Latest blogs and articles
14.07.2026
Changing The Scales For Motors
The electrification narrative has long been dominated by battery technology, but Helix Chief Engineer Jim Edwards makes a compelling case that motor innovation deserves...
09.07.2026
Trusted as a Technical Asset
Aerospace doesn't just demand high performance. It demands that performance at the lowest possible weight, to the highest possible quality standard, backed by the...
09.07.2026
Reevaluating DC-Link Capacitors for SiC Inverters
Silicon carbide is rewriting the rules of EV inverter design. But as SiC MOSFETs unlock new levels of efficiency and power density, they also...
10.06.2026
How Electric Hypercar Tech Could Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel
When the same electric motor technology powering record-breaking hypercars like the McMurtry Spéirling and Lotus Evija is repurposed to reinvent supersonic jet propulsion, the...
26.05.2026
How Simulation Unlocks Efficient and Innovative Motor Design
Traditional motor development is slow, expensive, and high-risk. Discover how sophisticated electromagnetic simulation, paired with diverse data and expert judgment, is accelerating innovation and...
14.04.2026
Shifting from Reactive to Pre-emptive Thermal Management
Temperature sensors provide only surface-level insights into motor performance. Discover how sophisticated electrothermal modeling enables pre-emptive thermal management, preventing hot spots before they damage...
07.04.2026
Axial vs. Radial Flux Motors: The Case for Application-Specific Engineering
Axial flux motors promise superior power density and compact packaging—but radial designs still dominate the market. Discover the manufacturing breakthrough finally making axial flux...
02.04.2026
Electrifying Short-Haul Aviation: Series Hybridisation as a Path to Zero-Carbon Flight
Series hybridisation can reduce fuel burn by over 70% on very short-haul flights—but it requires rethinking how aviation routes and airports operate. Discover why...
24.02.2026
Rethinking Marine Propulsion: The Promise of Modern Pod Drives
Electric pod drives promise cleaner, more efficient marine propulsion — but drag has long held them back from smaller vessels. James Edwards, Chief Engineer...
10.02.2026
Pushing the Envelope – Exploring advances on the leading edge of aerospace
Helix is partnering with Astro Mechanica to develop a revolutionary hybrid-electric supersonic jet engine that operates with high efficiency at both subsonic and supersonic...
02.02.2026
Derek Jordanou-Bailey on Engineering Leadership and Aerospace Innovation
From F1 powertrains to aerospace propulsion systems, Helix's Chief Engineer Aerospace shares how engineering excellence is built on one foundation: trust. Discover the leadership...
27.01.2026
Protected from Real Threats: Helix Earns Cyber Essentials Certification
Cyber Essentials Certified: Securing Mission-Critical Powertrains Helix has achieved Cyber Essentials certification for 2025; a milestone that signals to our customers, partners, and stakeholders...
12.12.2025
The Future of Axial- and Radial-Flux Motors
The electric motor revolution has sparked a heated debate: axial-flux or radial-flux? Both offer compelling advantages, but the choice isn't as simple as raw...
01.12.2025
From Formula 1 to the Next Wave: Helix Brings Motorsport Power to Marine
From Formula 1 racing to high-performance sailing yachts, Helix is translating decades of motorsport expertise into marine electrification. In an exclusive Q&A, Chief Marine...
24.11.2025
Helix Pod Cartridge: Bringing Electric Pod Drives to Smaller Vessels
Pod drives have transformed large vessel propulsion for decades—but they've been too power-hungry for smaller boats. Helix's revolutionary Pod Cartridge changes everything, bringing efficient...