In demanding applications such as electric racing, speed, efficiency, and performance are non-negotiable. Additive manufacturing plays a critical role in meeting these challenges. By enabling rapid prototyping, design flexibility, and the integration of complex cooling and structural features, 3D printing drastically reduces lead times while enhancing performance. These technologies allow for the production of highly optimized components that push the boundaries of what is possible in terms of power density, thermal management, and lightweight design—key factors in gaining a competitive edge on the track.

Electric motors are increasingly being adopted in aerospace applications, such as pumps and coolant compressors, where weight and reliability are critical. Leveraging state-of-the-art additively manufactured components, these electric drives achieve ultra-lightweight designs while delivering exceptional power densities. Additionally, advanced insulation systems are carefully engineered and optimized to withstand the challenges of partial discharge under reduced pressure conditions, or even in vacuum environments—ensuring safe and reliable performance in the most demanding aerospace environments.

AM4EM is a joint, ambitious research project by Ghent University, KU Leuven, and VITO, on the application of 3D-printing (Additive Manufacturing) to improve the performance of Electrical Machines. AM4EM is a high-risk high-gain strategic basic research project funded by FWO Research Foundation Flanders.

USP3D actively contributes to European research initiatives in collaboration with Ghent University, bringing expertise in additive manufacturing for high-performance electrical machines. As a committed partner in research and innovation projects, including Horizon Europe, we welcome new collaborations. Our expertise is exemplified by our role in the EMBYAM (Electrical Machines by Additive Manufacturing) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Industrial Project. 

We are well connected with regional and international academic and industrial stakeholders. This means we will bring you in contact with one of the experts in our network. As such you will get the opportunity to work in multi-partner projects, whereby academia and companies work together along the value chain for different applications.