Surgical Robotics Technology
Alva Industries, a manufacturer of frameless motors with FiberPrinting™ technology, has today announced the launch of SlimTorq™, a new range of slotless thin-section motors ideal for high-precision applications on land, sea and air.
SlimTorq™ motors are available in sizes from 39mm to 130mm outer diameter and manufactured by the company’s next-generation, patented FiberPrinting™ technology. FiberPrinting™ enables ironless and slotless motor windings with up to 60% copper fill factor, setting a new standard in precision, torque density and adaptability.
- Attributes of SlimTorq™ motors include:
- Ultra-thin & compact form factor
- High precision & power
- Brushless for reliability
- Low noise and vibrations
- Non-skewed windings for maximised torque output
- Infinite design possibilities, enabling rapid customisation
- Applications for SlimTorq™ motors include:
- High precision gimbals
- Medical devices & surgical robotics
- Defense & satcom
- Marine propulsion
- Metrology
- Semiconductor
“We hear all the time from engineers developing systems for high-precision applications that they need to reduce size, weight, and power consumption, while improving overall performance,” said Nicolas Giraudo, CCO at Alva Industries. “With SlimTorq™ this is now possible, as it is the thinnest and lightest precision torque motor available on the market.”
“One of the key benefits of FiberPrinting™ is its intrinsic flexible process, allowing us to develop custom windings faster than competitors”, said Jørgen P. Selnes, CEO & co-founder of Alva.
