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About
Alexander Mahr is a leading researcher in the automation of electric motor manufacturing, a field critical to the global transition toward high-efficiency electric drives. His work directly addresses the pressing challenges faced by manufacturers in high-wage countries, where the need for profitability clashes with increasing variant variety and the high cost of manual labor. Mahr’s primary contributions lie in developing robotic and automated solutions for the complex assembly of stators—the most expensive component of an electric motor, accounting for 35% of total costs. His research spans the entire production chain, from the flexible winding of coils using universal machines with virtual path planning to the delicate assembly of form coils into laminated cores. Notably, he has pioneered novel methods for secondary insulation, including a robot-guided spray process for applying interphase insulation in winding heads, and the automated detection and manipulation of enameled flat wires to maximize copper fill in stator slots. With over 30 citations across his most-cited works, Mahr’s research is foundational for creating cost-effective, automated production lines that can meet the surging demand for powerful, lightweight electric drives in automation and traction applications.
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