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# Portescap in Motion

## [DC Motors for Missile Fin Actuation Systems](https://blog.portescap.com/dc-motors-for-missile-fin-actuation-systems)

## [Sustainability in Motion at Portescap](https://blog.portescap.com/sustainability-in-motion-at-portescap)

## [Miniature Motors Power Ivenix's Large Volume Infusion Pump](https://blog.portescap.com/miniature-motors-power-ivenix-large-volume-infusion-pump)

## [Dedicated Brushless DC Geared Motor for Pruning Shears Applications](https://blog.portescap.com/dedicated-brushless-dc-geared-motor-for-pruning-shears-applications)

## [Introducing Portescap's Latest 20mm and 32mm Flat Brushless Slotted Motors](https://blog.portescap.com/introducing-portescaps-latest-20mm-and-32mm-flat-brushless-slotted-motors)

## [Motor Technology Options for Handheld Electronic Pipettes](https://blog.portescap.com/motor-technology-options-for-handheld-electronic-pipettes)

## [The Importance of Safety and Quality When Selecting a Motion Supplier](https://blog.portescap.com/the-importance-of-safety-and-quality-when-selecting-a-motion-supplier)

## [Estimate Brush DC Motor Reliability With Confidence](https://blog.portescap.com/estimate-brush-dc-motor-reliability-with-confidence)

## [Meet AREBO, a Collaboration of Innovation](https://blog.portescap.com/meet-arebo-a-collaboration-of-innovation)

## [The Benefits of Engineer-to-Engineer Collaboration in the Motion Control Industry](https://blog.portescap.com/the-benefits-of-engineer-to-engineer-collaboration)

## [Motion System Options for HVAC Gas Valve Actuators](https://blog.portescap.com/motion-system-options-for-hvac-gas-valve-actuators)

## [Motion System Selection Considerations for Wheeled Robots](https://blog.portescap.com/motion-system-selection-considerations-for-wheeled-robots)

## [Tips to Avoid Stepper Motor Resonance Problems](https://blog.portescap.com/tips-to-avoid-stepper-motor-resonance-problems)

## [Understand What Factors Influence the Stall Torque of a Brushless DC Motor](https://blog.portescap.com/understand-what-factors-influence-the-stall-torque-of-a-brushless-dc-motor)

## [Key Concepts For Running a Brushed DC Motor as a Generator](https://blog.portescap.com/key-concepts-for-running-a-brushed-dc-motor-as-a-generator)

## [Voice of the Customer Program Announces New  Innovative Motion Products Sparked by Customer Insights](https://blog.portescap.com/voice-of-the-customer-program-announces-new-innovative-motion-products)

## [How To Select a DC Motor Coil Based on the Required Working Point and Power Supply](https://blog.portescap.com/how-to-select-a-dc-motor-coil-based-on-the-required-working-point-and-power-supply)

## [National Clean Off Your Desk Day - Let's Talk About 5S!](https://blog.portescap.com/national-clean-off-desk-day-5s)

## [Motor Technology Selection: Evaluation Factors](https://blog.portescap.com/motor-technology-selection-evaluation-factors)

## [Customized & Reliable Stepper Motors Address HVAC Damper Application Extremes](https://blog.portescap.com/customized-and-reliable-stepper-motors-address-hvac-damper-application-extremes)

## [Improve Thermal Performance for Ironless Brush DC and Brushless DC Motors](https://blog.portescap.com/improve-thermal-performance-for-ironless-brush-dc-and-brushless-dc-motors-0)

## [Understand the Effect of PWM When Controlling a Brushless DC Motor](https://blog.portescap.com/understand-the-effect-of-pwm-when-controlling-a-brushless-dc-motor)

## [Advantages of Gearheads: What to Choose and Why](https://blog.portescap.com/advantage-of-gearheads-spur-and-planetary-technology)

## [Switzerland R&D Prototyping Capabilities](https://blog.portescap.com/swiss-r-and-d-lab)

## [Coreless Brush DC Motor Controls Nutrient Flow for Medical Feeding Pumps](https://blog.portescap.com/coreless-dc-brush-motor-controls-nutrient-flow-for-medical-feeding-pumps)

## [Efficiency and Power Density Redefined in Harsh Surgical Environments](https://blog.portescap.com/efficiency-power-refefined-for-surgical-hand-tools)

## [DC Motors with Electromagnetic Compatibility  (EMC)](https://blog.portescap.com/dc-motors-with-electromagnetic-capability-emc)

## [Role of Tribology in Performance of Miniaturized Electrical Motors](https://blog.portescap.com/role-of-tribology-in-performance-of-miniaturized-electrical-motors)

## [New Engineering Lab at Portescap Now Open](https://blog.portescap.com/new-engineering-lab-at-portescap-now-open)

## [What to look for in a Miniature Motor when Designing your Next Robotic Application](https://blog.portescap.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-miniature-motor-when-designing-your-next-robotic-application)

## [Choosing a Motor for Electronic Pipettes](https://blog.portescap.com/motor-selection-for-electronic-pipettes)

## [Reducing Surgical Hand Tool Size Without Sacrificing Performance](https://blog.portescap.com/reducing-surgical-hand-tool-size-without-sacrificing-performance)

## [Brushless DC Motion Solutions for Medical Disposable Tools](https://blog.portescap.com/bldc-motion-solutions-for-medical-disposable-tools)

## [Mini Motors for Drone Applications](https://blog.portescap.com/mini-motors-for-drone-applications)

## [Commutated Resistance Change of DC Motors](https://blog.portescap.com/commutated-resistance-change-of-dc-motors)

## [Sterilizable Encoders and BLDC Motors Drive Surgical Hand Tool Advances](https://blog.portescap.com/sterilizable-encoders-and-bldc-motors-drive-surgical-hand-tool-advances)

## [Controlling Brushed DC Motors with Pulsed-width Modulation (PWM)](https://blog.portescap.com/controlling-brushed-dc-motors-with-pulsed-width-modulation-pwm-1-0)

## [Improve Your Solar Panel Cleaning Robot TCO with DC Coreless Motors & Gearheads](https://blog.portescap.com/improve-your-solar-panel-cleaning-robot-tco-with-dc-coreless-motors-gearheads)

## [Experimental Approach For Solving Side Band Noise of Miniature Planetary Gearbox](https://blog.portescap.com/experimental-approach-for-solving-side-band-noise-of-miniature-planetary-gearbox)

## [Delivering the Ultimate Motor for Craniotomy Hand Tools](https://blog.portescap.com/delivering-the-ultimate-craniotomy-hand-tool-with-the-highest-precision-accuracy-and-comfort)

## [Bipolar Drives and Unipolar Drives for Stepper Motors: A Comparison](https://blog.portescap.com/bipolar-drives-and-unipolar-drives-for-stepper-motors-a-comparison)

## [Encoders Provide Motor Speed and Position Control](https://blog.portescap.com/how-encoders-provide-motor-speed-and-position-control)

## [Stepper Motors for Medical Applications](https://blog.portescap.com/stepper-motors-for-medical-applications)

## [Engage Early with Motor Suppliers to Drive the Right Strategic Decisions](https://blog.portescap.com/engage-early-with-motor-suppliers-to-improve-timeline-and-performance)

## [Running DMM Motors in BLDC Mode](https://blog.portescap.com/running-dmm-motors-in-bldc-mode)

## [Selecting the Optimum Flat Motor Technologies For Your Application](https://blog.portescap.com/selecting-the-optimum-flat-motor-technologies-for-your-application)

## [Motor Selection Tips: Understanding Thermal Parameters of DC Motors](https://blog.portescap.com/understanding-thermal-parameters-of-dc-coreless-motors)

## [Podiatry Done Right: Ironless Brushless DC Motors for Foot Care Devices](https://blog.portescap.com/podiatry-done-fight-ironless-brushless-dc-motors-for-foot-care-devices)

## [Why Use an Electromagnetic Brake with Your Electric DC Motor?](https://blog.portescap.com/why-use-an-electromagnetic-brake-with-your-electric-dc-motor)

## [Portescap Motor Technology in Healthcare Simulators](https://blog.portescap.com/portescap-motor-technology-in-healthcare-simulators)

## [Differential Compact Drives](https://blog.portescap.com/differential-compact-drives)

## [Motion in Dental Applications](https://blog.portescap.com/motion-in-dental-applications)

## [40mm Brushless DC Slotless Motors](https://blog.portescap.com/40mm-brushless-dc-slotless-motors)

## [Powered Surgical Tool Reliability: Protecting Against Moisture and Corrosion](https://blog.portescap.com/powered-surgical-tool-reliability-protecting-against-moisture-and-corrosion)

## [Convert Rotary Motion Into Linear Motion With These Options](https://blog.portescap.com/convert-rotary-motion-into-linear-motion-with-these-options)

## [Portescap Design Partnership Among Multiple Stakeholders](https://blog.portescap.com/portescap-design-partnership-among-multiple-stakeholders)

## [Portescap E-Store – Mini Motor Purchasing Available On-Line](https://blog.portescap.com/portescap-e-store-mini-motor-purchasing-available-on-line)

## [Ultra EC Ideal Solution for Battery-Operated Power Tool](https://blog.portescap.com/ultra-ec-ideal-solution-for-battery-operated-power-tool)

## [Miniature Motor Selection on Demand](https://blog.portescap.com/miniature-motor-selection-on-demand)

## [Lower Surgical Hand Tool Costs Without Sacrificing Reliability](https://blog.portescap.com/lower-surgical-hand-tool-costs-without-sacrificing-reliability)

## [U-Coil Technology](https://blog.portescap.com/u-coil-technology)

## [The Ultra EC Family](https://blog.portescap.com/the-ultra-ec-family)

## [How to Select a Mini Motor Technology for Your Surgical Device Design](https://blog.portescap.com/how-to-select-a-mini-motor-technology-solution-to-solve-your-surgical-device-design)

## [Precision Motors for Medical Infusion Systems](https://blog.portescap.com/precision-medical-infusion-systems)

## [Brushless DC Motors Achieve ISO 13485 Certification](https://blog.portescap.com/brushless-dc-motors-achieve-iso-13485-certification)

## [Motor Sterility Management: Protecting vs. Autoclaving](https://blog.portescap.com/motor-sterility-management-protecting-vs-autoclaving)

## [How to Optimize Your Product or Device Output](https://blog.portescap.com/how-to-optimize-your-product-or-device-output)

## [Brush DC and Stepper Technologies for Security and Locking Devices](https://blog.portescap.com/brush-dc-and-stepper-technologies-for-security-and-locking-devices)

## [Motion Considerations for Motorized Multi-function Surgical Power Tools](https://blog.portescap.com/multi-tool-surgical-hand-tools)

## [Seeing beyond what's in the catalogue](https://blog.portescap.com/seeing-beyond-whats-in-the-catalogue)

## [Dual Motion Can Stack Actuator](https://blog.portescap.com/dual-motion-can-stack-actuator)

## [Driving DC Brushed Motors](https://blog.portescap.com/driving-dc-brushed-motors)

## [Brushless DC Motors Let You Avoid Having To Compromise On Performance For Low Voltage Battery Powered Tools](https://blog.portescap.com/brushless-dc-motors-let-you-avoid-having-to-compromise-on-performance-for-low-voltage-battery-powered-tools)

## [Why An Encoder?](https://blog.portescap.com/why-an-encoder)

## [Fight COVID-19 Together](https://blog.portescap.com/fight-covid-19-together)

## [Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for Your Application: Motor Decision Table](https://blog.portescap.com/motor-decision-table)

## [Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for Your Application: Type](https://blog.portescap.com/selecting-the-optimum-motion-technology-for-your-application-type)

## [Ultra EC High Performance Motors  For Battery-Operated Power Tools](https://blog.portescap.com/ultra-ec-high-performance-tools-for-battery-operated-power-tools)

## [Meet Our Newest Innovation: Ultra EC™ Proprietary Coil](https://blog.portescap.com/ultra-ec-patented-coil)

## [Meet The Family: Ultra EC Brushless Motors](https://blog.portescap.com/ultra-ec-brushless-motors)

## [Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for your Application: Duty Cycle](https://blog.portescap.com/duty-cycle)

## [Day of Caring: Innovation from Within](https://blog.portescap.com/day-of-caring-innovation-from-within)

## [Experience How Portescap Surgical Motors Team Can Help You Find Solutions!](https://blog.portescap.com/watch-how-we-can-help-you-find-solutions-to-your-surgical-motor-application)

## [Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for your Application Series: Accuracy](https://blog.portescap.com/selecting-the-optimum-motion-technology-for-your-application-series-accuracy)

## [Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for your Application Series: Mechanical Envelope](https://blog.portescap.com/selecting-the-optimum-motion-technology-for-your-application-series-mechanical-envelope)

## [Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for your Application Series: Lifetime](https://blog.portescap.com/selecting-the-optimum-motion-technology-for-your-application-series-lifetime)

## [Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for your Application Series: Torque](https://blog.portescap.com/selecting-the-optimum-motion-technology-for-your-application-series-torque)

## [Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for your Application Series: Speed](https://blog.portescap.com/selecting-the-optimum-motion-technology-for-your-application-series)

## [A Balancing Act](https://blog.portescap.com/a-balancing-act)

## [Portescap's Look into the Past, Present and Future](https://blog.portescap.com/portescaps-look-into-the-past-present-and-future)

## [New Year, New Look: Portescap Remodels Their Facility In West Chester, Pennsylvania](https://blog.portescap.com/new-year-new-look-portescap-remodels-their-facility-in-west-chester-pennsylvania)

## [Selecting the Optimum Motion Technology for Your Application](https://blog.portescap.com/selecting-the-optimum-motion-technology-for-your-application)

## [Learn More - Ultra EC Brushless DC Motors - Videos](https://blog.portescap.com/click-play-and-learn-more-about-portescaps-ultra-ec-motors)

## [Application Torque Range](https://blog.portescap.com/application-torque-range)

## [Portescap Joins the Altra Team](https://blog.portescap.com/power-density-increases-performance-0)

## [Power Density Increases Performance](https://blog.portescap.com/power-density-increases-performance)

## [DC Coreless Speed vs. Torque Curves](https://blog.portescap.com/dc-coreless-speed-vs.-torque-curves)

## [The Additional Benefits of Partnership](https://blog.portescap.com/the-additional-benefits-of-partnership)

## [Portescap Partners with Home of the Sparrow to Help Underprivileged Families](https://blog.portescap.com/portescap-partners-with-home-of-the-sparrow)

## [Collaborative Innovation: Partnering with Portescap](https://blog.portescap.com/collaborative-innovation-partnering-with-portescap)

## [Why Efficiency Is Important](https://blog.portescap.com/why-efficiency-is-important)

## [Portescap's Contribution to the "Make in India" Initiative](https://blog.portescap.com/portescaps-contribution-to-the-make-in-india-initiative)

## [Portescap's European Office is on the Move](https://blog.portescap.com/portescaps-european-office-is-on-the-move)

## [Spring into Motion with the New 30ECT BLDC Motor](https://blog.portescap.com/spring-into-motion-with-the-new-30ect-bldc-motor)

## [High Speed Linear Actuators](https://blog.portescap.com/high_speed_linear_actuators)

## [Portescap’s Brushless Slotted DC Motor Testing Capabilities](https://blog.portescap.com/portescaps-brushless-slotted-dc-motor-testing-capabilities)

## [MotionCompass – Selecting the “right” motor for your application](https://blog.portescap.com/selecting-the-right-motor-for-your-application)

## [Understanding Speed-Torque Characteristics of Miniature DC Motors (Part 3 of 3)](https://blog.portescap.com/understanding-speed-torque-characteristics-of-miniature-dc-motors-part-3-of-3)

## [Understanding Speed-Torque Characteristics of Miniature DC Motors (Part 2 of 3)](https://blog.portescap.com/understanding-speed-torque-characteristics-of-miniature-dc-motors-part-2-of-3)

## [Understanding Speed-Torque Characteristics of Miniature DC Motors (Part 1 of 3)](https://blog.portescap.com/understanding-speed-torque-characteristics-of-miniature-dc-motors-part-1-of-3)

## [Miniature Disc Magnet Motors for Textile Applications](https://blog.portescap.com/miniature-disc-magnet-motors-for-textile-applications)

## [Miniature Motors for Biopsy Systems and Radiation Treatment](https://blog.portescap.com/miniature-motors-for-biopsy-systems-and-radiation-treatment)

## [Miniature Motors for Valve Actuation](https://blog.portescap.com/miniature-motors-for-valve-actuation)

## [Miniature Motors for Medical Devices and Dispensing Systems](https://blog.portescap.com/miniature-motors-for-medical-devices-and-dispensing-systems)

## [Portescap Introduces New P532 Motor Series for Best-in-class Power Rate and Acceleration](https://blog.portescap.com/portescap-introduces-new-p532-motor-series-for-best-in-class-power-rate-and-acceleration)

## [Miniature Motors for Medical Ventilation](https://blog.portescap.com/miniature-motors-for-medical-ventilation)

## [Stepper Linear Actuators Simplified](https://blog.portescap.com/stepper-linear-actuators-simplified)

## [Miniature Motor Driveline Solutions for Aerospace Applications](https://blog.portescap.com/miniature-motor-driveline-solutions-for-aerospace-applications)

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