Portescap in Motion

Power density is the amount of power (time rate of energy transfer) generated per unit volume of the motor. The more powerful the motor in a smaller envelope, the higher the power density. Volume power density is an important consideration where space is constrained or where maximum output is needed in a fixed space. High power density enables miniaturization of applications and end devices or higher capability in current devices.

As discussed in our collaboration post, early engagement leads to customized motors that are optimized for your application, but additional benefits can be realized utilizing Portescap’s Engineering expertise. Discussions will focus on the motor solution but routinely extend to the sub-assembly where the motor will reside. These early meetings can resolve challenges an Engineer may face around material selection and additional mechanical components.

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The Make in India initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September of 2014. The mission of Make in India is to establish India as a manufacturing hub and to put it on the global map by removing outdated processes and policies and by replacing them with the promise of a transparent, user-friendly system. The Prime Minister’s own website states that the campaign was launched to “facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, protect intellectual property & build best in class manufacturing infrastructure.” This initiative has indeed inspired both manufacturing and infrastructure investment as well as enhanced other facets of economic growth.

We are excited to announce that the European Portescap team has moved to a new location. Our old office served us well and we made great memories there but we couldn't be more excited about our new space!

Are you an original equipment maker [OEM] looking for a specific motion control solution for your end application? Portescap caters to miniature motor requirements of a wide range of medical, diagnostic and industrial applications. This ranges from medical and surgical tools, lab automation equipment, dental drills and textile yarn guides to humanoid robots, surveillance camera systems, aircraft seat actuation, tattoo machines, and more. We help OEMs select the “right” miniature motor to power their applications. Our solutions include miniature dc and bldc motors, miniature can stack steppers and disc magnet motors as well as linear actuators with gear composite. These are usually customized to varying degrees, to suit requirements of the end application.

Since our motors are exposed to diverse operating conditions, selecting the right motor can be a daunting task. Certain applications need motors that can operate at extreme temperature ranges, whereas in some cases, OEMs are looking for motors with ability to withstand shocks and vibrations. Parameters like “length”, “diameter”, “torque”, “speed”,  “power density” etc  play an important role in motor selection. Thus, we’ve provided our clients and prospects with an online platform - MotionCompass^TM, that helps them select the best-suited motor for their application.

In the 80’s, Portescap was mainly involved in the watch industry providing small stepper motors to be used in watches and clocks. Using rare earth magnets, we then designed the first micro motor with a multipolar structure. Such a design avoids additional pole shoes on the rotor to create fewer steps per revolution. Later, Portescap expanded its expertise to include bigger motors for industrial applications [< 100 W].