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Looking back, 2025 was a year of acceleration for frameless motors.
Across Europe and North America, more OEMs moved beyond pilot projects and started integrating frameless motors into real product platforms. Robotics, medical systems, and precision automation all contributed to this momentum.
As we step into 2026, however, the conversation has changed. OEMs are no longer asking whether frameless motors make sense. Instead, they’re asking a more practical question:
Who can support frameless motor integration reliably, not just technically, but over the full product lifecycle?
A frameless motor consists of only two active components:
the stator
the rotor
There is no housing, no bearings, and no shaft provided by the motor manufacturer. While this sounds simple, it fundamentally shifts responsibility—and opportunity—to the system designer.
In real-world European and North American projects, frameless motors allow OEMs to:
integrate torque directly into joints or structures
reduce overall system size and weight
design more efficient thermal paths
These advantages became especially evident during 2025, when compact integration and faster design iteration cycles were critical.
Across multiple industries, 2025 revealed clear patterns in how frameless motors were specified and sourced.
Collaborative robots, AMRs, and compact actuator modules continued to expand rapidly in 2025.
Frameless motors made it easier for OEMs to achieve:
smooth torque output
high torque density
slimmer joint architectures
As robot designs became more compact, traditional housed motors increasingly became a limitation rather than a solution.
Another defining 2025 trend was the move away from “standard” frameless motors.
OEMs began requesting:
winding designs optimized for actual duty cycles
stator geometries matched to mechanical structures
rotor solutions tuned for control performance, not just torque
During this phase, engineering-oriented manufacturers—including companies like Modar Motor—were often invited into the design process earlier. Early technical collaboration helped OEMs balance electromagnetic performance, thermal constraints, and manufacturability before problems appeared downstream.
If 2025 taught the industry one hard lesson, it was this:
A strong prototype means very little if production consistency cannot be maintained.
OEMs experienced delays when performance varied from batch to batch. As a result, process discipline and repeatability became as important as headline specifications—especially for programs planned to scale in 2026.
Europe and North America remain global leaders in collaborative automation.
These applications demand motors that offer:
predictable torque behavior
stable thermal performance
long-term reliability under variable loads
Frameless motors align naturally with these requirements and continue to replace traditional designs at the joint level.
Medical OEMs increasingly use frameless motors in:
surgical robotic systems
imaging platforms
precision diagnostic devices
Low noise, smooth motion, and compact integration—prioritized during 2025 development cycles—will become baseline expectations in 2026.
Procurement decisions in Europe and North America are often strongly influenced by engineering teams.
This favors suppliers that can:
engage in technical discussions early
provide realistic performance guidance
support iterative design refinement
The industry shift in 2025 clearly moved toward this collaboration-driven model.
While torque density continues to improve, 2025 showed that uncontrolled heat quickly limits real-world performance.
For 2026, successful frameless motor designs focus on:
realistic thermal modeling
material selection
heat dissipation at the system level
rather than purely theoretical peak ratings.
Frameless motors are no longer added late in development.
They are co-designed with:
bearings
gear sets
housings or robot arms
Manufacturers with system-level understanding gained a clear advantage during 2025—and this trend will strengthen in 2026.
Modern motion systems require seamless integration with:
encoders
resolvers
temperature sensors
Mechanical tolerance control and electromagnetic stability now directly influence control performance, making close cooperation between motor and system designers essential.
By the end of 2025, many OEMs reached the same conclusion:
A slightly lower-performing motor that can be produced reliably is more valuable than an aggressive design that cannot scale.
Suppliers that emphasized internal process stability and disciplined manufacturing consistently outperformed those chasing extreme specifications.
Manufacturers such as Modar Motor, which focus on medium-scale production stability and repeatability, were better positioned to support European and North American OEMs planning multi-year programs into 2026.
Many frameless motor users are mid-sized OEMs.
They require:
customization
reasonable minimum order volumes
fast engineering communication
These needs are often best served by engineering-driven suppliers rather than volume-focused giants.
In 2026, OEMs increasingly prioritize suppliers who can:
contribute during concept design
discuss trade-offs transparently
support DFM and validation
This reduces redesign risk later in the program.
Baseline expectations now include:
structured quality management systems
process traceability
consistent inspection and validation methods
These capabilities quietly determine long-term project success.
As product lifecycles grow longer, OEMs value partners who can evolve with them.
Rather than choosing the largest name on the market, many OEMs favor engineering-driven suppliers—such as Modar Motor—that offer direct communication, flexibility, and continuity throughout the product lifecycle.
The transition from experimentation in 2025 to structured deployment in 2026 favors a specific type of supplier.
Engineering-oriented manufacturers like Modar Motor add value by:
engaging early in application discussions
aligning motor design with real manufacturing constraints
supporting stable production rather than one-off prototypes
This approach fits well with the expectations of European and North American OEMs focused on long-term system reliability.
The frameless motor market has matured significantly from 2025 to 2026.
Success now depends less on bold performance claims—and more on:
engineering collaboration
manufacturing consistency
long-term partnership thinking
OEMs who recognize these priorities will make better sourcing decisions, and suppliers who align with these realities—quietly and consistently—will shape the next generation of integrated motion systems.
