Feature Benefit  
Individual insulated particles Reduced eddy current losses  
       
Tight PM tolerance capability No material waste equal greater cost reduction  
       
Complex shapes allow for copper reduction Improved performance at lower system cost  
       
Ability to design for increased slot fill and heat removal Greater power density  
       
Allows for reduction of slot wall insulation Further cost reduction potential  
           
Isotropic material properties offer 3-D Flux path Reduced stator envelope size