MagneMotion Granted U.S. Patent of Its Magnetic Levitation System

MagLev Technology to Harness Attractive Magnetic Forces to Enhance
Suspension, Guidance and Propulsion of Vehicles on a Guideway

MagneMotion, a developer and manufacturer of assembly automation,
material handling and transportation solutions using electro-magnetic
technology, announced today that its magnetic levitation system
(MagLev) has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 6,973,701. The patent
recognizes MagneMotion's use of a single magnetic structure to provide
suspension, guidance and propulsion of vehicles on a guideway,
eliminating a level of complexity and costs found in other MagLev
systems. MagneMotion's MagLev is based on a wide-gap EMS
(Electro-magnetic Suspension) which uses Linear Synchronous Motors for
propulsion
MagneMotion's MagLev development efforts are geared towards the
urban environment and represent an alternative to light rail and
automated people movers. Although the technology can achieve high
speeds found in competitive technologies, MagneMotion has focused on
the urban transportation market, where small vehicles on an elevated
guideway can maneuver city streets with frequent stops. The technology
is cost competitive with other forms of city transportation,
environmentally friendly and inherently safe. MagneMotion has a
working prototype at its facility, funded in part with grants from the
Federal Transit Administration.
"Our MagLev patent solidifies our position as a leader in MagLev
technology and clearly differentiates our system from others in the
marketplace. It enables us to develop a cost effective system with
broad appeal to transportation planners worldwide, both public and
private," said Todd Webber, co-founder and president of MagneMotion.
Although it is true some high speed MagLev systems may be expensive,
we have concentrated on the urban market, where top speeds of 100 mph,
tight radius turns and vehicles that can accelerate quickly to reduce
trip time are a real alternative for communities with acute
transportation needs."
Competitive designs in use typically use two electro-magnetic
structures; one for suspension and guidance, and another for
propulsion. This makes them heavier, more complex, and therefore
inherently more expensive to design, build and operate. MagneMotion's
single magnetic configuration simplifies both the vehicle and guideway
structures as well as the control system, resulting in significant
cost savings.
MagneMotion provides the world's most advanced electromagnetic
transportation, assembly and logistics solutions. The company's
renowned scientists have captured the power of Linear Synchronous
Motor (LSM) and MagLev technology to create faster, more efficient,
longer lasting and more affordable automated manufacturing and
transportation systems. LSM technology underpins the company's
QuickStick(TM), a breakthrough in powering manufacturing and logistics
systems, as well as a new class of elevators developed for the U.S.
Navy. Organization's ranging from government agencies to major
consumer goods companies and value added resellers rely on MagneMotion
for superior results.
For more information on MagneMotion Inc., please visit the company
website: www.magnemotion.com, or contact MagneMotion at
twebber@magnemotion.com.