Miniature rotary actuator
0.17 Nm New Scale Technologies

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 -- March 9, 2011 -- New Scale Technologies 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.