Trondheim, Norway – 1 October, 2024 – Alva Industries, a manufacturer of frameless motors with FiberPrinting™ technology, has today announced the launch of SlimTorq™, a new range of slotless thin-section motors ideal for high-precision applications on land, sea and air.

SlimTorq™ motors are available in sizes from 39mm to 130mm outer diameter and manufactured by the company’s next-generation, patented FiberPrinting™ technology. FiberPrinting™ enables ironless and slotless motor windings with up to 60% copper fill factor, setting a new standard in precision, torque density and adaptability.

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• Attributes of SlimTorq™ motors include:
• Ultra-thin & compact form factor
• High precision & power
• Brushless for reliability
• Low noise and vibrations
• Non-skewed windings for maximised torque output
• Infinite design possibilities, enabling rapid customisation

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• Applications for SlimTorq™ motors include:
• High precision gimbals
• Medical devices & surgical robotics
• Defense & satcom
• Marine propulsion
• Metrology
• Semiconductor

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“We hear all the time from engineers developing systems for high-precision applications that they need to reduce size, weight, and power consumption, while improving overall performance,” said Nicolas Giraudo, CCO at Alva Industries. “With SlimTorq™ this is now possible, as it is the thinnest and lightest precision torque motor available on the market.”

“One of the key benefits of FiberPrinting™ is its intrinsic flexible process, allowing us to develop custom windings faster than competitors”, said Jørgen P. Selnes, CEO & co-founder of Alva.  

About Alva Industries‍

Alva Industries is a global manufacturer of frameless motors with its headquarters in Trondheim, Norway. The company’s patented FiberPrinting™ manufacturing technology enables Alva to produce motors in almost any shape or size, with high efficiency, state-of-the-art torque density and superior reliability. Visit www.alvaindustries.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn.