Miniature Rotary Actuator Module produces high torque, power.
Press Release Summary:
Able to deliver 0.17 N-m torque and speeds exceeding 400°/sec, non-inductive and non-magnetic M3-R module measures 60 mm dia x 8 mm thick and has scalable design that can be adjusted to optimize dynamic performance, velocity, torque, or size. Module integrates piezoelectric motors, tangential drive mechanism, angular motion sensor, as well as necessary drive and control electronics. It accepts direct battery voltage of 24 V without boost circuits and draws less than 60 W when moving.
Original Press Release:
Miniature Rotary Actuator Module Has Highest Torque and Power Output for Its Size: 0.17 N-m with Only 60 mm Diameter x 8 mm Thickness
New Scale demonstrates fully integrated, non-inductive module with higher torque and speed than electromagnetic pancake micro motors or other piezoelectric motors
Victor, NY - New Scale Technologies, Inc. (www.newscaletech.com) has demonstrated a miniature rotary actuator module with torque of 0.17 N-m and speeds of more than 400 degrees per second in a compact, 60 mm diameter by 8 mm thick design. Resulting from the successful completion of a Phase 1 SBIR project for the US Navy, this non-inductive rotary actuator module delivers higher power output in a smaller footprint than electromagnetic pancake motors or other piezoelectric actuators.
With this successful proof of concept, New Scale is supporting product development of custom rotary actuators for OEM partners. Applications include guided munitions and missile systems, MRI-compatible medical devices, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) controls, gimbal systems and computer equipment.
The module is non-magnetic and does not interfere with systems such as magnetometer (navigation) systems, MRI systems, or variable inductors. The highly scalable design can be adjusted to optimize dynamic performance, velocity, torque or size. The simple, strong, low-mass configuration withstands high-G launch accelerations.
Based on New Scale's M3 micro-mechatronic design platform, this new "M3-R" rotary actuator module features integrated piezoelectric motors, tangential drive mechanism, angular motion sensor, and all drive and control electronics into a compact footprint of less than 1 cubic inch. It operates on lower input voltage than other piezoelectric flat motors, accepting direct battery voltage of 24 volts without boost circuits. It draws less than 60W when moving.
New Scale has demonstrated M3-R modules using both its SQUIGGLE and UTAF piezoelectric micro motors. These patented micro motors are proven, commercial ceramic motors with high force and precision. In the M3-R module, multiple motors work together to achieve the required torque and speed. Each piezo motor generates ultrasonic vibrations that create tangential force that directly rotates a central shaft with high acceleration and velocity, without gears or other mechanical linkages.
"With this proof-of-concept we continue to demonstrate the power of our M3 micro-mechatronics platform in bringing high-performance motion systems to market," said Dan Viggiano III, Director of Custom Products at New Scale. "We are seeking development partners to work with us in applying this technology to advance the capabilities of their military, medical and commercial OEM systems."
About New Scale Technologies, Inc.
New Scale Technologies (www.newscaletech.com) is an innovation and micro-manufacturing company delivering ingeniously small motion systems. We serve worldwide markets for mobile products, medical devices, defense and security systems and industrial instruments. Every day our creative engineers and scientists use their deep understanding of micro-mechatronic technologies to solve the most demanding customer problems. We combine our talents with the capabilities of our global strategic partners, to provide "best in class" integrated circuits, ceramic components and high-volume manufacturing. Through direct customer engagements, continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, we deliver disruptively small, precise and low-power motion systems that enable our customers to create smaller feature-rich products.
New Scale's SQUIGGLE micro motors, TRACKER position sensors and M3 micro-mechatronic modules enable design engineers to create smaller products including cameras for mobile phone, medical, military and industrial applications; portable drug delivery and implantable medical devices; endoscopes; precision tuning devices; electronic locks; UAV controls; precision optics and photonic control systems; and cryogenic and MRI-compatible instrumentation.
SQUIGGLE is a registered trademark and UTAF and TRACKER are trademarks of New Scale Technologies, Inc.
