Modal Motors

Characterization testing underway. Controlled RPM sweep, incremental design changes, data logged at every step. Peak RPMs come later. Right now we're building the baseline. More to come. WHAT MOTORVATES YOU?™ #ElectricMotors #DroneMotors #UAS #DefenseTech #ModalMotors #MadeInUSA

@PoseidonROV Precisely. Our motors work very well in underwater applications! We use potting compound between the claw poles below to eliminate turbulence. This is a 3 phase stator.

@ModalMotors These might be good motors for underwater systems as well. They are typically run in light weight mineral oil, so a smooth rotor/stator are ideal. Any photos of the core?

Characterization testing underway. Controlled RPM sweep, incremental design changes, data logged at every step. Peak RPMs come later. Right now we're building the baseline. More to come. WHAT MOTORVATES YOU?™ #ElectricMotors #DroneMotors #UAS #DefenseTech #ModalMotors #MadeInUSA

@GalinstanMan @BrettErik

@ModalMotors @BrettErik What’s the coercivity like?

I don't think people realize how significant this is: @ModalMotors has introduced a drone motor that requires no rare-earth magnets. Supply chain concerns aside, this is a massive step forward in reduction of cost per unit. Rare earth magnets run ~$80-200/kg (depending on finish) versus what these guys are using (ferrite) which is ~$5-10/kg If these guys really can produce the same torque with this design, and they connect with a few large onshore drone manufacturers this is going to catch like absolute wildfire, mark my words. If you're in drone manufacturing/hobby drones give this a shot I'd love to see how they perform.

@taylor_stevan @soil_owner @Rich_Pluta @BicameralMoid Sm is a light-rare-earth and abundantly available outside of china. There is a significant difference between light-rare-earth and heavy-rare-earth, like neodymium and dysprosium. Full non-rare-earth is with Niron Magnetics.

@ModalMotors @soil_owner @Rich_Pluta @BicameralMoid As I know, Sm is a rare-earth metal, then how's the motor rare-earth metal free?

Just ran into Modal Motors. Non-rare earth electric motors for drones and robotics. Similar costs to Chinese motors, all U.S.-sourced. Incredible.

@Johnrobholmes @BrettErik Yes sir.

@ModalMotors @BrettErik On transverse flux? You've got my attention...

@BrettErik Thank you for sharing about us, Brett! Greatly appreciated!

@ModalMotors oh nice, appreciate the clarification

@Johnrobholmes @BrettErik 0.9-1.0 depending on the coil type we use.

@ModalMotors @BrettErik Please sir do we have power factor numbers?

@JacquesBerman @kylensorensen @BicameralMoid @Rich_Pluta We offer both non-rare-earth (Blueline) and rare-earth (Redline) options, all sourced 100% from the US.

@kylensorensen @BicameralMoid @Rich_Pluta @ModalMotors Might want to double check that...

@whatihear79 @Rich_Pluta @fljczk We typically provide a 15-35% efficiency boost and maintain peak efficiency 4-7 times longer.

@Rich_Pluta @fljczk @ModalMotors I notice their website mostly talks about torque, but my understanding is that the thing rare earths unlock is efficiency. Do you know if they are claiming similar efficiency to rare earths?

@marketplunger1 Send us an email and we’ll set up a meeting. Info@modalmotors.com

@ModalMotors Please DM me. Would love to learn more about your company, product, and how you're removing rare earths from the equation. Terrific work.

@1972parzival Samarium Iron Nitride (SmFeN), not ferrite.

it's a novel idea! but i do not see it as realistic likely better to just secure a Australian neodymium supply line through trade talks. and perhaps focus on things like a domestic production of universal motors could have better USA market use.

this appears to just be a 3 phase universal motor if not then how does the rotor interact such that it can do BLDC without a permeant magnet?

@Rich_Pluta @DetroitTechGuru Anytime, hit us up!

@DetroitTechGuru @ModalMotors Good luck! Would love to factory tour…

@RutroFat @gatlactica @Rich_Pluta @BicameralMoid We don’t offer OTS yet only custom motor development. OTS suite coming 2027.

@gatlactica @Rich_Pluta @BicameralMoid @ModalMotors They are not selling, 99% this is a scam and this guys in on it

@WereSo8ack @DetroitTechGuru @Rich_Pluta We are raising $3-$5M in this SAFE Round and have about $1.25M already committed with MCN Ventures as our lead investor.

@DetroitTechGuru @Rich_Pluta @ModalMotors When is the open round for investors?

@WereSo8ack @DetroitTechGuru @Rich_Pluta We are open now and doing our SAFE Round with a 20% discount at a $30M valuation cap now as a Bridge-to-Series-A which is expected to be a $20M raise at a $100M post money valuation.

@bitcoin_eagle @Rich_Pluta @grok Transverse flux BLDC outer runner.

@Rich_Pluta @ModalMotors @grok what kind of motor is that?

@Biomaven @bitcoin_eagle @Rich_Pluta @grok P.S. we now have 2 lines. Blueline non-rare-earth and Redline US-rare-earth. Both 100% domestic from mining to fabrication to assembly.

@bitcoin_eagle @Rich_Pluta @ModalMotors @grok They also offer one line using Niron Magnetics' nitride magnets that have comparable performance to the rare earth magnets (a bit better on some dimensions, bit worse on others).

@JoelDennison4 @Rich_Pluta Send us an email at info@modalmotors.com we’re doing live motor demos at our facility in Farmington Hills, MI.

@ModalMotors @Rich_Pluta Oh, awesome! I’m a Michigan local as well - @ModalMotors I’d love to see your operation sometime! This is critical tech IMO

@soil_owner @Rich_Pluta @BicameralMoid Spec sheet coming soon the team is finalizing it. SmFeN. We have more than one supplier as every company should. 60 30 10 rule. We do custom motor development currently. OTS coming 2027.

@Rich_Pluta @BicameralMoid @ModalMotors Where can I even find spec sheets, let alone purchase them? Niron is the only company producing FeN magnets right now, and they're still not out of lab scale production, so where exactly is Modal getting the magnets? Doesn't pass the smell test.

@ZECTBynmo @Rich_Pluta @Abhindas1 We have running motors with production volume deliveries beginning Q4 2026. Spec sheets coming soon.

@Rich_Pluta @Abhindas1 @ModalMotors Because they haven't solved the (very real) challenges to manufacturing these magnets. Lab results are not enough to prove commercial viability