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Video Interview: Revolutionizing Motors with Alva’s FiberPrinting™ Technology
September 26, 2024
Alva Industries' CCO and CPO, joined Josef De Pfeiffer to discuss motor technology innovations and the benefits of FiberPrinting™, including higher torque and compact design.
Alva's Chief Commercial Officer, Nicolas Giraudo, and Chief Product Officer, Anton Franzén, joined Josef De Pfeiffer, Founder of Surgical Robotics Technology, for an insightful discussion on the latest innovations in motor technology. They covered topics such as motor composition, current industry challenges, and the advantages of Alva's groundbreaking FiberPrinting™ technology.
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Interview Highlights:
- 0:42 - Tell me about yourself
- 1:30 - What kind of products/solutions do you offer?
- 3:09 - Definition of slotless motor
- 3:39 - Is not true that slotless motors can output less torque than the slotted motors?
- 4:54 - What’s the benefit of slotless motors?
- 6:00 - Applications where slotless motors being used successfully
- 7:23 - What are some of the main challenges engineers face when selecting motors for these applications
- 8:25 - Main benefits slotless motors can bring to surgical robotics
- 10:35 - Why use FiberPrinted motors in thruster applications
- 11:53 - What makes Alva different (USP’s)
- 13:51 - What are some of the main things that enable Alvas USP’s
- 15:00 - What makes FiberPrinting™ ideal for precision applications
- 15:54 - Why should I consider these motors for an actuator or mechatronic solution
- 18:22 - How do you typically mount these motors and how easy are they to integrate into these systems?
- 19:53 - Do you offer housed solutions for quick testing?
- 20:28 - Can the motors be integrated with Encoders?
- 20:52 - Can you integrate the motors with gearboxes?
- 21:23 - What is the catch?
- 23:02 - My application is very sensitive to Temperature, what should I consider?
- 23:59 - Why Choose Alva as my motor supplier?