Art Aiello When people ask me what I do, I often mention (tongue in cheek) that I’m a failed engineer. I originally intended to be an electrical engineer, but after being bested early and often by the math required, I chose to play to my writing strengths. That’s why I continue to admire engineers in our industry. While I can’t personally design a vehicle or piece of equipment, I can appreciate the myriad considerations engineers must make in balancing often competing interests. These include power, size, weight and serviceability. For electrified machines, much depends upon electric motors, as they often must replace traditional fluid or mechanical power components. As with most parts, there is no “one size fits all.” Among the choices are axial and radial flux motors. Matrishvan Raval, head of product for electric motor maker Turntide, explained when it is wise to specify an axial flux motor in a vehicle or machine. Read more about the five reasons to consider using an axial flux motor in your next machine. Have a comment or story idea? Contact editor Art Aiello. | 
