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SmartMotor - Moog Partnership
Press release 26.10-2011MOOG INVESTS AND ENTERS PARTNERSHIP WITH NORWEGIAN PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR SPECIALIST, SMARTMOTOR
Moog Inc. (NY, USA) and SmartMotor (Trondheim, Norway) have entered a partnership that will strengthen
their combined motion control offering for high torque electric machines. The combination of Moog’s market
reach and expertise in motion control solutions involving electric actuation with SmartMotor’s patented
Permanent Magnet rotating machine technology makes it possible to address high-torque motion control
challenges, which would otherwise be addressed with more complicated hydraulic solutions or energy
inefficient induction motor technology. Applications where this technology can readily be deployed include
sub-sea pumping and drilling, renewable power generation, marine propulsion and deck machinery and
heavy industrial machinery applications where extreme forces are at play in harsh environments. The value
proposition of permanent magnet machines is very attractive as it offers lowered cost and weight, improved
dynamic performance and more environmentally-friendly operations both in terms of energy efficiency and
elimination of hazardous materials when compared to traditional machines.
“The partnership with SmartMotor enables Moog to offer, for even high tonnage machines, an alternative for
a smooth transition from hydraulic to electric control without worrying about the typical problems like space,
incompatibility or limited technical performance”, says David Fijas, Group VP and GM Americas from Moog.
Further, Moog, with the support of SmartMotor, intends to design, integrate and build compact
electromagnetic solutions with leading OEMs in dynamic markets, where high torque, reliability and efficient
performance is critical.
“This puts Moog in a leading position to cooperate with customers in a technology-independent manner;
focusing on solving machine challenges while offering advanced compact solutions”, adds Fijas.
SmartMotor, a leading player in the field of electrical machines based on Permanent Magnet technology, will
further strengthen its presence and support to global customers and markets through the partnership. “The
partnership with Moog will strengthen our offering, providing diversity and global reach to our customers”,
says Ståle Svenning, CEO of SmartMotor. “Moog’s presence will also enable SmartMotor to expand and
enter new industries and customer segments”, adds Svenning.
For further information contact Ståle Svenning at +47 95 24 42 40 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Dave Fijas at
+1 (716) 583-7899 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
About Moog
Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and
systems. Moog’s Industrial Group, designs and manufactures high performance motion control solutions
combining electric, hydraulic, and hybrid technologies with expert consultative support in a range of
applications including energy production and generation machinery, industrial production machinery and
simulation and test equipment. We help performance-driven companies design and develop their nextgeneration machines.
Moog’s Industrial Group, with fiscal year 2010 sales of USD 546 million and over 40
locations worldwide, is part of Moog Inc. (NYSE:MOG.A and MOG.B) which has sales of USD 2.11 billion.
For more information please visit www.moog.com/industrial.
About SmartMotor
SmartMotor offers customized, compact, highly efficient, high-torque electrical machines with drives and
controls based on patented Permanent Magnetic (PM) technology. Most machine designs are customized to
specific, high torque applications often operating in very harsh and demanding environments, e.g. renewable
power generation systems, marine propulsion, winches, pumping and drilling applications. SmartMotor
originates from the Norwegian Technical University in Trondheim, Verdane Capital V, a Nordic private equity
fund and Trondheim Næringsinvest, a regional investment fund are SmartMotor’s largest shareholders.
Example customers and partners are Rolls Royce Marine, Kongsberg Maritime, Badger Explorer, Siemens
Power Electronics and Wärtsila. For more information please visit www.smartmotor.no
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