In zero-cogging motor systems, encoder performance defines motion quality. This article shows how Alva’s SlimTorq™ motors and FLUX inductive encoders combine to deliver stable, high-precision motion in demanding direct-drive applications.

Selecting the optimal brushless motor architecture - outrunner or inrunner with large through-holes - defines system limits. Outrunners maximize air-gap radius to generate higher static torque, while inrunners reduce inertia for superior dynamic bandwidth and thermal dissipation. This article analyzes the physical principles and geometric trade-offs that guide motor selection in advanced mechatronics.

A step-by-step guide to finding the right SlimTorq™ motor for your application‍. Alva’s SlimTorq™ motor series offers a wide range of sizes and winding configurations to meet the demands of advanced motion control applications. To help engineers efficiently navigate these options, we provide an intuitive Product Selector tool directly on our website.

How do you manage heat in motors where space is limited? In this Tech Torqs episode, we cover the active and passive strategies that keep compact electric motors cool, efficient, and reliable, without adding size or weight.

Trondheim, Norway - 5 February, 2026 - Alva Industries (Alva), a manufacturer of frameless motors and the creator of FiberPrinting™ technology, today announced the expansion of its North American presence with the establishment of a US office and the appointment of David Eidelshtein as Sales Director North America.

Trondheim, Norway – January 20, 2026 – Alva Industries (Alva), a manufacturer of frameless motors and the creator of FiberPrinting™ technology, today announced the launch of TorqStudio, a new software platform that enables engineers to design, optimize, and analyze electric motors before committing to prototypes or hardware.