Actuator development
Depending on the specifications of the system, we will select or develop the best actuator solution for your application. Choices will be made in the following fields:
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Rotating or translating (linear) actuator,
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Direct or indirect drive (transmission),
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Actuator type: Electromagnetic, piëzo, etc.,
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Complete magnetically levitated stages.
Actuator development expertise
Our experts have in-depth knowledge about:
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Voice coils (sometimes combined with so called gravity compensation and/or stiffness compensation),
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Linear motors,
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Magnetic bearings / magnetic levitation,
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Hybrid actuators (combination of reluctance and Lorentz principle),
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Piëzo actuators (static or resonance / walking principle),
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Electromagnetic calculations and simulations,
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Rotary and linear Halbach arays,
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Stepper motors,
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(Brushless) DC-motors.
Project examples
Actuator development
MI-Partners has unique in-house capabilities to develop a custom acuator solutions:
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Conceptual design and cost effective feasibility evaluation.
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Detailed 2D/3D finite element calculations of the magnetic field (together with our partner Magnetic Innovations).
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Mechanical design of the actuator.
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Thermal design of the actuator.
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Magnetic interference.
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Industrial Partners to enable series manufacturing.