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Exploring Duty Cycle in Miniature DC Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Selecting a miniature motor for a motion system is rarely straightforward. Not only does every application have its own unique set of requirements, but each motor technology features a variety of ...
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Let's Talk New Year's Resolutions - Miniature Motion Style
From: PortescapDescription: Do you normally create New Year's resolutions for your business? If not, 2023 is an excellent time to start! Not only can resolutions help keep you and your teams aligned regarding the upcoming year's ...
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Miniature Motors Power the Holiday Season
From: PortescapDescription: The holidays are one of the happiest times of the year. From spending quality time with family and friends to enjoying the festive décor, winter activities, and delicious meals, this season is ...
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Torque-Speed Curve Generation in Stepper Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Let's explore the steps for generating dynamic torques. ...
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New Frameless Motor
Description: Frameless motor is the part of the traditional motor used to provide torque and speed, and can be installed directly into the whole system. The system's own bearings will be used to support the rotor. ...
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APPLICATION PROFILE: Fusion Splicer
From: PortescapDescription: A leading manufacturer of fusion splicers needed a cost-effective solution to drive an automatic jacket stripper module. ...
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APPLICATION PROFILE: Gas Diaphragm Pump
From: PortescapDescription: A leading European pump manufacturer required a motor to power a revolutionary micropump for gas flow in medical apparatus, life science applications, and gas detection devices. ...
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APPLICATION PROFILE: Handheld Bladder Scanning Device
From: PortescapDescription: A medical device manufacturer required a compact, efficient motor that would run a battery-powered handheld ultrasound device using available low-voltage and current. ...
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APPLICATION PROFILE: ICU and Mobile Ventilators
From: PortescapDescription: A large medical device manufacturer asked Portescap to design an electric motor solution for a new mobile, battery-operated ventilator suitable for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients ...
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APPLICATION PROFILE: Massage Therapy Rollers
From: PortescapDescription: A leading European device manufacturer approached Portescap to develop a selection of motors to power their next generation massage rollers. ...
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APPLICATION PROFILE: Surgical Hand Tool - Arthroscopic Shaver
From: PortescapDescription: A leading surgical tool company required a small gear motor that could power a shaver hand piece used for small joint arthroscopic surgery. ...
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APPLICATION PROFILE: Surgical Hand Tool - Biopsy Device
From: PortescapDescription: A leading medical device manufacturer approached Portescap to replace the existing motor driving the needle mechanism in its biopsy device. ...
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APPLICATION PROFILE: Surgical Hand Tool - Small Bone And Trauma
From: PortescapDescription: A European medical device manufacturer of small bone power tools approached Portescap to develop a robust motor solution, capable of over 1,600 autoclave cycles, that provided high power in a compact ...
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APPLICATION PROFILE: Torpedo Launcher
From: PortescapDescription: A global provider of aerospace and defense solutions needed a highly customized motor for a projectile deployment system. ...
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Environmental Control Systems Critical to Regulating Aircraft Passenger Environments
From: PortescapDescription: One of the key expectations when on board a passenger or commercial aircraft? Comfortability and safety in the passenger cabin! This is accomplished via Environmental Control System valves, or ECS ...
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Maximizing Green Energy with Solar Panel Cleaning Robot (SPCR) Motion Solutions
From: PortescapDescription: Given the adverse impacts of climate change, increasing carbon emissions, and other global environmental issues, the topic of sustainability has continued to gain heightened priority in the 21st ...
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Regaining Mobility through Bionic Limbs and Power-Dense Motion Solutions
From: PortescapDescription: The loss of mobility can be devastating, but the ability to move can potentially be regained and independence re-established through the use of bionic limbs. ...
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Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Excel with Brushless DC Motor Technology
From: PortescapDescription: When the heart is healthy, the heart beats at a normal pace and delivers the right amount of blood. Unfortunately, acute or advanced heart failure can temporarily stop the heart from pumping; this can ...
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Bringing Our Latest Motion Innovations to Life
From: PortescapDescription: The teams at Portescap are constantly in motion, and this is perhaps nowhere more apparent than in the launch of our latest product developments. Sparked by customer feedback and driven by technical ...
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Improvements and Enhancements on the Portescap eStore
From: PortescapDescription: In the year and a half since its launch, the Portescap eStore has quickly become a go-to destination for sourcing miniature motor prototypes in the online space. Our ultimate goal when launching the ...
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Miniature Motors Help Improve Breast Cancer Management
From: PortescapDescription: Brushless slotted DC gear motors are able to fully meet these challenging performance requirements for powered breast biopsy devices, which allow doctors to take multiple tissue samples from a single ...
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Motion Solutions Improve Breathing Quality Air with Powered Air-Purifying Respirator Systems
From: PortescapDescription: The heart of the PAPR system is the blower's motor unit, which drives the blower itself. Each PAPR system is different and features unique application specifications that are wholly unique to each use ...
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Choose the Right Drive System for Your Biologic Injection Device
From: PortescapDescription: Thanks to advances in biotechnology, new and innovative biologic drugs are gaining popularity. That's good news for patients, but biologics present drug delivery challenges. ...
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Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Motors Decrease Aerospace & Defense Development Time
From: PortescapDescription: Most projects in the aerospace and defense (A&D) market require stringent specifications to develop a robust and durable product capable of operation in extreme environments. ...
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How to Integrate a Brake With Your Mini Motor Application
From: PortescapDescription: While alternative torque control devices could be used, electromagnetic brakes can combine precision with a compact, reliable, energy efficient and cost-effective design. ...
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Automated Window Shades and Miniature Motors are a Winning Combination
From: PortescapDescription: Aircraft shade systems rely on miniature brush DC motors to work effectively, as these motors are what power the up and down motion of the window shades. Powered shade systems also commonly use a ...
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Exploring the Differences Between Outer Rotor Motors and Inner Rotor Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Miniature motors aren't only classified by technology types like brush DC, brushless DC, and stepper; you can also classify them by their rotor configuration! There are two major types of motor ...
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Selecting the Right Motion Solution for Biologic Delivery Devices
From: PortescapDescription: Biologics are more complex and have much higher molecular weight than traditional, small molecule chemical drugs and thus are very viscous. This complexity increases the costs, challenges and risks of ...
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Application Note: White Goods
From: Isabellenhutte USADescription: LOW-OHMIC PRECISION AND POWER RESISTORS ...
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16mm BLDC Motors Essential to Atherectomy Devices
From: PortescapDescription: Orbital and rotational atherectomy procedures cut or grind away calcified plaque to restore blood flow in obstructed vessels. Atherectomy devices utilize different motion approaches for grinding or ...
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Miniature Motors Help Power Robotics Applications
From: PortescapDescription: A key element of the robotics industry is the motion control system that powers robotic applications and helps to make their small footprint, efficiency, and precision a reality. Miniature motors are ...
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Gearhead Technologies and Innovations
From: PortescapDescription: Gearheads, which are also referred to as either gearboxes or gear motors, are popular accessories in the world of miniature motors. Providing either increased torque capabilities or speed reduction of ...
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Improving Aircraft Passenger Comfortability with Brush DC and Brushless DC Motors
From: PortescapDescription: It's time to board your flight! You enter the cabin, stow your carry-on in the overhead compartment, sit down in your designated spot, and automatically adjust the seat for comfortability with the ...
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Thrombolysis Treatment Devices Depend on DC Motors
From: PortescapDescription: The 22mm and 24mm DC Coreless motors provide the higher speed and torque capability, wider speed range coverage, and competitive price/performance necessary to meet the requirements of thrombectomy ...
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Designing Medical Devices for the 21st Century
From: PortescapDescription: Healthcare today is an ever-changing marketplace where technological advances fuel change and increase the demand for innovative ideas that often spawn a series or new applications. ...
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Slotless vs Slotted Brushless DC Motor Designs
From: PortescapDescription: Due to their mechanical commutation, brushed DC have limited operational lifetime and are confined to low speeds typically less than 12K rpm. ...
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How Many Types of Brushless Gimbal Motor Structures are there and How to Choose?
From: Constar Motion Co., LtdDescription: The rise of short videos has made portable handheld gimbals and shooting drones become popular, and the brushless gimbal motor as a core component has also become an important development direction ...
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New BLDC Roller Motor
Description: The rapid rise of the logistics field makes the demand for industry automation higher and higher. From the traditional high-intensity and high-density manpower industry to today's sorting machine, ...
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Miniature Motors Power Ivenix's Large Volume Infusion Pump
From: PortescapDescription: Ivenix continues to be a satisfied customer leveraging Portescap motors as they aim to eliminate infusion-related patient harm. ...
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DC Motors for Missile Fin Actuation Systems
From: PortescapDescription: Miniaturized, lightweight motors are essential to improving the maneuverability of mission-critical systems. ...
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Dedicated Brushless DC Geared Motor for Pruning Shears Applications
From: PortescapDescription: When compared to manual pruning tools, light and powerful motorized pruning shears help to reduce fatigue and repetitive motion injuries in many contexts such as viticulture, orchard and tree pruning, ...
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Motor Technology Options for Handheld Electronic Pipettes
From: PortescapDescription: What Mini Motor Options Exist for Handheld Electronic Pipettes? ...
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We Direct Drive Innovation in Delta Robots
From: TecnotionDescription: The new generation delta robots have one thing in common. Their design replaces the familiar servo motors with gearbox for direct drive torque motors. Together with Tecnotion, Brom mechatronics ...
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Ode to an Induction Motor
Description: Review three basic concepts of induction motors. Explore electrical concepts involved in induction motor design. ...
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Understanding the Key Components of a Labeler Machine
Description: Labeling systems are often used in the packaging industry. Placement and positioning must be precise to avoid potential errors. Software can help users overcome issues by making the process more ...
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Estimate Brush DC Motor Reliability With Confidence
From: PortescapDescription: When it comes to manufacturing advanced medical instruments, reliability is a critically important consideration for coreless miniature DC motors. To estimate a motor's expected lifetime, ...
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The Benefits of Engineer-to-Engineer Collaboration in the Motion Control Industry
From: PortescapDescription: When you're designing a device that requires a miniature motor, selecting a trusted and reputable motion control provider is absolutely crucial. One of the key qualifications to look for while vetting ...
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5 Advantages of Integrating Motors and Controllers
Description: Motors and Controllers' roles in advancing and increasing areas of operation are vast. In this infographic, you will find the top five advantages that motors with controllers can have on your company ...
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Intro to Setting Up, Tuning a PM Motor with a VFD
Description: A permanent magnet (PM) motor requires a variable frequency drive (VFD) to operate effectively. See motor comparison table, induction motor vs. PM torque curve, and VFD programming and tuning advice. ...
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VFDs from the Inside Out
Description: Variable frequency drive (VFD) vocabulary words: These 50 terms can help properly apply VFDs. ...
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White Paper - Calculating the Moment of Inertia
From: TecnotionDescription: The most difficult mechanical parameter in torque motor sizing, tends to be the moment of inertia. It is the rotative equivalent of moving mass. ...
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Linear Motors in Digital Cutting System
From: TecnotionDescription: Linear motors are the best fit in digital cutting applications with a high force density and more accurate control. The high force density provides best-in-class acceleration and top speed to increase ...
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Physical Parameters Affecting Stall Torque of a Brushless DC Motor
From: PortescapDescription: Stall torque is the torque available from a motor whose output rotational speed is zero. Motors in a stalled condition may be prone to overheating and possible damage if the current flowing under ...
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Technical Note - Back EMF Explained
From: TecnotionDescription: Back electro motive force (EMF) is known under a variety of other names. The most common alternative name is counter electromotive force. ...
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The TL48 - Best Suited for Printing
From: TecnotionDescription: The TL48 iron core coil unit is specially suited for applications with a high force demand and long strokes. The high force generation allows it to accelerate very quickly to the desired velocity. ...
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Avoiding Resonance with Stepper Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Stepper motors are electrical brushless motors, usually with a high number of poles. They are typically used as an easy and cost-effective positioning solution, as they can be driven step by step ...
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Reliability Estimation of Coreless Brush DC Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Coreless brush DC motors convert electric power into mechanical power and are ideal in high-performance applications requiring low friction, low starting voltage, high efficiency, good thermal ...
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Turning User Insights Into Motor Architecture Innovations
From: PortescapDescription: When it comes to specifying miniature motors, application designers always have to weigh speed, torque and cost. But technology advancements present new challenges that push the limits of traditional ...
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Reducing Surgical Hand Tool Size without Sacrificing Performance (Size v. Power)
From: PortescapDescription: This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England ...
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Key Concepts For Running a Brushed DC Motor as a Generator
From: PortescapDescription: By avoiding using brushed DC motors as a generator, engineers pass up a number of benefits. ...
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Motion System Options for HVAC Gas Valve Actuators
From: PortescapDescription: Some control valves are opened and closed manually at the valve stem, while electronic valves incorporate an actuator to move the stem with control from a motor and drive system. Designers have three ...
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Motion System Selection Considerations for Wheeled Robots
From: PortescapDescription: When selecting a motor and gearbox, you will need to determine both the product's operating and maximum conditions and confirm the required speed and torque experienced at the wheel output. Here are ...
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Tips to Avoid Stepper Motor Resonance Problems
From: PortescapDescription: The same straightforward design and driving method that makes stepper motors popular can lead to resonance problems in certain conditions. ...
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Understand What Factors Influence the Stall Torque of a Brushless DC Motor
From: PortescapDescription: There are many factors that impact the stall torque of a motor in a given application, and designers need to consider all of these influences. ...
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GM Overdrive Supplier Award
From: PortescapDescription: Portescap has been recognized as a GM Overdrive Award winner in General Motors' 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards. Portescap is one of a select group of companies to be chosen as a 2020 ...
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Design Considerations to Convert Rotation Motion into Linear Motion
From: PortescapDescription: When it comes to motion for handheld and miniature medical device designs, a standard electrical mini motor may seem like a good starting point. But while a miniature motor generates rotary movement, ...
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ElectroCraft AxialPower™ Enhanced Stepper Linear Actuators now available in NEMA 11, 17 and 23 Frame Sizes
From: ElectroCraftDescription: Stepper motors are used in a wide range of applications, and according to motion solution provider ElectroCraft, most are used to translate rotary motion into linear movement. The use of integrated ...
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Universal Inverters for e-Motor Development & Testing
From: Unico, Inc.Description: In the world of eMobility, technology changes fast. Battery Voltages, Motor Types, Motor Speeds and more are all a moving target. If you’re developing products for this market, you need a ...
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A New Silicon Carbide Drive System - Innovation for e-Motors
From: Unico, Inc.Description: The trend in electric vehicle development is high power density e-motors. These future e-motors will likely spin faster than 25,000 RPM and be significantly smaller than modern versions. EV engineers ...
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Understanding the Effect of PWM when Controlling a Brushless DC Motor
From: PortescapDescription: Designers of motion systems often face challenges when selecting or developing electronics using PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) to drive brushless DC motors. It is useful to keep in mind some basic ...
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Customized and Reliable Stepper Motors Address HVAC Damper Application Extremes
From: PortescapDescription: When designing an external mount electric damper actuator for an HVAC system, it's important to review considerations in order to create the best motor-damper combination. ...
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How To Select a DC Motor Coil Based on the Required Working Point and Power Supply
From: PortescapDescription: Best Practices for Motor and Coil Selection ...
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Motor Technology Selection: Evaluation Factors
From: PortescapDescription: Here are some key considerations to help you choose an optimal motor for your application. ...
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Enteral Feed Pump Case Study
From: PortescapDescription: Enteral feeding pumps are used to nourish patients who are unable to safely consume food by mouth due to illnesses such as stroke, dementia and throat and mouth conditions, as well as loss of ...
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Trends in Robotics are Expanding the Need for Miniature Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Advancements in automation and artificial intelligence are driving innovation in robotics. New developments in vision systems and sensor technologies require inventive applications for robots in the ...
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Advantages of Gearheads: What to Choose and Why
From: PortescapDescription: There are various types of gearhead technologies. Here, we will focus on Spur compound and Planetary. Spur gears are designed with the concept of having only one transmission point per train. ...
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Coreless Brush DC Motor Controls Nutrient Flow for Medical Feeding Pumps
From: PortescapDescription: A Case Study for Infusion Systems: Coreless Brush DC Motor Controls Nutrient Flow for Medical Feeding Pumps ...
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DC Motors with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
From: PortescapDescription: In today's technological world of electronic systems, we deal with a lot of electrical frequencies and currents. There are many electronic systems fitted in proximity. All these electronic systems ...
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Efficiency and Power Density Redefined in Harsh Surgical Environments
From: PortescapDescription: OEM's around the world developing motion applications in medical and industrial markets require the best power density, efficiency, and reduced envelope with lowered overall cost of ownership. ...
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Improve Thermal Performance for Ironless Brush DC and Brushless DC Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Electric motor manufacturers must ensure that a motor's instant internal temperature never exceeds its various components' maximum allowable temperature. Depending on the design of the motor and the ...
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Role of Tribology in Performance of Miniaturized Electrical Motors
From: PortescapDescription: The life of a motor is very much dependent on the performance of the tribological components. Let's look at a few tribological motor components which impact overall life. ...
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Understand the Effect of PWM When Controlling a Brushless DC Motor
From: PortescapDescription: Designers of motion systems often face challenges when selecting or developing electronics using pulse width modulation (PWM) to drive brushless DC motors. To avoid unexpected performance issues, it's ...
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Coreless DC Brush Motor Controls Nutrient Flow for Feeding Pumps
From: PortescapDescription: We would also like to contact you about our products, services, offers and latest news which we think would be of interest to you. You can unsubscribe from these updates at any time. 00N34000005KEfc ...
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Motor Selection for HVAC Gas Valve Actuators
From: PortescapDescription: The purpose of this paper is to highlight and compare motor technologies available for the actuation of gas valves used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. HVAC systems ...
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USM (Ultrasonic Motor) Features
From: Canon USA Motion ControlDescription: USM is the piezoelectric actuator and has the following features. ...
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Efficiency and Power Density in Harsh Environments (SHT)
From: PortescapDescription: Since the advent of civilization, the art of motion has been a critical part of human life in the quest to save, improve, and enhance lives. With advances in technology, motors are playing a very ...
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Switzerland R&D Prototyping Capabilities
From: PortescapDescription: Founded in 1931 in Switzerland as The Universal Escapement Ltd., Portescap was devoted exclusively to manufacturing products for the clock and watch industry. Our company became quickly famous for the ...
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White Paper: Motor Selection for Electronic Pipettes
From: PortescapDescription: When it comes to measuring and dispensing a specific volume of any liquid, pipettes are essential in today's laboratory environment. Different types of pipettes are commonly used depending on the ...
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Aerospace Fuel Management Systems
From: PortescapDescription: Fuel management systems are critical to support efficient propulsion and operation of aircrafts by providing optimum flow and pressure to the engine. Typical applications for fuel management systems ...
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PAPR (Medical)
From: PortescapDescription: Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) applications have many critical requirements including high air flow with a blower and drive system. As well, due to the portability and wearable nature of ...
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Professional Motor Engineer Help You to Choose the Right Stepper Motor
Description: When you would select a stepper motor product from 3X Motion, the following parameters need to be considered ...
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Delivering High Quality Surgical Treatment to More Patients Through Cost Optimized Sterilizable Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Surgeons worldwide prefer surgical hand tools that utilize the most advanced technology to deliver the highest performance and improve patient outcomes. To keep the cost of procedures down, the most ...
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Difference Between Bipolar Drive and Unipolar for Stepper Motors
From: PortescapDescription: This article is focused on the stepper motors which is a type of brushless DC motor with a high number of poles. This technology is generally driven in open loop without any feedback sensor, meaning ...
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Powered Surgical Tool Reliability - Moisture is the Enemy
From: PortescapDescription: For powered reusable surgical tools, reliability is paramount. Due to the presence of electronic components and materials susceptible to corrosion, moisture is often a cause of premature failure, ...
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Sterilizable Encoders and BLDC Motors
From: PortescapDescription: Magnetic encoders allow for high resolution feedback, enabling precise motion control profiles. Understanding how these devices work and their advantages compared to traditional feedback methods (such ...
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Choosing a Motor for Electronic Pipettes
From: PortescapDescription: When it comes to dispensing a specific volume of liquid in a lab environment, pipettes are essential. Electronic air displacement pipettes have taken the lead due to the need for a high level of ...
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Commutated Resistance Change of Portescap Brush DC Motors
From: PortescapDescription: The relationship between commutated and non-commutated rotor resistance can be expressed by: RC = FC R ...
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Controlling Brushed DC Motors with Pulsed-width Modulation (PWM)
From: PortescapDescription: The enduring popularity of coreless brushed DC motors comes from a combination of their simplicity of design, fast transient responses, negligible iron losses and ease of control. With speed ...
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DC Coreless Motors Reduce TCO and Weight of Solar Panel Cleaning Robots
From: PortescapDescription: Improve Your Solar Panel Cleaning Robot TCO with DC Coreless Motors & Gearheads ...
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Motors for Drone Applications
From: PortescapDescription: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones, as they are generally known, are becoming more common. This technology is adding value in many markets including aerospace and defense, agriculture, ...