ECM - PCB Stator
PrintStator is a next-generation motor design platform that enables engineers to search, customize, and create electric motors using advanced PCB stator technology - all within a secure cloud-based environment.
The Challenge
Despite the innovation behind PCB stator technology, the platform's previous interface did not reflect its sophistication or ease of use.
Key issues identified
- Confusing onboarding for new users and engineers.
- Lack of intuitive navigation and task structure.
- Overwhelming technical data without contextual guidance.
- Dated UI that didn't align with ECM's high-tech positioning.
- Low engagement on key workflows like motor search and creation.
The Goals
Define and deliver a minimally viable product that could help onboard and service new customers as quickly as possible.
Key resolutions
- Simplify the user journey across motor discovery and design flows.
- Support complex data interaction with a modular, clean UI.
- Highlight ECM's brand as innovative and engineering-centric.
- Improve accessibility and UX for technical and non-technical users.
- Enable future feature expansion through a scalable design system.
How it came together
Design Process
- 01 Week 1-2
Product Discovery
Explored the ECM platform's technical structure, motor selection logic, and key manufacturing constraints.
- 02 Week 1-2
UX Mapping
Mapped user journeys from motor search to custom design creation, focused on simplifying complex flows for both engineers and non-technical users.
- 03 Week 3-4
Wireframing & UX Validation
Created low-fidelity wireframes and validated the experience logic through iterative reviews and stakeholder feedback.
- 04 Week 2-4
UI Design System
Developed a consistent UI system - typography, spacing, inputs, tables - designed to balance technical clarity with SaaS-style simplicity.
- 05 Week 3-4
Hi-Fi Mockups & Delivery
Finalized visual mockups and interactive flows for key modules (search, catalog, custom motor design), and delivered ready-to-dev screens.
ECM Platform Overview
The ECM PrintStator platform enables engineers and product teams to quickly configure, optimize, and generate high-efficiency PCB stator motor designs. With built-in design logic, performance simulation, and a comprehensive motor library, the tool eliminates guesswork and accelerates development.
Key product features
- Search and filter optimal motors by speed, power, and torque.
- Review real-time motor specs and performance parameters.
- Instantly access motor configuration results based on live inputs.
- Streamline workflows from motor search to design handoff.
The design, prototyping, and low-code implementation exceeded what we were even hoping for!
