Conifer Systems designs and manufactures high‑performance powertrains and motors for drones, robots, data centers, and mobility applications, all produced in the United States with a focus on eliminating foreign rare‑earth dependencies. Their proprietary axial‑flux architecture and low‑cost high‑speed winding process deliver up to 2.5× peak torque density and 1.5× max thrust for drone motors, while in‑wheel powertrains achieve a 15% range increase without rare‑earth magnets. The company targets customers seeking higher efficiency, reduced inertia, and supply‑chain resilience across a range of high‑torque and high‑thrust use cases.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Manufacturers of drones, robots, data‑center equipment, and mobility vehicles often rely on imported electric motors that use scarce rare‑earth magnets and costly, low‑density designs, leading to high material expenses, supply‑chain risk, and sub‑optimal performance.
Solution
Conifer Systems produces high‑performance electric powertrains and motors using a proprietary axial‑flux architecture and a high‑speed winding process. By halving the amount of active material and eliminating rare‑earth magnets, the company achieves up to double the torque‑to‑mass ratio at a fraction of the capital cost. All products are manufactured in the United States, removing foreign supply‑chain dependencies. The resulting motor families deliver higher torque density, greater thrust, reduced inertia, and lighter form factors for drones, robots, in‑wheel vehicle drivetrains, and data‑center/HVAC applications. Customers receive ready‑to‑install, drop‑in replacements that improve range, efficiency, and overall system performance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are OEMs and system integrators developing drones, industrial robots, electric‑vehicle powertrains, and data‑center or HVAC equipment that require high torque density and supply‑chain resilience.
Features
- Proprietary axial‑flux stator design that halves active material, delivering 2× torque per mass
- High‑speed, low‑cost winding process reducing capital expenditures to 1/10 of conventional methods
- Use of globally abundant magnets with 0% rare‑earth content, eliminating foreign material dependencies
- High‑thrust drone motors offering 2.5× peak torque density and 1.5× maximum thrust
- Robot actuators with +30% motor constant per mass and 15% lower inertia
- In‑wheel geared powertrains providing a 15% range increase and compatible with 10″–24″ wheels
- Data‑center and HVAC motors achieving IE8 efficiency with 50% reductions in length and weight