Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, and Matrix Design Group, LLC (“Matrix”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (‘ARLP’) and major safety and productivity technology provider for mining and industrial applications, have announced an agreement to jointly develop and distribute high-efficiency, reliable motors and advanced motor controllers designed specifically for the mining industry.
Under the agreement, Matrix will integrate Infinitum’s smaller, lighter motor technology into mining equipment of ARLP’s operating subsidiaries to provide performance validation in production environments for the jointly developed products. In addition to supporting installations at ARLP operations, Matrix plans to offer the products to third-party mining customers around the globe.
Infinitum’s patented motor technology
Infinitum’s patented motor technology will replace traditional, heavy iron-core motors
Infinitum’s patented motor technology will replace traditional, heavy iron-core motors with a motor system that is 50% smaller and lighter, uses 66% less copper, and consumes 10% less energy, and is expected to offer mining companies and equipment manufacturers a more efficient, reliable alternative.
“Working with ARLP and Matrix expands Infinitum’s ability to sustainably power heavy machinery with our lightweight, power-dense motors that use less energy, material and waste,” said Ben Schuler, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Infinitum.
He adds, “We’re excited to join forces with a mining leader like ARLP to make a greater impact towards electrifying and decarbonizing heavy industry.”
Matrix offers safety and productivity solutions for ARLP
Over the past 15 years, Matrix has become a globally renowned company in collision avoidance and proximity detection technologies, providing safety and productivity solutions for ARLP and many other mining companies, while extending its reach beyond the U.S. and to other industrial applications.
This agreement builds upon that success and enables the development of proven products
This agreement builds upon that success and enables the development of proven products that provide technological advancements in support of rapidly expanding customer needs.
Infinitum and ARLP partnership
Joseph W. Craft III, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (‘ARLP’), commented, “This collaboration with Infinitum represents a natural progression and extension of our strategic investment in the company.”
He adds, “We believe their ground-breaking motor technology will bring much needed innovation to the mining industry by delivering more efficient and higher performing production equipment, which will enable companies such as ours to improve mining processes, reduce operating costs, and boost productivity.”
Infinitum, ARLP, and Matrix partnership dates back to 2022
Infinitum, ARLP, and Matrix have collaborated since 2022, when ARLP made an initial investment in Infinitum as part of the company’s Series D funding.
