Dr. Anna Ermakova
Research Associate in Additive Manufacturing of Electrical Machines| Electrical Energy Management Group University of Bristol
Dr Anna Ermakova holds an MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Coventry University and an EngD in Additive Manufacturing from the University of Strathclyde, where her research focused on the structural integrity assessment of Wire Arc Additively Manufactured steel components.
With over four years of experience in conventional manufacturing methods for metals and plastics, gained while working as a project engineer in China, Anna brings a strong foundation in both industrial and academic settings.
In November 2023, she joined the University of Bristol as a Research Associate in Additive Manufacturing of Electrical Machines. Her work focuses on using Additive Manufacturing for targeted cooling and loss reduction, developing design tools for high-performance AM coils, establishing measurement protocols for the electrical properties of AM materials, and adapting post-processing techniques for AM-built windings.
2025 Agenda Sessions
Advancing Electrical Machine Performance with Cutting Edge Additive Manufacturing for Coils
Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) offers unparalleled geometric freedom in the design of electrical machine windings, enabling new approaches to AC loss reduction, thermal management, and electrical insulation options that can unlock step changes in power-density and efficiency.
In this presentation, the state of the art in AM of coils and conductors will be presented, including design tool developments, challenges in manufacturing and post-processing, and the wide array of opportunities brought by AM. The benefits will be showcased through a recent Innovate UK supported case-study where AM delivered significant reduction in AC loss and minimised packaging volume of a high-speed automotive compressor applications, in collaboration with Technelec, UK. During this session we will deep dive on the following:
- Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) offers new design freedoms in coil and winding production
- AC loss reduction improved thermal management, and opportunity for alternative electrical insulation systems will be discussed.
- The benefits of AM will be showcased through a high-speed automotive compressor application, developed with Technelec, UK.
Tuesday 03 June 15:30 - 16:00 E-Mobility Stage
Manufacturing Technologies and Innovations
Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) offers unparalleled geometric freedom in the design of electrical machine windings, enabling new approaches to AC loss reduction, thermal management, and electrical insulation options that can unlock step changes in power-density and efficiency.
In this presentation, the state of the art in AM of coils and conductors will be presented, including design tool developments, challenges in manufacturing and post-processing, and the wide array of opportunities brought by AM. The benefits will be showcased through a recent Innovate UK supported case-study where AM delivered significant reduction in AC loss and minimised packaging volume of a high-speed automotive compressor applications, in collaboration with Technelec, UK. During this session we will deep dive on the following:
- Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) offers new design freedoms in coil and winding production
- AC loss reduction improved thermal management, and opportunity for alternative electrical insulation systems will be discussed.
- The benefits of AM will be showcased through a high-speed automotive compressor application, developed with Technelec, UK.
Panel Discussion: Innovation Through Diversity: How Women are Shaping the Future of Engineering
In this panel, the focus will be on how diversity, including gender diversity, contributes to innovation in engineering. This session will show that having women in engineering not only supports equity but also drives creativity and progress in the sector.
- The impact of diverse teams on innovation and product development
- How companies can harness diversity to stay competitive and innovative
- Foster an environment where female engineers can thrive and lead
Wednesday 04 June 10:15 - 11:00 Central Stage
Women in Engineering
In this panel, the focus will be on how diversity, including gender diversity, contributes to innovation in engineering. This session will show that having women in engineering not only supports equity but also drives creativity and progress in the sector.
- The impact of diverse teams on innovation and product development
- How companies can harness diversity to stay competitive and innovative
- Foster an environment where female engineers can thrive and lead
