LaunchPoint EPS designs and manufactures high specific power electric machines and controllers for aerospace and Advanced Air Mobility applications, focusing on power generation systems ranging from 1.5 kW to 250 kW. Their technology addresses the need for efficient, lightweight propulsion solutions that enhance the performance and operational range of unmanned aerial vehicles and air mobility platforms.
Funding
$11.7M 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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Problem
The aerospace and Advanced Air Mobility industries require high-performance electric propulsion systems to enhance the efficiency and range of unmanned aerial vehicles and air mobility platforms. Existing solutions often lack the necessary power density and optimized system integration for these demanding applications.
Solution
LaunchPoint EPS designs and manufactures high specific power electric machines and controllers tailored for aerospace and Advanced Air Mobility applications. Their technology focuses on delivering efficient, lightweight propulsion solutions optimized as complete systems. These electric machines and gensets, ranging from 1.5 kW to 250 kW, can be either air or liquid-cooled and are controlled with SmartPoint™ software. LaunchPoint's solutions address the need for optimized vehicle propulsion and power generation, extending flight capabilities for unmanned aerial vehicles and enabling air mobility for passenger and cargo applications.
Target Audience
The primary customers are global Fortune 500 companies, aerospace, defense, automotive, and air vehicle integrators in the unmanned aerial vehicle and Advanced Air Mobility markets.
Features
- High specific power electric machines and controllers
- Power generation systems ranging from 1.5 kW to 250 kW
- Air or liquid-cooled options for electric machines and gensets
- SmartPoint™ software for advanced control
- MAAP® (Modeling Advanced Aircraft Propulsion Tool) software suite for optimizing electric propulsion systems
- Optimized system integration for enhanced performance