VEM Group and SpinDrive Celebrate Great Success Together at SPS 2024
VEM Group: Powering Progress Since 1886
For over a century, VEM Group has been quietly powering industries, driving innovation, and enabling transformation around the globe. What began in 1886 as a pioneering electric motor manufacturer has evolved into a trusted partner for advanced drive solutions and system integration.
VEM does not just build components—it engineers possibilities. With a product range spanning from compact 0.06 kW motors to powerhouse systems delivering 100 MW, VEM offers much more than motors. Its portfolio includes cutting-edge transformers, frequency converters, and power converters, designed to meet the complex needs of modern industries.
The company’s expertise truly shines in challenging projects, such as revitalizing rolling and pipe mills with tailored automation, drive systems, and energy distribution solutions. Each project reflects VEM’s commitment to creating smarter, more efficient systems, built on decades of experience and innovation.
At its core, VEM Group is a story of transformation—not just for itself but for the industries and customers it serves. By blending tradition with cutting-edge technology, VEM has become a global symbol of reliability, adaptability, and forward-thinking engineering.
Revolutionizing High-Speed Motors with Active Magnetic Bearing Technology
This year’s SPS exhibition marked a pivotal moment for VEM and SpinDrive. Together, they unveiled VEM’s groundbreaking 880 kW, 12,000 rpm to 20.000 rpm high-speed motor, equipped with active magnetic bearing (AMB). At the core of this innovation is SpinDrive’s state-of-the-art Magma® X800 magnetic bearing controller, setting new standards for high-performance AMB systems.
The Magma® X800 AMB controller designed by SpinDrive
SpinDrive, a dynamic Finnish start-up, specializes in active magnetic bearing solutions designed to optimize energy efficiency in industrial processes. Their technology enables machinery to reach unparalleled rotational speeds, enhancing energy efficiency while reducing equipment size and footprint—a critical advantage for modern industries.
The Magma® X800, SpinDrive’s flagship controller, is engineered for exceptional versatility and performance. It supports active magnetic bearing systems across a power range from 35 kW to 3 MW and rotational speeds from 10,000 rpm to over 150,000 rpm, making it ideal for high-speed, high-efficiency applications.
This collaboration highlights the transformative potential of active magnetic bearing technology, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable industrial solutions.
VEM and SpinDrive at SPS 2024
Driving the Future of High-Speed Motor Technology Together
The partnership between VEM and SpinDrive stands as a testimonial to the power of innovation and collaboration in shaping the future of our industry. Together, we are proud to celebrate this milestone in high-speed motor technology, highlighting the precision, reliability, and advanced capabilities of our combined solutions.
And this is only the beginning. VEM and SpinDrive are dedicated to redefine the possibilities of high-speed motor technology. We eagerly anticipate continuing this journey, unlocking new breakthroughs, and delivering even more transformative solutions for the industry.