Gati Drives builds rare-earth-free electric motors for Indian appliance and HVAC manufacturers
The Ahmedabad-based company makes single-phase motors it claims can match brushless efficiency without neodymium magnets, and recently raised a pre-seed round from Campus Fund.
Gati Drives, a startup founded in 2023, has developed electric motors for appliances, HVAC systems, and automation without relying on rare-earth materials. Co-founders Suyash Mishra and Gajendra Jain, both former engineers at Naxatra Labs and Motorama, aim to provide cost-effective and efficient solutions for Indian manufacturers concerned about China's rare-earth export controls.
The company's flagship motors, the GD60 and GD90, are Slip Synchronous Permanent Magnet (SSPM) motors that use ferrite magnets produced in India instead of rare-earth magnets. These motors boast exceptional efficiency, with the GD60 achieving up to 92% and the GD90 reaching 94%. Gati Drives' controllers run on locally produced RISC-V microcontrollers, ensuring self-starting capabilities.
The company's innovative design is not only environmentally friendly but also easier to maintain, as damaged components can be replaced individually rather than requiring a complete motor replacement. Gati Drives targets HVAC systems, air coolers, exhaust and ventilation, and robotics and automation applications. CEO Mishra revealed that the company has developed motors up to 200 watts for the appliance sector, with plans to expand into industrial applications as the technology matures.
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