magniX forays into aerospace battery biz with magniX Samson battery line

US-based electric propulsion system manufacturer, magniX has entered into aerospace battery business with the launch of its latest battery product, magniX Samon batteries.

The new battery line launched by magniX on Monday (June 24) is designed for aviation and applications that require advanced levels of performance, safety, and reliability. The Samson batteries, the company claims, will be certifiable under aviation regulations and when combined with magniX 's electric engines it promises to bring a fully optimized and integrated electric powertrain for aerospace.

"We are thrilled to introduce this revolutionary battery technology to the world of electric aviation and beyond," said Reed Macdonald, CEO of magniX. "The roadmap to an energy density of 400Wh/kg or more is looking very promising. The future of flight is here, and it is being powered by magniX," he added.

Key features of the magniX Samson batteries include:

• Energy density of 300 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg)
• Battery cycle life of over 1,000 full-depth discharge cycles to reduce operating costs
• Patented safety technologies, including cell-level protection from thermal runaway and the ability to store batteries for long periods at zero charge
• Fast aircraft turnaround time, with active on-ground cooling during charging, and the option for passive cooling in flight, minimizing weight and complexity in the aircraft
• Integrated power electronics and distribution system for better power management supply to the propulsion system
• Modular battery architecture to power larger aircraft and allow for simple replacement
• Comprehensive system designed for certification under aviation regulations

The magniX Samson300 is the first in the battery product line and has been designed to maximize energy density for greater range and larger payloads. According to the battery maker, the Samson range of batteries will provide a safe, practical solution for battery-electric and hybrid-electric aircraft and are well-suited for helicopters and eVTOLS' including applications beyond aerospace such as marine craft.

"magniX's Samson batteries represent a breakthrough for magniX and electric aviation," said Ben Loxton, VP of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and the NASA Electric Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) Program at magniX.

"With unrivalled energy density, cycle life, and safety features, magniX's Samson batteries will help to unlock the tremendous potential of electric flight – enabling many eVTOLs and electric programs on the edge of viability to become viable."