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Victor, NY - March 23, 2009 – A new
stainless steel housing for the SQL-1.8 SQUIGGLE micro motor
simplifies mounting of this patented piezoelectric motor into
miniature OEM products, New Scale Technologies announced today. The
model SQL-1.8-6-12-SS SQUIGGLE motor
measures only 2.7 x 2.8 x 6 mm including housing. This is still
25% to 50% thinner and up to ten times smaller in length x width
than competing micro motors. With new mounting tabs and a solid
bottom surface, the SQL-1.8-6-12-SS SQUIGGLE motor is easily
integrated into high-volume miniature products such as tiny optical
systems, medical devices, micro-robotic instruments and more.
A variety of suggested mounting techniques include the use of
snap clamps to hold the mounting tabs; epoxy or adhesive tape to
bond the bottom of the housing to a system structure; and several
different screw-on clamping options. An
application
note describes the various mounting methods in detail.
A 3D CAD file for the new motor housing is also available for
download (registration
required).
SQL-1.8-6-12-SS SQUIGGLE motors feature 6 mm travel range, 0.5
micrometer resolution, speeds greater than 7 mm/sec, and stall force
of 30 grams force. New Scale developed the new housing to ensure
optimal motor performance and simplify mechanical integration for
OEMs, while maintaining the small footprint of the “the world’s
smallest linear motor.”
Pricing and availability
A complete evaluation kit including an SQL- 1.8-6-12-SS motor, a
motor controller, New Scale Pathway software and all connector
cables is available now starting at $450.
Buy the kit online.
About New Scale Technologies
New Scale Technologies (www.newscaletech.com) creates disruptively small
motion systems based on our patented piezoelectric SQUIGGLE® motor, the world’s
smallest linear motor, and TRACKER™ position sensor. The ultrasonic SQUIGGLE motor
is smaller, more precise, less expensive, more robust and more power-efficient
than other micro motors. The TRACKER position sensor integrates a magnetic sensor
with on-chip digital encoder, for smaller size and higher resolution than miniature
optical encoders. We create complete motion systems integrating micro motor and sensor
technology with supporting electronics (ASICs) developed with our partner
austriamicrosystems.
New Scale’s micro motors, encoders and micro-actuator modules enable design engineers
to create smaller products including mobile phone cameras, electronic locks and
intelligent fasteners, nano-scale fluid control including lab-on-a-chip systems,
medical devices including miniature drug pumps and endoscopes, optics and
imaging systems, automotive modules, lasers, aerospace and defense systems,
cryogenic and MRI-compatible instruments, and consumer electronics including
micro fuel cells.
SQUIGGLE is a registered trademark and TRACKER and New Scale Pathway are trademarks of New Scale Technologies, Inc.
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