General Atomics
Company Description
General Atomics is a defense and diversified technologies company, founded in 1955 as a Division of General Dynamics and acquired by the Blue family in 1986. GA and affiliated companies operate on five continents and include GA Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).
GA-ASI produces a series of unmanned aircraft and provides electro-optical, radar, signals intelligence, and automated airborne surveillance systems. GA’s Electromagnetic Systems Division produces electro-magnetic aircraft launch and recovery systems for the US Navy, satellite surveillance, electro-magnetic rail gun, high power laser, hypervelocity projectile, and power conversion systems.
GA is the principal private sector participant in thermonuclear fusion research through its internationally recognized DIII-D and inertial confinement programs for the US Department of Energy. GA developed the UCSD Supercomputer Center and has constructed more than 60 TRIGA nuclear research reactors in 24 countries. GA is a leader in development of next-generation nuclear fission and high-temperature materials technologies.
Other GA affiliates include General Atomics Europe GmbH with principal facilities in the German States of Saxony and Brandenburg, Heathgate Resources Pty Ltd (South Australia), GA Uranium Resources Group, and the GA-Honeywell uranium conversion partnership.
The company occupies 8+ million square feet of engineering, laboratory and manufacturing facilities and comprises over 13,000 employees.
Electric Motors and Drives
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures a variety of modular power drives, permanent magnet motors and generators, linear synchronous motors, and adjustable speed drive systems. GA-EMS unique technologies are engineered to deliver maximum efficiency, power density and reliability. We excel at product customization and specialized manufacturing to meet exacting requirements for new and retrofit system applications.
Permanent Magnet Motors and Generators
GA-EMS permanent magnet motors are designed for constant power output through an extended speed range. Our proprietary advanced composite magnet retention technology offers a two-to-three times volume reduction in the required containment structure, reducing the magnetic gap which allows for higher power density. The result is an efficient, compact, high speed solution for use in a broad range of power and propulsion applications.
Our generator solutions can direct couple with gas turbines, eliminating the need for auxiliary gear boxes to help reduce capital and operating costs.
