John Morehead
Principal Consultant Motion Mechatronics LLC
John Morehead is principal consultant at Motion Mechatronics LLC, the firm he founded in 2016 after 20+ years in executive management with leading U.S. and European electric motor and motion control manufacturers.
John’s knowledge and perspective on the motor industry is based on having visited motor manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, Taiwan, Morocco, Turkey, India and all over Europe. He is retained by North American, European and Asian motors and motion manufacturers to develop and help implement strategic growth initiatives such as M&A, investment, go-to-market strategy, product roadmaps and development, technology acquisition, licensing and strategic alliances.
John’s particular area of expertise encompasses fractional horsepower motors, gearing and controls although he has successfully completed projects ranging from UAV drone motors and ESCs to 800 Volt EV motor systems and everything in between. Prior to Motion Mechatronics, John held executive roles at Bodine Electric, Bison Gear & Engineering, Dunkermotoren, and Crouzet Motors/Innovista Sensors.
A graduate of the University of Kentucky, John was a successful international licensing and technology transfer consultant for two decades before entering the motor field.
2025 Agenda Sessions
Panel Discussion Innovating for the Next Generation of EV Motors: Opportunities in Performance and E
This panel explores how the evolution of electric motor technology is essential to meet the growing demands of electric vehicles. This session will focus on breakthroughs that drive higher efficiency, reduced weight, and enhanced performance in the motors powering the future of transportation.
- Cutting-edge materials and designs to improve power density and efficiency.
- Reducing motor weight without compromising performance for extended vehicle range.
- The role of AI and smart control systems in optimizing motor operation.
- Overcoming challenges in scalability and manufacturing for mass-market adoption.
Wednesday 04 June 15:25 - 16:10 E-Mobility Stage
Advancements in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering and Automation
This panel explores how the evolution of electric motor technology is essential to meet the growing demands of electric vehicles. This session will focus on breakthroughs that drive higher efficiency, reduced weight, and enhanced performance in the motors powering the future of transportation.
- Cutting-edge materials and designs to improve power density and efficiency.
- Reducing motor weight without compromising performance for extended vehicle range.
- The role of AI and smart control systems in optimizing motor operation.
- Overcoming challenges in scalability and manufacturing for mass-market adoption.