FluxWorks develops the Celestial Gear™ for contactless power transmission, enabling efficient and elegant mechatronic movement. This technology provides high performance across applications requiring safety, dexterity, and precision in motion control. The company focuses on integration for robotics, general automation, and aerospace systems.
Funding
$35K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional mechanical gears and actuators often require lubrication, are susceptible to environmental contaminants, and lack inherent overload protection, leading to increased maintenance requirements and potential system damage. This limits their reliability and efficiency in demanding operational environments.
Solution
FluxWorks provides advanced mechatronic solutions centered on magnetic gear and actuator technology, offering a lubrication-free and dust-tolerant alternative to conventional systems. These components utilize magnetic fields for torque transmission, eliminating physical contact and wear. The integrated TorqueBreaker™ feature provides inherent overload protection, preventing damage during unexpected load spikes. This approach enhances system reliability, reduces maintenance intervals, and enables high-efficiency, scalable motion control across diverse applications.
Target Audience
FluxWorks targets industries requiring high-reliability, low-maintenance motion control systems, including aerospace, robotics, industrial automation, and specialized machinery manufacturers.
Features
- Lubrication-free magnetic gearboxes and actuators for reduced maintenance and environmental impact.
- TorqueBreaker™ technology providing inherent, non-destructive overload protection.
- Dust and contaminant tolerance due to the absence of physical contact between meshing components.
- Backlash-free operation for precise motion control and improved positional accuracy.
- High efficiency, demonstrated up to 99%, reducing energy consumption.
- Physical isolation between input and output shafts, enhancing system safety and design flexibility.
- Torque transmission through solid boundaries, enabling sealed or hazardous environment applications.
- Celestial Gear™ series offering higher gear ratios (10:1
- 40:1) for applications requiring significant speed reduction.
- Coaxial Gear series offering lower gear ratios (3:1
- 10:1) suitable for fans, pumps, and propulsion systems.
- Frameless rotor options for custom integration into existing machinery.
- IoT compatibility with monitoring capabilities for predictive maintenance and performance tracking.