coppertalk

By Andy Kireta Jr., Vice President Market Development, Copper Development Association Inc.

CDA this month exhibited at the Healthcare Facilities and Expo in Chicago for the second year in a row. Attendees who visited the CDA booth included architects, specifiers, hospital staff and manufacturers of healthcare products. Our goal was to highlight copper’s antimicrobial properties and show how copper can promote human health in the healthcare environment. Read more…

By Bob Weed, CDA Vice President, OEM

We know that copper rotor motors designed specifically for high efficiency will outperform their conventional counterparts. Replacing an aluminum rotor with a copper rotor motor will increase the advantages of an induction motor – and the performance of plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles.  Read more…

By Bob Weed, CDA Vice President, OEM

The Copper Rotor Motor : An Alternative to Permanent Magnet Motors in Hybrid or Plug-in Electric Vehicles (EVs)

It’s a time of change and innovation in the auto industry. Automotive manufacturers are looking at options to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. As a result, electric propulsion has become a popular alternative. Read more…