BlackBox Energy Systems

About

Problem

Motors that are inefficient, hot, and loud--and not made in America

Solution

The TruVolt® is a rugged, compact, axial flux motor built for high performance and low heat signature, with near-silent operation and integrated electronics all in one ruggedized 2hp, 12lb unit.

Field Validation

We’ve delivered a custom motor for an underwater drone, and they want more. Technology Maturity (TRL): TRL 7-8 live deployment.

Strategic Advantage

The stator design is patented, the coil winding apparatus is proprietary and non-obvious, and the electronics and firmware are proprietary.

Go-to-Market

Navy SBIR, and direct contacts to OEMs, seeking additional SBIRs and connections to primes.

Dual-Use Potential

Excellent and competitively priced option for fans, blowers, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and is capable of servoing. The integrated controller features VFD functionality, performance sensors, and is PLC programmable, enabling the replacement of multiple motor configurations with one motor. We have LOIs for 10,000+ units once we can deliver.

Team

Dr. Elijah Jensen (PhD physics, and Master's EE), PI on multiple NASA STTRs, 12 years of space-based power systems with work on the ISS and Artemis mission. Joshua Rimmer, COO, 15 years Army, Bronze Star, and 16 years manufacturing.

Primary User

Unmanned and autonomous systems OEMs