Current Defenders of the America’s Cup,
Emirates Team New Zealand, will be
competing in the 36th America’s Cup
Match in Auckland from 6-21 March 2021. Maxon
motors’ technical assistance will be a key factor
towards success.
Maxon motor is delighted to announce that it will
be an Official Supplier to Emirates Team New
Zealand for the 36th America’s Cup Defence,
including the America’s Cup World Series events
and Christmas Race. Three times winner of the
America’s Cup, Emirates Team New Zealand were
the first non-American competitor to successfully
Defend the trophy. Their vigorous defence of
the 36th Americas Cup will be assisted with the
support of maxon DC motors. The America’s Cup
AC75 Class Rule allows the use of electric motors
to operate hydraulic valves, drive clutches, rudders
and foils. Teams may also use motors for driving
simulator platforms and numerous test jigs.
Maxon motor Australia managing director, Brett
Motum, has been working with key members of
the Emirates Team New Zealand’s design and
engineering team.
“The motors selected have high power density
and they are configured to operate under extreme
conditions. The DC motors are also at the forefront
of technology like the nation of New Zealand, they
are also small but powerful. The Emirates Team
New Zealand designers and engineers cannot
afford any compromise in their vision and maxon
motor is excited to assist Emirates Team New
Zealand to realise their full potential.”
Emirates Team New Zealand design Eengineer,
Luke McAllum says: “In our search for a
compact, and powerful electric DC motor, maxon
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