German powertrain engineering company Hofer Powertrain is set to reduce electric drive design time by 80% through advanced AI and Deeptech innovations. Focusing on AI-driven solutions to maximize value in engineering, Hofer has been utilizing in-house developed AI-driven approaches in designing unique power electronics solutions. The company hopes to achieve faster time-to-market and rapid class-best solutions for automotive customers worldwide.
In its latest initiative, hofer powertrain is setting a path to lead at the forefront of new, cutting-edge electric motor design. By partnering with Deeptech engineering specialist Monumo, the company aims to significantly reduce development time and costs while maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and quality.
Monumo’s scalable, machine learning-friendly engine called “Anser” is able to evaluate millions of detailed concepts within days. This capability allows them to comprehensively explore complex design spaces to generate class-leading electric drives, which can then be developed and brought to industrialization at Hofer Powertrain facilities.
The application of advanced data-driven machine learning (ML) approaches can deliver significant improvements within aggressive automotive development timeframes, enabling the teams to drastically reduce the concept design phase.
The joint initiative has already shown remarkable results, including a reduction in permanent magnet content by around 10% without any compromise to manufacturing, efficiency, or performance. This unique combination of simulation, ML, AI, and motor design expertise is poised to make a significant impact on the EV market, pushing the industry to new heights with system-level optimization.
“Deeptech innovation has high potential to revolutionize the automotive sector, and it adds extra value to our in-house AI-driven initiatives. This step is a testament to Hofer Powertrain’s commitment to technological leadership in the EV powertrain sector. With partnerships such as Monumo, we are poised to leverage the transformative power of Deeptech technology, realizing truly innovative and future-proof EV solutions.”
Johann Hofer, CEO of Hofer Powertrain
