Motors and Motion Control

Motors and motion control components of various shapes and sizes enable precise movements of medical products. Various ac, brush and brushless dc, gear, servo, and stepper motors are incorporated into applications ranging from handheld surgical tools to full-scale imaging systems. Factors such as torque, efficiency, speed, and power consumption often influence motor selection. Assisting in precision motion control are actuators, brakes, drive systems, encoders, positioning systems, and vibration-isolation components.