Each integration comes with its own unique requirements, whether it’s size, power, robustness, or cost. Consequently, every project may necessitate some level of customization. Thanks to the expertise and range of motors our R&D team has developed over the past few years, such customization has never been easier.
Let’s explore how we achieve this!
Type of Motor
We categorize our motors into three main types: inner drive, outer drive, and rotary. While they all operate based on the same physical principles (as detailed in a previous blog post), they are designed to interact with the slider in distinct ways.
Inner Drive
As the name implies, the contact occurs internally, with the stroke limited by the motor itself. This motor is ideal for smaller strokes (less than 1 mm) and compact applications.
Outer Drive
The interaction takes place externally, making the stroke theoretically unlimited, only constrained by the slider’s design. The slider moves past the motor without obstruction, allowing Miniswys technology to achieve an impressive stroke-to-size ratio.
Rotary Drive
Suitable for small inertia, this motor can be directly applied to a rotor. Its asymmetric geometry translates the linear motion of the contact area into rotation.
Type of integration
The inner and outer drives can be integrated to achieve either linear or rotary motion of the stage. Drawing on the micro-mechanical expertise we’ve developed through numerous projects, we can recommend the most suitable solution from a wide range of options.
Linear
When a mechanism takes full advantage of the native linear nature of Miniswys technology, it can reach the highest speed.
Rotary
By placing the motor tangentially away from the center axis, the linear motion is translated to a rotation. Besides the design freedom, this provides leverage, allowing an increase of the force or torque.
One of the strengths of Miniswys’ technology is its ability to enable new and innovative products through customization, making actuation accessible or even possible.
However, customization isn’t always necessary. For instance, if space isn’t a constraint, standalone motors like those in our Demo Kit (which we call the “Innovation Kit”) could be an excellent fit.
