Author: ECM PCB Stator Tech

  • ECM PCB Stator Tech and Poseidon’s Forge Announce New Partnership to Showcase Customized AUV Propulsion Innovation

    ECM PCB Stator Tech and Poseidon’s Forge Announce New Partnership to Showcase Customized AUV Propulsion Innovation

    Accelerating AUV Innovation Through Customized PCB Stator Propulsion

    NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2026 / ECM PCB Stator Tech, a U.S. leader in next‑generation electric motor design innovation, today announced a new collaboration with autonomous underwater vehicle developer Poseidon’s Forge, bringing advanced propulsion solutions to this year’s Oceanology International exhibition in London.

    Under the partnership, Poseidon’s Forge will showcase an ECMpowered propulsion system built around ECM’s patented PCB Stator motors on their new AUV, DarkWake, during the event. This demonstration highlights how software-defined motor design and customized motor control deliver high fidelity, no electromagnetic interference (EMI), quiet operation, improved efficiency, and proven operational reliability for underwater platforms operating in demanding environments.

    “We’re excited to partner with Poseidon’s Forge to put a spotlight on how tailored motor design and control can elevate performance in the marine domain,” said Chris Fielding, Vice President of Applications Engineering at ECM. “Matching PCB Stator motors to specific hull shapes and vehicle profiles delivers engineered reliability, extended battery life, and higher system efficiency. In underwater systems where maintenance access is limited and mission success is critical, reliability is not optional – it must be designed in from the start.”

    Poseidons Forge AUV 'DarkWave' on a beach

    Customization Meets Marine Innovation

    Poseidon’s Forge selected ECM technology for its ability to:

    • Deliver high-fidelity system performance with no acoustic signature or EMI, ideal for sensitive underwater operations

    • Provide proven reliability in mission-critical environments

    • Enable high energy efficiency, extending mission durations and battery life

    • Support high‑fidelity motion control for precision maneuverability

    • Offer customized motor design tailored to vehicle geometry and operational requirements

    “Customization is central to our vehicle design philosophy,” said Daryl Slocum, Founder & CEO at Poseidon’s Forge. “Working with ECM allows us to ensure our AUV systems deliver the performance and efficiency required for demanding missions. With DarkWake, we’re turning adaptability into a strategic advantage by enabling autonomous systems that scale, evolve, and expand what’s possible underwater.”

    Internal View of PCB Stator Motor

    See It Live in London

    Attendees of Oceanology International, held March 10-12 at Excel London, can visit the Poseidon’s Forge booth A203 to see the ECMpowered propulsion solution on display and learn how software‑driven motor design accelerates development and integration for next-gen underwater systems.

    This collaboration underscores the growing adoption of ECM’s PCB Stator motors beyond traditional industrial and automation sectors into marine and exploration platforms, where reliability, efficiency, and precision control are mission-critical.

    About ECM PCB Stator Tech

    ECM PCB Stator Tech delivers the only full‑stack platform for electric motor innovation, empowering partners to design, prototype, and optimize next‑generation PCB Stator motors with precision and speed.

    With PrintStator Motor CAD and patented axial flux hardware, ECM enables compact, efficient, quiet motors that:

    • Use up to 80% less raw material

    • Weigh up to 70% less than traditional motors

    • Achieve efficiencies in excess of 90%

    • Eliminate cogging with low EMI and minimal acoustic signature

    • Enable vertical integration and advanced supply chain control

    Learn more at www.pcbstator.com

    ECM Engineer Interfacing with PrintStator Motor CAD

    About Poseidon’s Forge and DarkWake

    Poseidon’s Forge is a U.S.-based developer delivering build-to-suit AUVs that adapt as missions evolve. Powered by AI-driven optimization and backed by over a century of combined expertise, the company enables flexible, high-performance solutions for commercial and defense use.

    DarkWake, Poseidon’s Forge’s AUV, delivers adaptable autonomy and operational agility at scale. By combining advanced autonomy with rapid-swap modules, it reduces complexity, cost, and deployment time while providing mission-ready performance for defense and commercial operations.

    Learn more at www.poseidonsforge.com

    Contact Information

    Sam Jones
    Director of Marketing and Communications
    sjones@pcbstator.com
    www.pcbstator.com

    Jim Kirk
    Business Development Principal
    jkirk@poseidonsforge.com
    poseidonsforge.com/

    SOURCE: ECM PCB Stator Tech

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  • ECM Introduces New Motor Drive and Controller Platform to Accelerate Adoption of PCB Stator Motor Technology

    ECM Introduces New Motor Drive and Controller Platform to Accelerate Adoption of PCB Stator Motor Technology

    Purpose-built platform reduces time, cost, and complexity in developing next-generation PCB Stator motor systems.

    NEEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / ECM PCB Stator Tech has unveiled a suite of more than six internally developed motor drives and controllers engineered specifically for PCB Stator applications, a major step in closing the loop between digital motor design and intelligent hardware control.

    The new platform includes a growing set of hardware reference designs optimized for ECM’s patented PCB Stator motors, enabling scalable, cost-effective, and high-performance control across a wide range of use cases, from compact servos and precision haptics to multi-kilowatt HVAC and robotics systems.

    ECM PCB Stator Tech's Controller Reference Designs

    From Digital Model to Functional Motor – Faster Than Ever

    By combining tightly integrated hardware, flexible firmware, and a software layer purpose-built for real-time control, ECM’s new platform dramatically simplifies the path from simulation to fully functional motor systems. This innovation supports faster prototyping, easier system integration, and lower total cost of ownership, making the adoption of ECM’s disruptive motor technology more accessible than ever.

    This launch marks the next milestone in ECM’s ECMpowered ecosystem – where software-defined motors, intelligent control systems, and compact, efficient form factors converge to redefine electric motion design.

    “Our goal is to close the loop between motor design, firmware, and control,” said Dr. Eric Ponce, Director of Research and Development at ECM PCB Stator Tech. “With this platform, our partners can move from digital motor models to intelligent, production-ready control systems in record time and with minimal friction.”

    For a closer look at the engineering behind ECM’s new controller platform, watch Dr. Eric Ponce’s recent PrintStator in Motion talk here.

    Highlights of ECM’s New Drive and Controller Platform

    Hardware: Rapid Prototyping Meets Scalable Performance

    • More than Six flexible hardware reference designs

    • Scalable from sub 100 W to multi-kW applications

    • Reduction of controller and system-level BOM cost

    • Built-in protection (overcurrent, overvoltage, thermal)

    • Interfaces for sensored and sensorless feedback

    • Tightly integrated custom designs leveraging ECM’s unique form factor

    ECM PCB Stator Servo Motor and Tightly Integrated Controller

    Firmware: Precision Meets Adaptability

    • Imports data directly from PrintStator Motor CAD

    • Real-time parameter estimation and adaptive fault detection

    • Supports sensorless and sensored feedback flexibility

    • High-speed FOC control loops (>20 kHz) for smooth, high-precision motion

    • Common firmware platform across power levels and controller topologies

    Software Layer: Real-Time Insights and Control

    • Enables real-time tuning, measurement, and data logging

    • Supports seamless integration into custom applications or third-party systems

    Enabling a Full-Stack Motor Ecosystem

    This new platform builds on ECM’s mission to provide a full-stack solution for electric motor innovation – from software-defined motor design with PrintStator, to high-efficiency axial flux motors, and now, to intelligent motor control systems. By aligning motor geometry, materials, control algorithms, and interface design, ECM empowers engineers and OEMs to rethink what’s possible in motion systems – and to do it faster.

    ECM PCB Stator Techs Evaluation Motor Range with Integrated Controllers

    ECM PCB Stator Evaluation Motors feature tightly integrated control solutions

    To be ECMpowered means that motors are not simply built, but engineered from the ground up through software intelligence and PCB Stator design to deliver unmatched performance, speed-to-market, and total system value.

    The ECMpowered badge is a mark of advanced electric motor innovation, signalling that partners and products are driving the future of electrification with next-generation performance, efficiency, and design.

    The ECMpowered badge is a mark of advanced electric motor innovation, signalling that partners and products are driving the future of electrification with next-generation performance, efficiency, and design.

    About ECM PCB Stator Tech

    ECM PCB Stator Tech delivers the only full-stack platform for electric motor innovation. It empowers partners to design, prototype, and optimize next-generation PCB Stator motors with precision and speed.

    With PrintStator Motor CAD and patented axial flux hardware, ECM enables the development of compact, efficient, and quiet motors that:

    • Use up to 80% less raw material

    • Weigh up to 70% less than traditional motors

    • Achieve efficiencies in excess of 90 percent

    • Eliminate cogging with near-zero EMI and acoustic signature

    • Enable vertical integration and supply chain control

    Learn more at www.pcbstator.com or watch: “How Does a PCB Stator Work?“ and “A New Way to Build Motors Without Winding Lines“

    Contact Information

    Sam Jones
    Director of Marketing and Communications
    sjones@pcbstator.com
    www.pcbstator.com

    SOURCE: ECM PCB Stator Tech

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