With Helix: The next-generation electric powertrains
At first glance, the Triumph TE-1 is instantly recognizable as a performance bike from the iconic British motorcycle brand. It rides and handles like a Triumph triple cylinder internal combustion sports motorcycle too. Yet the TE-1 is no ordinary Triumph. It’s the company’s first foray into the world of electric vehicles. And it’s the final prototype in a ground-breaking collaboration between Triumph and Helix that has the power to challenge assumptions about what electric motorbikes can really do.
What an intense focus on innovation, particularly for striving forward in affordable and high density electric powertrains for multiple industries that are transitioning to a sustainable lowcarbon transportation .
Helix (formerly Integral e-Drive) is a full-service supplier of premium electric powertrains.
The UK-based company provides access to outstanding performance for makers of electric and hybrid cars, motorcycles and boats, as well as next-gen industrial and aerospace applications, through its proprietary Scalable Core Technology. With over 20 years of experience, Helix combines in-depth powertrain expertise with a proven track record to undertake key design, development and manufacturing projects supporting OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in delivering exciting sustainable products to market.
The 3DEXPERIENCE is at the center of everything we do in terms of design and then following through to production.
Steve Walker, Principal Design Engineer, Helix
Advanced modeling reduces design cycles
Compact, light and powerful, Helix’s electric motors are known for delivering unrivalled power density.
A long-term user of CATIA, Helix now takes advantage of the latest version of the design software in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, using it to design all parts, including those with complex manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, or that require significant investment for tooling, such as casting or injection molding.
“Whether we’re designing parts to be cast, machined, injection molded or realized by any other manufacturing process, CATIA gives us the toolset to produce high-quality, production ready models and associated technical drawings quickly and efficiently,” Powell explained.
“Features such as Wall Thickness Analysis and Draft Analysis help us reduce the number of design cycles and improve the final part quality.”
CATIA’s rich functionality and seamless connectivity to other apps on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform allows Helix’s designers to rapidly progress through the product definition process from initial concept designs to fully detailed production designs.
Electric powertrain developer Helix has broken records and won awards for its high-performance electric motors and inverters. It is driving continuous improvements with 3DEXPERIENCE to achieve a finely tuned design and streamline engineering process from concept to manufacturing.
“The 3DEXPERIENCE is integral to how we create things”
“It’s at the center of everything we do in terms of design and then following through to production. It has been fundamental to delivering challenging concepts like the Triumph TE-1 as it allows us to get to the prototype motorcycles as fast as possible. We simply wouldn’t be able to operate the way we do without it.” said Steve Walker, principal design engineer at Helix.
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