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German startup Additive Drives has secured a mid-double-digit million euro investment from Nordic Alpha Partners and AM Ventures to scale 3D-printed, rare-earth-free motors.
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German startup Additive Drives has secured a mid-double-digit million euro investment from Nordic Alpha Partners and AM Ventures to scale 3D-printed, rare-earth-free motors.

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Originally reported by 3D Printing Industry

German startup Additive Drives has secured a mid-double-digit million euro investment from Nordic Alpha Partners and AM Ventures to scale 3D-printed, rare-earth-free motors. Using copper additive manufacturing, the company achieves 98% efficiency and 70% lower energy losses, reaching performance levels beyond the IE5 benchmark. This technology bypasses critical material bottlenecks while delivering functional motor prototypes in 21 days for clients like BMW and Airbus. This scale-up proves AM is a systemic catalyst for decarbonization and industrial sovereignty. 🌍⚡ #AdditiveManufacturing #ElectricMotors #CleanTech #Sustainability

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