Latest Portescap Press Releases

8th April 2022

From medical monitoring equipment to robots, miniature motors are integral to providing motion in space-critical, high performance applications. The design and manufacture of these motors takes cutting edge engineering expertise, while a keen understanding of customer requirements is essential when deciding which performance features must be developed. Portescap’s ‘Voice of the Customer’ research ensures that it’s standard product platform is highly tuned to solve current customer needs – and that’s before the bespoke customisation begins.

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23rd March 2022

Mini motor applications utilise DC motor technology because of compactness, low weight, and reliability. Stopping, slowing or holding the position and load of these motors is crucial for many applications from controlling robotic joints through to automated window shades. This control is achieved by integrating an electromagnetic brake, accurately specified according to the application requirements and parameters of the DC mini motor.

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10th March 2022

The design and development of miniature motor motion solutions is integral to applications from medical equipment to robotics through to industrial power tools, in settings that demand performance and reliability. Concept design, development and testing not only has to be rigorous and relevant to specific application conditions, but also has to be fast enough to meet the needs of demanding markets. As a result, Portescap, which develops miniature motors for global OEMs, has enhanced its R&D capabilities by creating a new Engineering Lab.

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4th January 2022

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 Overdrive Award winner.

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8th December 2021

For applications that require speed and efficiency of movement, wheeled robots can be advantageous compared to legged robots. Their simpler design can also mean lower cost and reduced maintenance.

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4th November 2021

The numbers of products incorporating electric motors is increasing exponentially. Some of these products are designed to be disposable, with cost taking precedent over longevity. In others, where the expectation is that the product will operate over hundreds or even thousands of hours, long term reliability is key.

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5th October 2021

Central to the success of Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems are the miniature motors necessary to actuate the control valves. In addition to generating the required torque at low speed to regulate gas flow, the motors must ensure long and reliable life, combined with efficiency and cost effectiveness.

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21st September 2021

During the selection of a miniature DC motor, the design engineer will of course consider the dimensions needed to fit the desired space as well as the working point (the torque and speed at which the motor is required to operate). This information will be readily available in most motor product catalogues. Alongside this information there will also often be a choice of coils.

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8th September 2021

When specifying brushless DC motors, the designer will of course consider key parameters such as operating speed and torque, along with voltage and current. Just as important, but often overlooked, is the stall torque of the motor

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31st August 2021

Reliability is crucial for electrically powered surgical tools and moisture ingress is a surefire route to premature failure. To maintain operational performance, design engineers must consider how to minimise moisture ingress and protect against its damaging effects. A moisture-resistant design will also provide longer-life surgical tools with a reduced total cost.

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