Company Research Report: Linear Labs, Inc.
Company Overview
Name and Mission
Name: Linear Labs, Inc.
Mission: To accelerate humanity and end suffering through groundbreaking engineering, bringing smarter energy to the world with high-powered electrification solutions.
Founding Details
Founded By: Fred Hunstable and Brad Hunstable.
Founding Year: No specific founding year is mentioned.
Key People
- Brad Hunstable: Founder & CEO
- Fred Hunstable: Inventor, Founder & CTO
- Mary Korn: CFO
- Erik Hatch: Vice President of Engineering
- Csaba Sipőcz: Director of Software Engineering
- Jon Hurry: Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
- James Harrington: Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
Headquarters
Location: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue
No information is available.
Notable Attributes
Linear Labs is known for its innovative electrification systems, specifically the development of the world's most efficient motor system by integrating superior motors, advanced controllers, and high-performance software with remarkable torque and efficiency improvements.
Products
Overview
Linear Labs specializes in high-torque, fully integrated electrification systems designed for use in a wide range of applications, leveraging proprietary motor topologies and advanced engineering to deliver superior performance.
Products Offered
1. HET Light Series
- Description: A lightweight version of their electric motor system offering exceptional torque delivery, targeted for light electric vehicles, micromobility solutions, and other industrial applications.
- Key Features:
- No gear reduction
- Use of fewer motors in a system
- Less weight and maintenance
- Up to 40% lower electrical consumption
- Increased range for micromobility applications
- Adaptable for various form factors
Key Product Specifications (HL-45 Motor)
- Nominal Power: 1.5 kW
- Peak Power: 3.0 kW
- Nominal Torque: 100 Nm
- Peak Torque: 240 Nm
- Peak Efficiency: 94%
- RPM Range: 0-1,300
- Mass: 9.8 kg
- Volume: 3.5 l
- Exterior Dimensions: Diameter - 233mm, Length - 83mm
Recent Developments
Recent Developments
- Expansion Plans: Linear Labs raised $6 million in October 2020 to expand EV motor manufacturing capabilities, aiming to make Fort Worth an advanced manufacturing center.
New Product Launches
- No new specific product launches mentioned beyond the HET Light Series.
New Features
- High-performance software integrations providing real-time motor decision-making with 2X torque and a 30% increase in efficiency compared to leading motor systems.
Partnerships
- Strategic Partnership: Linear Labs entered a public/private partnership with the city of Fort Worth, approved for nearly $70 million in incentives, aiming to stimulate technological growth and establish the city as a tech hub.