LaunchPoint® designs and manufactures lightweight, high-specific-power motors, starter/generators and alternators for combat aircraft, uncrewed aircraft systems, and airborne pods. Our patented ironless axial-flux motor/generator technology delivers unmatched Size, Weight, and Power.
Made in the USA, trusted in the toughest missions.
Our Latest Developments
Growler Power
LaunchPoint has been selected by L3Harris to develop and manufacture the power generation unit (PGU) for an advanced electronic warfare pod application over the coming decades.
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Technology Breakthroughs
Higher Power Density
30% to 50% greater kW/kg
Lightweight & Efficient
> 97% efficiency in a compact form factor
Scalable and Modular
Patented 2kW to 250kW modular systems
Better Thermal Management
2X to 3X increase in thermal performance
Sealed Magnet Array
Patented hermetically sealed magnet array
Multi-Layer Single-Turn Winding
Patented design mitigates common winding faults
Fault-Tolerant Design Features
Fault Mitigation
Patented winding arrangement with integrated fuse elements for phase-to-phase fault protection
Fail-Operational
Patent-pending dual-core architecture maintains partial operation after faults
Our Patented Designs
Advanced Control
SiC-based controllers with SmartPoint optimal performance
Versatile Applications
Bi-directional operation as motors or generators from 1.5kW to 250kW
The LaunchPoint team is a diverse and experienced group of scientists and engineers recognized as world experts in electric power generation and propulsion technology. We consult with the world’s top aerospace and automotive companies to design, customize and manufacture the optimal propulsion and power generation systems for their applications.
We are passionately focused on crafting optimal solutions to extend flight for the unmanned aerial vehicle and Advanced Air Mobility markets. Our customers are global Fortune 500 companies, aerospace, defense, automotive and air vehicle integrators.