This article discusses motors for compressors in domestic air conditioners, an area in which there is a strong demand for high efficiency and also reports the results of the efficiency improvement and productivity of a new core structure. An innovative core structure and manufacturing method boosts efficiency of permanent-magnet motors. This article presents the close relationship between the motor characteristics and the manufacturing method and indicates a way to improve both motor characteristics and the productivity. To pursue further improvement in motor performance by improving the coil space factor further using the joint-lapped core and manufacturing cores with smaller magnetic resistance.