Schubeler has partnered with HEGGEMANN to develop and manufacture electric motors for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), combining expertise in propulsion technology and aerospace-certified production.
Schubeler designs and manufactures small series of electric propulsion systems, in particular electric motors, electric ducted fans and compressors, primarily for aerospace and AAM customers.
The partnership between Schubeler and HEGGEMANN leverages their respective expertise, creating a comprehensive solution for aerospace and advanced air mobility companies seeking certified electric motors for their aircraft.
Schubeler and HEGGEMANN are prominent members of the long-established aerospace hub in the Lippstadt/Paderborn area. Executives from both companies have known each other for years, and the recent acceleration of AAM has provided an opportunity for close collaboration.
Daniel Schubeler, Schubeler Founder and Co-CEO, commented, “This partnership is a very important step towards making electric propulsion real. We experience that Advanced Air Mobility customers entrusting us with the development of their propulsive units are already focused on industrialization, even though it won’t happen before a couple of years.
“With Schubeler, they have the right partner for developing, prototyping and manufacturing small series production of these units but thanks to our partnership with HEGGEMANN, they can kick off the development phase with the confidence that there is a secured path for large volume production in accordance with aviation standards when the time comes.”
Robert Heggemann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, HEGGEMANN AG, added, “Electric propulsion is an obvious application where we can deploy our long-standing expertise in manufacturing aviation-grade components and systems. Manufacturing aerospace-certified components presents unique technical challenges as everyone can read it in the papers and HEGGEMANN brings to a relatively novel technology years of experience in manufacturing and servicing safety-critical aerospace components under its Production Organization Approvals.
“The partnership between Schubeler and HEGGEMANN offers prospective customers dual access to the most advanced knowledge in electric propulsion in the market with Schubeler and highly experienced and trusted industrial production capabilities with HEGGEMANN in full compliance with the most stringent aviation requirements.”
Daniel Schubeler concluded, “I’ve been wanting to work with Robert for years. Both of us and our teams are really excited by this unique combination of talents.”
