Domel’s response to global copper price pressures

Volatility in raw material markets—especially copper—has become a major challenge for manufacturers, impacting costs, supply chains, and long-term planning. At Domel, we treat this not as a constraint, but as an engineering opportunity.

Engineering for cost resilience
To address price instability, Domel has implemented advanced design optimisations for vacuum motors :

• replacement of copper windings with aluminium,
• reduction in electrical steel usage,
• optimisation of motor architecture.

This enables lower material costs while maintaining Domel’s high standards of performance and reliability.

Market context: copper vs aluminium

Recent trends show a clear divergence:

• copper prices remain highly volatile, with a sharp increase in early 2026,
• aluminium prices are more stable, with gradual growth.

This strengthens the case for strategic material substitution.

Domel’s response to global copper price pressures

Measured benefits
Our approach delivers tangible results:

• 15% reduction in electrical steel,
• 50% reduction in copper usage,
• 15% lower product mass,
• preservation of performance characteristics and long-term reliability.

Testing confirms that aluminium windings achieve equivalent performance to copper-based designs.

Looking ahead
Raw material volatility will remain a key challenge. Domel continues to focus on engineering innovation and smart material optimisation to deliver high-performance solutions without compromise.

In today’s environment, cost resilience is not just an advantage—it is essential.

Domel – Advanced motor solutions for a changing market

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