Revolutionizing Motor Performance with Ultra-High Frequency GaN Technology

Aionstrom - The physics haven't changed. The switching frequency has.
World's first 500 kHz integrated motor controller

The physics haven't
changed. The switching
frequency has.

Ultra-compact motor control for machines that fly, walk, and drive. Aionstrom integrates the controller inside the motor - no drive box, no cabling, no wasted weight.

Revolutionizing motor performance with ultra-high frequency technology.
Low voltage · <100V & <50kW
High voltage · up to 1500V & 100kW
Switching frequencySame motor · same physics
Conventional controller20 kHz
Aionstrom controller500 kHz
25× the switching frequency → smaller magnetics, less heat, room to integrate the controller inside the motor housing.
Integrated controllers

500 kHz makes true motor integration possible.

01

40 – 60% smaller

The controller lives inside the motor - no external drive box.

02

Shared cooling

Motor and controller share one thermal system instead of two.

03

+15% efficiency at partial load

High switching frequency shrinks magnetic losses where it matters most.

04

THD < 5%

Cleaner power output with minimal EMC filtering needed.

05

Fewer harmonics reach the motor

500 kHz switching pushes harmonic content far above the motor's electrical bandwidth, so windings and core see cleaner current - less parasitic heating, less acoustic noise, and a longer motor lifetime.

What integration changes

Lower system cost - eliminates the drive box, cabling, separate enclosure, and installation labour.

Higher reliability - fewer connectors, fewer interfaces, fewer failure points.

Faster integration - customers receive a single unit, ready to mount.

Competitive advantage

Aionstrom vs. conventional 20 kHz controllers.

MetricConventionalAionstromImprovement
Efficiency92 – 95%97 – 99%+2 to +7%
Power density3 – 5 kW/kg10 – 15 kW/kg+200 to +300%
System volumeBaseline−60%−60%
Torque ripple15 – 25%< 5%−75%

Why we win

1

World's first 500 kHz integrated controller

No competitor is there yet.

2

Ultra-high switching frequency

Compact magnetics, clean power, minimal filtering.

3

Co-designed system

Controller engineered together with the motor and thermal management.

Two voltage tracks, one architecture

Built for your voltage class and power range.

High voltage

400V – 1500V

10 kW – 1000 kW+
5 – 15 kW/kg
Power density, up to +300%
>98.5%
Efficiency
−40 to −60%
System volume vs. conventional
Shorter
Cable runs, reduced losses
400V - Industrial, commercial EVs, aerospace · 10 – 300 kW
800V - High-performance EVs, heavy industry, marine · 50 – 1000 kW
1500V - Direct BESS connection, remote application, wind power · 50 – 500 kW
Low voltage

< 100V

1 kW – 50 kW
50,000+ RPM
Speed
>98.5%
Efficiency
<5%
Torque ripple, −75% vs. conventional
−60%
Footprint vs. traditional drives
Applications - Robotics, e-bikes, servo drives, HVAC, pumps, drones
Motor types - SRM, BLDC, PMSM, Stepper

Numbers depend strongly on the chosen motor type - contact us directly for figures specific to your application.

Motor technology

Innovative motor design, not just faster switching.

500 kHz control unlocks motor topologies that conventional 20 kHz drives can't fully exploit - starting with magnet-free reluctance motors, and extending across our full portfolio of efficient designs.

Flagship topology Switched Reluctance (SRM)

No magnets, no rare earth materials, rugged construction. Stable at extreme temperatures with fault-tolerant operation - and at 500 kHz, torque ripple drops to where SRM finally competes with PMSM on smoothness.

Motor typeKey benefitTypical applications
Switched Reluctance (SRM)Magnet-free, extreme tempsTurbo compressors, vacuum pumps
Synchronous ReluctanceNo magnets, high efficiencyIndustrial drives, HVAC
Axial FluxUltra-high torque densityeVTOL, EVs, marine thrusters
Radial Flux PMSMHigh efficiency, smoothIndustrial automation, robotics
Bearingless (AMB)Integrated bearing, high speedTurbo pumps, compressors, flywheels
LinearPrecision force controlSemiconductor, CNC, medical
Transverse FluxExtreme torque at low speedDirect drive wind, marine
Induction (AC)Rugged, cost-effectivePumps, fans, compressors
IPM / SPMHigh power densityEVs, robotics, high-performance

High-speed capability: 50,000 - 100,000+ RPM - turbo compressors, vacuum pumps, electric turbos, spindles, flywheel storage.

Where it's needed

Where high-performance motor control matters.

Automotive & Rail

  • EV traction motors (400V, 800V)
  • Electric turbos (100k+ RPM)
  • Power steering
  • Commercial vehicle drives
  • High-speed train traction

Aerospace & Robotics

  • eVTOL & regional jet propulsion
  • Flight control actuation
  • Collaborative & surgical robots
  • AMR
  • Dexterous grippers

Energy & Marine

  • Direct-drive wind turbines
  • Flywheel energy storage
  • Electric ship propulsion
  • Offshore thrusters & winches

Industrial & Drones

  • CNC spindles & feed drives
  • Oil & gas pumps
  • Packaging
  • Multirotor propulsion
  • VTOL transition systems

Construction & Mining

  • Electric excavators & loaders
  • Drilling rigs
  • Concrete pumps
  • Material handling
Who we are

Two engineering teams, one integrated controller.

Martial Duchamp

Martial Duchamp

CEO · Director, InnoProManager

Development leader of next-generation 800V SiC automotive products at Infineon. Program manager of the R&D department at HMT for industrial ASIC development.

Ruben Sorensen

Ruben Sorensen

CTO · Director, Maskinel ApS

Engineering leader specializing in advanced power conversion and industrial automation solutions, from kilowatts to megawatts.

Let's build your solution

From prototype to production - we co-design with you.

Prototypes

Test our technology in your application.

Custom solutions

Tailored to your exact voltage class and power range.

Co-design

Concept to production, joint IP opportunities.

Thermal management

Advanced integrated cooling optimised for your needs.

Contact us

Name
Aionstrom - Locations

InnoProManager

Rue du Bourg 9
2502 Bienne, Switzerland
+41 76 208 20 56

Maskinel ApS

Andkaervej 19D
7100 Vejle, Denmark
+45 3086 8057