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The TOMO drive: a truly revolutionary approach

The TOMO drive: a truly revolutionary approach

Conventional drives are based on the principle of converting thermal, differential pressure or electrical energy into kinetic energy and thus generating propulsion, often using mechanical elements.

Our approach is the physical interaction of artificially generated magnetic fields, the torque forces generated by the earth’s magnetic field and the moment of inertia of the object to be moved. Electrical energy is converted directly into propulsion without the detour via mechanically moving parts.

This not only solves the most urgent mobility problems in space, in water and on earth. Our infinitely scalable drive concept also helps to conserve resources, massively reduce emissions and enable limitless mobility that has no harmful impact on the environment.

At the heart of our mission is the ambition to fundamentally transform mobility for space and other critical transportation sectors such as ocean transport. While conventional propulsion systems rely on additional fuel and are often associated with limited operating time and high costs, the TOMO propulsion system requires only electricity from renewable sources, which enables almost unlimited operating time. This is particularly invaluable in space and on the high seas, where fuel shortages severely limit the service life of satellites and special buoys. But this drive also has the potential to revolutionize mobility on land.

GMP stands for Generic Magnetic Propulsion

GMP stands for Generic Magnetic Propulsion and is a revolutionary technology that has the potential to replace traditional combustion engines, electric motors in cars, jet engines in airplanes and ship propulsion systems. In the future, GMP propulsion will transport people and goods in a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly way. As GMP drives contain no mechanically moving parts, they are low-maintenance and extremely durable. The technology uses artificially generated magnetic fields to generate thrust and can be powered by electricity from renewable sources. A single GMP drive could power vehicles on earth, on water, in the air and in space.

The technology uses artificially generated magnetic fields which, together with the earth’s magnetic field and the existing moments of inertia, generate thrust forces and can be powered by electricity from renewable sources.

GMP technology makes it possible to build engines without moving components that can power cars, airplanes, ships and even spaceships. A GMP engine is cheaper and requires fewer raw materials than a conventional engine. Once development is complete, the same GMP engine can move vehicles on the earth’s surface, on water, in the air and even into orbit. A GMP drive has the potential to cover all of these applications.

Technical details:

– The electrically generated magnetic fields interact with an external and homogeneous magnetic field, the earth’s magnetic field. This generates relatively large torques that act on the object to be moved (e.g. satellite or water vehicle).

– The interaction between the generated torque and the inertia of the object to be moved: The magnetic field generator in the GMP drive interacts with the inertial mass of the object to which the drive is attached (e.g. a structure with its payload). TOMO utilizes the natural phase delays between the torque forces generated by the GMP and the inertial forces of the object to be moved (payload).

The air flow rate of the SSP (solid state pump) technology is so high that it can also be used as a gas jet propulsion system for water vehicles and celestial bodies.

In addition to the magnetic GMP drive, TOMO has also developed an aeration system called SSP for Solid State Pumping. The SSP aeration system is electrically operated and can be manufactured in almost any size. The size determines the airflow and the user can customize the system settings to define the airflow, energy consumption and start-up profile. The air flow rate of the SSP technology is so high that it can also be used as a gas jet propulsion system for water vehicles and celestial bodies.

The drive can be scaled in various sizes and performance classes, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from satellites to maritime use.

The revolutionary advantages of the TOMO drive:

The TOMO drive is a revolutionary technology with several unique features that set it far above conventional drive systems:

Fuel independence:

The drive requires no additional fuel, but is powered solely by electric current, resulting in a drastic reduction in dead weight, operating costs and environmental impact.

Maintenance-free:

Due to the absence of mechanical wear parts, the drive is virtually maintenance-free, which significantly increases service life and reliability.

Scalability:

The actuator can be scaled in different sizes and power classes, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from satellites to maritime use.

Lightweight:

With an extremely low dead weight, the TOMO drive significantly reduces start-up and operating costs and is ideal for applications where weight is critical, such as in space applications.

Environmentally friendly:

As no emissions are produced and no additional fuel is required, the TOMO drive makes a significant contribution to reducing environmental pollution. Less raw materials and energy are also required during production.

Greater efficiency:

The TOMO drive offers ten times greater efficiency compared to conventional ion thrusters, resulting in more effective use of energy and resources.

Safety and reliability:

The absence of moving parts minimizes the probability of failure, making the drive particularly reliable and reducing the risk of failure in critical applications.

Innovative technology:

The TOMO drive is based on patented technologies that ensure a leading position in the development of sustainable drive systems.

Flexibility in control:

The ability to move the system in any direction without having to rotate the object itself provides exceptional flexibility and manoeuvrability, especially in tight or challenging environments.

Reduction of space debris:

With its ability to safely return satellites to Earth’s atmosphere at the end of their life (deorbiting), the TOMO propulsion system helps minimize space debris and supports international efforts to improve space safety.

Cost efficiency:

Due to its lower manufacturing costs and long service life, the TOMO propulsion system offers an extremely attractive cost structure for a wide range of applications.

With future increases in performance, the TOMO drive will change the way we move objects.

The TOMO drive works on a magnetic principle, is only supplied with electric current and is based on existing physical laws. It can be integrated directly into an object or retrofitted and generates drive forces to enable it to move in any direction.

Application examples

Satellite control and deorbiting:

As a propulsion system for satellites, the TOMO drive offers a solution for extending the service life of satellites and enables a propellant-free return to Earth to avoid space debris.

High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS):

TOMO enables the propulsion of celestial bodies that operate at extreme altitudes in the uppermost layer of the Earth’s atmosphere, where they are often in use for long periods of time. It guarantees efficient control and positioning.

This technology not only meets the current challenges of the satellite industry, such as extending the otherwise limited-service life and increasing regulation to avoid space debris, but also sets new standards in sustainable mobility.

Propulsion systems for the marine market: The number of buoys and autonomous watercraft in operation will grow by 33% over the next 8 years.

Maritime monitoring:

In smart buoys with TOMO marine propulsion and autonomous watercraft, TOMO propulsion offers a maintenance-free and reliable solution for scientific and industrial applications.

The largest market potentials are ocean measuring buoys and regatta/competition marker buoys.

We are planning volume production in the near future

The technology has already successfully passed the proof of concept. Several prototypes of the TOMO drive have been developed and tested, demonstrating the feasibility and efficiency of the technology. TOMO owns six technology patents that make the drive unique in its function and efficiency. TOMO is about to undergo a crucial test of the technology in space, which is expected to be positive. This test will provide the final proof of the functionality of the propulsion technology in real use.

Revolutionary drive technology for space, earth and water