From Gearmotors to Traction Systems: The Versatility of Custom Design

The push toward electrification, automation, and the energy transition has led to growing demand for tailor-made solutions in the electromechanical field. In this context, custom design—the adaptation of components based on specific application needs—is not only a competitive advantage, but a true necessity.

VMF has long been an industrial partner in the production of punched laminations for electric motors, supporting clients during the critical phase of product industrialization. From gearmotors to traction systems, including linear motors and special solutions, our production versatility allows us to effectively respond even to the most complex requirements.

Gearmotors: Compactness, Torque, and Adaptability

Gearmotors combine motor and reducer in a single body, making them ideal for applications requiring high torque at low speed with compact dimensions. They are used across various sectors, from industrial automation to logistics, robotics, and handling.

To meet this range of applications, it is essential to offer laminations capable of adapting to specific geometries, tight tolerances, and targeted magnetic specifications. At VMF, we manufacture stator and rotor stacks based on customer design requirements, ensuring high precision in punching and stacking to optimize final gearmotor performance.

Traction Systems: Reliability in Motion

In electric traction systems—such as those used in industrial, rail, marine, or construction vehicles—motor performance must be consistent, reliable, and long-lasting. These are often high-stress applications, where temperature, vibration, and intensive cycles test every component.

In such cases, the industrialization of the lamination requires high-quality materials and flawless production processes, from magnetic steel selection to stacking integrity, from welding or interlocking to final quality control. Our modular approach enables the handling of both small volumes for prototyping or pre-series, and large volumes for serial production.

A Flexible Approach to Process Design

The essence of custom design lies not only in the final product but also in how it is manufactured. VMF does not design the motor itself, but specializes in the design of the manufacturing process—transforming the customer’s technical idea into a component that is industrialized, efficient, and repeatable.

This means assisting the client in selecting the appropriate punching technologies (laser, high-speed press, progressive die), defining the stacking method, developing tools, and optimizing production cycles. Every project is treated as unique, with constant dialogue between our technicians and the client’s design teams.

Proximity, Expertise, and Speed

Custom manufacturing also means ensuring fast turnaround and responsiveness. Our production model—integrated, flexible, and entirely based in Italy—allows us to remain close to our clients both geographically and operationally.

We are able to act swiftly during development, testing, and industrialization phases, reducing lead times and enhancing overall product quality.

From compact gearmotors to traction systems for heavy-duty vehicles, the diversity of applications requires a tailored approach. VMF is the ideal partner to turn any project into a concrete, precise, and reliable production process. Our strength lies in the ability to adapt methods—not just materials—to deliver components that truly make a difference.