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1980 A company formed by 4 leading academics in the field ([[Peter John Lawrenson]] and [[Michael Stephenson]] at Leeds University, [[William Ray]] and [[Rex Davis]] at Nottingham University) with the aim of commercializing their new technology through licensing.  
Switched Reluctance Drives Ltd
 
1980 A company formed by [[Peter John Lawrenson]] and [[Michael Stephenson]] at Leeds University, [[William Ray]] and [[Rex Davis]] at Nottingham University (4 leading academics in the field) with the aim of commercializing their new motor technology through licensing.  


Switched reluctance machines were developed for a diverse range of industrial, commercial, and automotive applications.
Switched reluctance machines were developed for a diverse range of industrial, commercial, and automotive applications.
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2010 Acquired by Nidec Corporation of Japan.
2010 Acquired by Nidec Corporation of Japan.


* [https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-90000380289] ODNB
 
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* [https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-90000380289] Biography of Peter John Lawrenson, ODNB
 
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Switched Reluctance Drives Ltd

1980 A company formed by Peter John Lawrenson and Michael Stephenson at Leeds University, William Ray and Rex Davis at Nottingham University (4 leading academics in the field) with the aim of commercializing their new motor technology through licensing.

Switched reluctance machines were developed for a diverse range of industrial, commercial, and automotive applications.

1991 Lawrenson resigned his academic post to devote his full attention to the growing business.

1994 The company was acquired by Emerson Electric

2010 Acquired by Nidec Corporation of Japan.


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Sources of Information


  • [1] Biography of Peter John Lawrenson, ODNB
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