OUR LEGACY
Three decades of magnetic mastery and unyielding innovation in sustainable, next-generation infrastructure.
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It's a compelling story, and it's not over yet. Here's how we made it to this point.
CHRONOLOGICAL EVOLUTION
American Maglev founded in Florida to develop practical, market-driven magnetic transit systems.
1994
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1995–1997
Developed foundational eddy-current force technology and secured initial passive bearing patents.
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1997
Spinout company Neotonus launched to commercialize noninvasive magnetic neuromuscular medical technology.
1998–2000
Technical team patented an integrated maglev architecture combining levitation and propulsion.
2000
Old Dominion University awarded AMT the contract for a campus people-mover system.
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2001
Construction groundbreaking at ODU; civil works for the test track completed in 37 days.
2002–2005
Rigorous testing at the ODU site led to the creation of next-gen suspension designs.
2006
AMT launched development of a new full-scale maglev test site in Powder Springs, Georgia.
The Powder Springs system became fully operational, demonstrating large-scale coordination.
2007
2007–2008
Completed STTR work for the Navy on passive magnetic eddy-current braking systems.
R&D Diversification Phase: expanded into flywheel energy-storage systems and magnetic gears.
2009
2009–2011
DOE supported the development of high-efficiency cycloidal magnetic gears.
Deployed supercapacitor-based, regenerative-energy units for Portland’s TriMet light-rail fleet.
2011–2013
2015
AMT intensified superconducting research, famously including work for Lexus' hoverboard project.
2019–2021
Federal R&D reached scale; developed passive jet-blast cooling for aircraft carriers and braking systems for the country's high-speed test tracks.
2022
Successfully tested F-18 braking at Wright-Patterson and licensed advanced HTS tech.
AMT operates major platforms across defense and energy; redefining urban mobility globally.
Present Day
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THE JOURNEY
The story of American Maglev Technology is one of relentless innovation and scientific courage. (READ THE FULL STORY HERE.) Founded in 1994 by Tony Morris and Dr. Kent R. Davey, the lab was born from a singular vision: to liberate transportation from the constraints of 19th-century friction-based systems. What began as a series of complex engineering simulations in a small research facility evolved through three decades of rigorous testing and US $50 million in dedicated R&D investment. Our evolution is marked by pivotal technical milestones—from our first maglev test track in Edgewater, Florida, to the breakthrough commercial-scale validation at our Powder Springs facility. Today, AMT stands as a global leader in advanced magnetic science, managing a portfolio of infrastructure concepts exceeding US $10 billion. We remain committed to our founding philosophy: pushing the boundaries of physics to create silent, efficient, and sustainable transit corridors for the cities of tomorrow.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Tony J. Morris
FOUNDER, President & CEO
A pioneer in the field of electromagnetic propulsion, Tony Morris is the founder and CEO of American Maglev Technology. Since establishing AMT in 1994, he has led the development of three generations of full-scale maglev test facilities and expanded the company into advanced electromechanics, defense systems, and superconducting power technologies. A Georgia Tech civil engineering graduate, Tony has built his career around converting ambitious research into valuable infrastructure, intellectual property, and commercial companies.
Jordan A. Morris
COO
Jordan Morris joined AMT in 2004 after graduating magna cum laude from Pepperdine University. He continues to lead program execution, strategic partnerships, federal contracting, cybersecurity compliance, and commercialization initiatives. He managed the Neotonus spinout company, expanding its international reach from 30 to 65 countries. He negotiated the company sale in 2009. Today, he coordinates multidisciplinary teams working across advanced magnetic systems, defense technologies, superconducting power infrastructure, and prototype development.