BEI
Technologies, Inc. (Ventura, CA)—an established
manufacturer of electronic sensors, motors, actuators
and motion control products—and ThinGap
Motor Technologies (Ventura, CA), an innovative motor
technology company, recently announced a ''strategic supply
and distribution agreement.'' The pact intends to develop,
produce, and market advanced motor products using ThinGap's
patented ''wireless'' and slotless electromotive coil
technology that is said to uniquely focus a motor's magnetic
forces, allowing for better efficiency and higher power
density.
According to the agreement, ThinGap will apply BEI
optical encoders and drive electronics for specific
motor control and servo (closed-loop) applications.
BEI will significantly supplement ThinGap's manufacturing
capacity with its high volume, automated motor production.
ThinGap was a recipient of Control Engineering's 2002
Editors' Choice Award for its TG3600 Series slotless,
brushless PM motors. To read about that, click
here.
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