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Portescap offers miniature motor technologies to solve the motion needs of a spectrum of end markets, from medical devices to various industrial applications. We serve our customers through breadth of innovative product technologies encompassing brushless DC, brush DC, can stack motors, disc magnet motors and stepper linear actuators to optimize application performance.
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Sustainability in Motion at Portescap

Posted by Portescap   Apr 21, 2022

Sustainability in Motion at Portescap

If positive, longstanding environmental and social changes are to be realized, the concept of sustainability can’t merely exist as a corporate buzzword. Instead, it must be a corporate movement, with all internal stakeholders aligned behind the goals of driving sustainability and continuous improvement across every sector of the business. Portescap, as an operating company underneath Altra Industrial Motion, is fully embracing this idea with Altra’s four newly adopted Sustainability Pillars:

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Miniature Motors Power Ivenix's Large Volume Infusion Pump

Posted by Portescap   Apr 14, 2022

Ivenix Infusion System - Ivenix Large Volume Infusion Pump

Ivenix, Inc., a medical technology company dedicated to eliminating infusion-related patient harm, realized the smart infusion pumps used in hospitals today are antiquated and unreliable. The company took a fresh look at the approach and dug into the complex engineering challenges of the market, ultimately resulting in the creation of a game-changing product.

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The Importance of Safety and Quality When Selecting a Motion Supplier

Posted by Portescap   Mar 24, 2022

The Importance of Safety and Quality When Selecting a Motion Supplier

Selecting a miniature motor provider for your device or application isn’t a simple task. Whether it’s ensuring that the potential supplier has an extensive product and technology portfolio, investigating the availability of Engineer-to-Engineer collaboration, or evaluating their reputation and global presence, there are many items to assess before making the final decision. Another factor paramount to the decision-making process is the supplier’s focus on safety and quality regarding their products, employees, and business approaches.

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Topics: Quality, Altra Business System, SHEQ

Meet AREBO, a Collaboration of Innovation

Posted by Portescap   Mar 10, 2022

Meet AREBO, a Collaboration of Innovation

Though small in stature, mini motors are mighty in impact! The role that miniature motors play in powering critical applications across the globe is large, especially in the development devices and applications within the medical industry. As a leading provider of mini motors, we continually strive to live our value of saving, improving, and enhancing lives by not only developing miniature motion solutions for medical needs, but by working with universities across the globe to develop new, innovative technologies. This investment in our collective future is personified by Portescap’s CSR (corporate social responsibility) partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras), a leading educational institution in India.

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Topics: CSR Partnership

The Benefits of Engineer-to-Engineer Collaboration in the Motion Control Industry

Posted by Portescap   Mar 03, 2022

The Benefits of Engineer-to-Engineer Collaboration in the Motion Control Industry

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 these suppliers is a focus on engineer-to-engineer (or E to E) collaboration! As its name would suggest, engineer-to-engineer collaboration is a process in which engineers representing both the motion supplier and the customer team up to actively design and develop the device, working together through the entire ideation to implementation process. 

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Topics: design engineering

Voice of the Customer Program Announces New  Innovative Motion Products Sparked by Customer Insights

Posted by Portescap   Jan 17, 2022

Voice of the Customer Program Announces New Innovative Motion Products Sparked by Customer Insights 

The Portescap Voice of the Customer program harnesses our customers’ technical insights and turns them into innovative motion products that solve complex problems for critical applications. Customer collaborations have sparked many new Portescap product technologies, and all of them are 100 percent customizable. We are pleased to announce these innovative new products inspired by customer feedback:

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Topics: motor innovations, innovative motion solutions, Quick Response Digital Linear Actuators, Dual Motion Can Stack Actuators, low inertia Disc Magnet, quick linear acceleration, smartphones and motion solutions, customer research, motion solutions, SMART Motors, High Speed Coreless Brush DC Motors, customer focused products

What to look for in a Miniature Motor when Designing your Next Robotic Application

Posted by Portescap   Oct 20, 2021

What to look for in a Miniature Motor When Designing Your Next Robotic Application

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 medical, warehousing, security and process automaton fields. These disruptive technologies are are creating new opportunities for miniature motors in the medical, warehousing, security and process automation fields.

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Topics: Automation, Robotics, electric motors, brushed DC motors, brushless DC coreless

Improve Your Solar Panel Cleaning Robot TCO with DC Coreless Motors & Gearheads

Posted by Portescap   Sep 17, 2021

 DC Coreless Motors Reduce TCO and Weight of Solar Panel Cleaning Robots

Solar panels are growing in popularity as effective choices for large solar farms generating renewable energy. They do require regular maintenance and cleaning to ensure efficient use and long life. Currently solar power cleaning units (SPCRs) use large, heavy DC motors that weigh upwards of 1kg+ that make these robots cumbersome, inefficient and difficult to maintain.

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Topics: Motors for wheels, Motors for cleaning axis, Motors for brush

Delivering the Ultimate Motor for Craniotomy Hand Tools

Posted by Portescap   Sep 13, 2021

Delivering the Ultimate Motor for Craniotomy Hand Tools 

Craniotomy hand tools are high speed drills used in neuro (skull) surgeries. These complex procedures require the ultimate in accuracy, precision and balancing. Even minor vibrations or jerks could impact the outcome of surgeries.

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Topics: motor for craniotomy hand tools, motors for surgical hand tools, craniotomy drill motors

Engage Early with Motor Suppliers to Drive the Right Strategic Decisions

Posted by Portescap   Aug 26, 2021

Engage Early with Motor Suppliers for Strategic Decisions that Meet Timelines and Enhance Product Performance

Medical device companies are under extreme pressure to deliver new or improved products ahead of the competition. Engaging with specialist suppliers at the very earliest stages of product design can help medical OEMs maintain a competitive edge.

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Topics: Custom motors, mini motor

Running DMM Motors in BLDC Mode

Posted by Portescap   Aug 12, 2021

Did you know: Stepper Disc Magnet Motor Technology Provides Multiple Modes of Operation

Designed and developed in Switzerland, Portescap's Disc Magnet Stepper Motor provide versatility unequaled by any other kind of permanent magnet stepper motor. 

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Topics: Stepper Motors, Disc Magnet

Ultra EC Ideal Solution for Battery-Operated Power Tool

Posted by Portescap   Mar 30, 2021

Ultra EC: The Ideal Solution for Battery-Operated Power Tools

Ultra EC high-performance motors are an ideal solution for battery-operated power tools. Constructed using the very best technology, Ultra EC motors are built to surpass the rigorous demands of industrial users. 

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Topics: Ultra EC, Industrial Power Tools, BLDC Motors

U-Coil Technology

Posted by Portescap   Mar 23, 2021

Portescap Ultra EC U-Coil is The Key to Performance

Portescap's proprietary U-Coil technology is a new design that is key to outstanding performance with our brushless, slotless miniature motors.

Watch this video to learn more about its design and benefits

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Topics: Ultra EC, BLDC Motors

The Ultra EC Family

Posted by Portescap   Mar 16, 2021

Meet the Line of Ultra EC Brushless Motors

Below is a video on the Ultra EC Brushless Motor, featuring the Portescap's Ultra EC three families of motors. We highlight each motor in the Ultra EC line, discussing each features and benefits.

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Topics: Ultra EC, BLDC Motors

How to Select a Mini Motor Technology for Your Surgical Device Design

Posted by Portescap   Mar 09, 2021

How to Select a Mini Motor Technology for your Surgical Device Design

Powered surgical hand tools are a mainstay of the operating room. For decades surgeons and device makers have relied on sterilizable Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) motors to meet the torque, speed, and reliability requirements of surgical hand tools. With the advance of surgical robotics and robotically assisted surgical devices, more than device makers count on BLDC motors to meet their most demanding requirements.

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Topics: Medical & Diagnostics, Surgical Motor Solutions, Robotics

Brushless DC Motors Achieve ISO 13485 Certification

Posted by Portescap   Feb 12, 2021

Brushless DC Motors Achieve ISO 13485 Certification for Respirators

 We’re excited to announce that our slotless brushless DC motors for respirators have recently received ISO 13485:2016 certification. Thanks to this compliance, medical device original equipment manufacturers (OEM) can be confident their motion control system has been manufactured to the highest quality standards.

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Topics: Others, Quality, BLDC Motors

Ultra EC High Performance Motors  For Battery-Operated Power Tools

Posted by Portescap   Feb 03, 2020

Our Ultra EC motors have been designed to meet the needs of Industrial Power Tool, watch our new video to learn more!

 

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Topics: Ultra EC, Industrial Power Tools, BLDC Motors

Meet Our Newest Innovation: Ultra EC™ Proprietary Coil

Posted by Portescap   Jan 24, 2020

The core of the Ultra EC™ platform is the innovative and proprietary U coil design which powers the performance of all 3 Ultra EC product lines. Watch this video to learn more about its features and benefits.

 

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Topics: Ultra EC, BLDC Motors

Meet The Family: Ultra EC Brushless Motors

Posted by Portescap   Jan 10, 2020

Our new Ultra EC Brushless Motors video highlights Portescap's Ultra EC three families of motors along with their features and benefits. Watch our latest video to learn more about our Ultra EC Product line. 

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Topics: Automation, Ultra EC, BLDC Motors

New Year, New Look: Portescap Remodels Their Facility In West Chester, Pennsylvania

Posted by Portescap   Mar 01, 2019

Over the past few months, our Portescap office in West Chester, Pennsylvania went through some major renovations! We worked hard in 2018 organizing, planning, and researching to transform our manufacturing floor. Our office focused on upgrades that will give us the best productivity and while meeting the needs of our growing team.

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Topics: Others

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