Turntide Technologies (Turntide) will unveil the Turntide Axial Flux Electric Drive Unit (EDU) during CONEXPO-CON/AGG (CONEXPO). This Axial Flux EDU provides electric and hybrid system manufacturers of any size with a configurable, proven and scalable platform that can remove months, if not years, of component-level testing, decreasing time and cost to market.  Many manufacturers are moving away from separate motors, power electronics, and gearing/differential from different manufacturers in favor of fully integrated electric propulsion systems—EDUs. This shift is driven by the need for speed/cost to market and increased efficiency, higher voltage systems, and limited space under the hood. Since validating individual motors, inverters, and power electronics can take months to years, Turntide’s fully validated EDU platform is poised to significantly reduce that burden. The Turntide Axial Flux EDU enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to simplify and accelerate new/enhanced product development. “We’ve created a highly configurable and scalable EDU that easily fits into a wide range of applications from high-performance recreation vehicles to electric construction equipment,” said Steve Hornyak, Turntide CEO. “By handling the integration, validation, and testing upfront, our EDU decreases the risk, time and cost of bringing new products to market.”  The new Turntide Axial Flux EDU is a modular platform designed for scaling across a wide range of vehicle and equipment architectures as well as lowering total cost of ownership. Compared to a radial flux motor, the axial flux EDU delivers 53 percent higher torque density with 58 percent less size and 37 percent less weight, giving OEMs a highly efficient, space-saving solution for electrified and hybrid vehicles.