27th August 2024
Grippers are essential for robots engaged in pick-and-place applications. These electromechanical ‘hands’ allow objects to be grasped, manipulated and released, facilitating fast and precise interactions for low-mix, high-volume industrial processes.
6th August 2024
The patient outcome of surgery performed by a robot is contingent on the control precision of its end effectors. Central to this delivery is the motion performance achieved by the robot’s miniature motor system.
30th July 2024
Portescap, a global provider of motion solutions, announces its participation in Automation Expo 2024, taking place at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai, India, from August 21-24, 2024.
23rd July 2024
Miniature electric motors, their transmissions, feedback and control devices are crucial to equipment that depends on motion control. This means that OEMs starting a new product development project should involve a motion specialist at the earliest opportunity.
17th July 2024
Portescap, a global leader in miniature motion solutions, highlights the B16C gearbox as an ideal solution for optimizing infusion pump designs. This innovative spur gearing solution is tailored for engineers aiming to optimize their infusion pumps without sacrificing performance or reliability.
10th July 2024
Critical for genomic, drug and vaccine research, automated liquid handling workstations have allowed lab technicians to make the latest scientific breakthroughs.
26th June 2024
In the era of modern medicine, ventilators have significantly enhanced patient survival rates. Providing essential airflow when natural breathing is insufficient to sustain life, these devices support people undergoing surgery, tackling lung issues, suffering pulmonary ailments or facing otherwise imminent failure of bodily functions.
19th June 2024
Portescap, a global leader in miniature motor solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the Farnborough International Airshow, taking place from July 22-26, 2024.
11th June 2024
Since its invention in 1817, the bicycle has evolved from its traditional form into a versatile mode of transportation, sports equipment, and leisure activity. This evolution has resulted in numerous bicycle variations, with road, mountain, BMX, racing, custom, and electric bikes (or eBikes) being available worldwide.
30th May 2024
Fast and effective treatment of blood clots is essential for positive patient outcomes. This is especially true when they occur in the brain, where they can have fatal consequences. Mechanical thrombectomy devices powered by miniature motors are essential for clearing blood vessels and preventing further cell damage.