Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely

Modal Motors is targeting a major supply-chain shift by developing electric motors that avoid rare-earth magnets, reducing dependence on China for critical inputs. For CIOs and technology leaders, the broader implication is that geopolitical risk is increasingly shaping hardware availability, cost, and resilience across robotics, drones, and other physical-digital systems. IT organizations should expect more pressure to diversify suppliers, validate component provenance, and reassess procurement and continuity plans for strategically important devices and infrastructure.