YASA
Sam Smith is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as Lead Design Engineer at YASA, focusing on innovative powertrain solutions for the automotive sector. Previously, Sam held key roles as Senior Development Engineer at Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd., specializing in pneumatic brake control systems for the rail industry, and as Lead Engineer at DTR VMS Ltd., where advanced technical products were developed to enhance vehicle comfort. Early career experiences included positions as a Hydraulic Technician at M-Sport, where responsibilities involved auditing and testing hydraulic systems for Ford World Rally Cars, and as a Workshop Technician at the University of Derby, supporting engine and gearbox rebuilds. Sam holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Motorsport Engineering from the University of Derby.
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YASA
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YASA was founded on the principle that small, light electric motors would play a growing role in meeting both the strict emissions targets being set globally in a wide range of industries and the requirement for greater efficiency through electrification.The Company was incorporated in 2009 based on a unique patented motor technology invented bythe Company’s founder and CTO Dr Tim Woolmer whilst studying for his DPhil at Oxford University. The unique YASA motor technology is ideal for a range of mobile applications such as hydraulics replacement, power generation, traction and propulsion and hybridisation. YASA Motors manufactures a range of standard electric motors and generators based on our unique motor topology at our factory and Company Headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The YASA-750, YASA-250 and YASA-400 products have been designed to be integrated into customers’ products in a range of markets and industries with minimal application engineering. In addition to our standard products, YASA has a design and development team dedicated to making bespoke motors for customers for medium-high volume applications.