAQMost common questions about licensing
01
Is your technology actually validated, or is this still in research?
Yes — our IE6 ferrite motor design has already been tested and validated; it is no longer limited to prototype production. Our design is based on 30+ years of ferrite motor engineering and advances in electromagnetic optimization.
02
Why not just build this in-house?
Because it usually means 3–5 years and €5–20M+ in R&D spend, with no guaranteed outcome and the technical risk sitting entirely with your engineering team. Licensing skips that: the design, efficiency class, and manufacturing know-how already exist, so your team owns commercial execution, not R&D risk.
03
What IP do you actually hold?
Patent applications cover the core EKMO platform and development partnerships. Full details available under NDA during technical discussions.
04
What's the commercial model?
Licensing is structured as a lump-sum license fee plus a per-unit royalty, with terms negotiated to fit each licensee's production volume and target market. We discuss specifics under NDA.
05
What happens if EKMO is no longer operating?
Standard licensing agreements include source-material escrow: CAD files, BOMs, manufacturing documentation, and technical know-how are held in escrow with access triggered by defined events. Your right to manufacture under license is protected independent of EKMO's commercial status.
06
Can ferrite really deliver IE6 performance?
Yes — through advanced electromagnetic engineering rather than relying on raw magnet strength. Rare-earth magnets like NdFeB are magnetically stronger, but EKMO's design achieves the same or better motor-level efficiency with no rare-earth content. The tradeoff is engineering complexity, which is exactly what the license transfers.
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What power ranges are supported?
The current platform spans 20–800 kW with frame sizes 225–355+ mm. Custom designs at the edges of this range are available under license. First prototype units are in production now — we can discuss timeline-to-production for your specific application during the technical briefing.
Company
About EKMO
EKMO is a specialist motor design house based in Slovenia — 30+ years of ferrite permanent magnet engineering, focused on one thing: IE6 efficiency with zero rare-earth content.
We don't manufacture. We license production-ready designs and know-how — complete CAD, BOM, manufacturing docs, and engineering support — to the motor manufacturers who do. Production-ready in under 12 months.
30+
years ferrite engineering expertise
2
patent applications in process
EU
funded & supported program
Made in Slovenia
EU Funded
Backed by European funding for cutting-edge motor technology.
Rare-earth-free
Zero rare-earth dependency, no exposure to export controls.
30+ Years Experience
30+ years of ferrite motor engineering in real-world applications.
Get in touch
Request a technical briefing
A 60-minute conversation under NDA to discuss your application, our motor platform, and licensing terms.
- NDA from the first call
- Reply within 2 business days
- No-commitment 60-minute briefing
- Full datasheet access after briefing