Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) has been selected by C-Motive Technologies as its manufacturing partner for the commercialization of C-Motive's ZeroMag® electrostatic motor platform and Cascade H-Bridge medium voltage drive system, according to a press release.

Under the agreement, Richardson Electronics will provide design-for-manufacturing, engineering support, pilot production, production test development, quality planning, regulatory support, and volume manufacturing services for C-Motive's motor drive controller, with commercial production targeted to begin in 2027. Manufacturing will take place primarily at Richardson Electronics' facility in LaFox, Illinois.

C-Motive's ZeroMag motor technology uses electrostatic forces rather than permanent magnets to generate torque, eliminating the need for rare-earth magnets and reducing copper content compared to conventional electric motors. The technology is designed for stationary industrial applications such as direct-drive conveyor systems and high-volume, low-speed fans.

C-Motive estimates the addressable market for high-torque, low-speed motors in material handling and conveyance systems at nearly $3 billion.

"Our team brings deep expertise in design-for-manufacturing, advanced power electronics, and scalable production," said Greg Peloquin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Richardson Electronics' Power & Microwave Technologies and Green Energy Solutions groups.

Katharine Geramita, Chief Operating Officer at C-Motive, said Richardson Electronics' "engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain capabilities" make the company a partner to help scale C-Motive's technology for industrial customers.