All Categories
History
This section provides an overview for micro motors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 24 micro motor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked micro motor companies as of December, 2024: 1.Power Electric, 2.Pelonis Technologies, Inc., 3.Ineed Electronics.
Table of Contents
Engaged in research on nitride semiconductor growth using the MBE method at Waseda University Graduate School. After graduating from graduate school in 2016, he joined a non-ferrous metal manufacturer.
Engaged in equipment maintenance and engineering work at metal smelting plants. Moved to a chemical manufacturer in 2022. Engaging in similar tasks.
A micro motor is a very small electric motor, typically with an output of 3 watts or less. These motors can be as small as a millimeter in size, making them ideal for integration into constrained spaces and microscopic systems.
Micro motors are crucial in the design of miniature devices and modules, particularly in industries requiring advanced technology like medical precision equipment and various automotive components.
Advancements in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanotechnology are leading to smaller, more powerful micro motors, enhancing their capabilities as microscopic power sources for complex tasks.
Micro motors have a broad range of applications, including:
Used in devices like endoscopes, surgical robots, and dental handpieces, micro motors enable precise movements. Dental handpiece motors, for example, can operate at speeds ranging from 100 to 40,000 rpm.
These motors are integral to smartphones (as vibration motors), fitness bands, and smartwatches, providing functionalities like notifications and vibration alerts. Most micro motors in these applications are DC motors for battery compatibility.
Micro motors automate the retraction and deployment of external mirrors in vehicles, aiding in reducing vehicle width and preventing mirror damage during parking. They are also used for adjusting the position and angle of automobile seats.
Micro motors operate similarly to typical DC motors. They consist of a coil (winding of conductive wire) that forms a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it. This interaction generates the Lorentz force, causing the coil to rotate. The current direction, magnetic field direction, and generated force direction are orthogonal, allowing precise control of rotation and force in micro motors.
They have two primary components: the rotor (with the current-carrying coil) and the stator (providing a fixed magnetic field). The interaction between the rotor's coils and the stator's magnetic field produces rotary motion.
Micro motors come in various types, including brushless and permanent magnet DC motors:
Brushless motors are DC motors without electrical brushes, known for efficiency and reliability. They typically have three or more coils, and rotation is controlled by sequentially supplying current to these coils.
Characterized by compact size, high efficiency, long lifespan, and low maintenance, brushless motors come in two types: inner rotor and outer rotor. The inner rotor type offers better controllability, while the outer rotor type provides stable rotation.
This motor type features an internal permanent magnet and uses brushes for rotation, with the brushes supplying current to the coils. Known for simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and ease of control, these motors are sometimes replaced by brushless motors due to the wear and maintenance of brushes.
Permanent magnet DC motors are further classified into surface magnet and embedded magnet types. The surface magnet type attaches magnets to the rotor's outer circumference, whereas the embedded magnet type embeds magnets inside the rotor.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Sort by Features
Sort by Area
Power Electric is a manufacturer and distributor of custom electric and gear motors that was established in 1986 and is headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, USA. Power Electric’s products include AC and DC motors, gear motors, and other custom gearing options. Its products are used by several industries, as diverse as food and beverage, packaging, and material handling in Food and Beverage Equipment, Automatic Door Operators, Medical Equipment, and Commercial Equipment. The company also offers many of services, including design, engineering, manufacturing, and testing. The company specializes in the designing and manufacture of custom motors such as to customer’s specifications.
Pelonis Technologies, Inc. was founded in the 1990s in Exton, Pennsylvania. Pelonis technologies is a manufacturer and distributor of air movement technologies and specialty heating products for commercial and industrial use. Pelonis Technologies is ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certified. Pelonis Technologies has 3 main standard product segments in cooling, heating, and motors & motion control. Cooling products include fans, blowers, micro cooling, and automotive fans & blowers. Heating products include PTC heaters, temperature controllers, and immersion heaters. Motors & motion control include micro, planetary, AC, and medical micro motors. Custom solutions include AC and DC fans and blowers.
Micro Motors SRL is based in Verderio, Italy, and is a manufacturer of miniature DC gearmotors originally established in 1966 as CEL-MA before rebranding in 1973. The company produces small gear and brushless DC motors available in various sizes, lengths, speeds, and currents for use in vending machines, medical equipment, or automated machines. It also offers various high-power planetary motors, as well as stepper models for precision positioning or motion control purposes. The company's products are used for home automation, banking, and photovoltaic operations.
Orbray was originally founded in 1939 in Japan. Orbray serves the automotive, medical, fashion, information communication, audio, and robotics industries. Orbray develops a variety of products including small motors, fiber optics components, and precision jewelry tools. Applications for Orbray’s products include small robots, diaphragm pumps, inner wall metrology systems, and semiconductors.
maxon, a company established in 1961, based in Sachseln, Switzerland, is a manufacturer and exporter of high-precision drive systems and components. The company advanced product solutions for various industrial and medical applications such as robotics, aerospace, automotive, prosthetics, and surgical devices. It has a range of products such as brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, encoders, controllers, and sensors. These products are designed to operate with high performance, quality, and reliability.
Risun Expanse Corp., founded in 1999 with headquarters in Taiwan, is a manufacturer of DC brushless motors, electromagnetics, and electronic components. The company's product line includes micro-axial fans, micro-blowers, brushless vibration motors, single-shaft motors, and connector components. Risun Expanse Corp. products are used by numerous industries, including the consumer products manufacturing industry, among others, for cooling systems for home appliances, personal computers, refrigeration units, and many more. In 2011, the company was awarded the 18th "Taiwan SMEs Innovation Award" of the MOEA.
FAULHABER, a manufacturer of high-precision miniature and micro drive systems, was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Schönaich, in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. Its main activity is the design, development, and manufacturing of precision miniature and micro-drive systems. The company offers a wide range of products, including DC motors, stepper motors, linear motors, and gearheads. FAULHABER's products are used by a wide range of customers, including medical device manufacturers, robotics companies, and automation systems integrators.
Constar Micromotor Co., Ltd., established in 2000 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a manufacturer specializing in micromotor products and related solutions. The company's product portfolio includes brushless DC motors, 12-volt coreless DC motors, DC gear motors, microservo motors, and more. These products are manufactured in compliance with the IATF16949 Standard, serving various industries, with applications spanning medical equipment, automobiles, robotics, and industrial automation. The company operates from two production bases in Shenzhen and Chongqing, boasting a total area of 70,000 square meters and an annual production capacity of 100 million units.
Vybronics is a manufacturer of vibration motors and micro motors and is headquartered in New York since 1998. The company designs products that provide various technologies including ERM coin vibration motors, Cylindrical ERM vibration motors, smd smt reflow, linear resonant actuators / linear vibration motors and BLDC brushless. These components have applications in compact instruments and equipment such as smart watches, fitness trackers and other wearable devices and overall they serve the consumer grade products industry such as mobile phones.
Portescap originated in Switzerland in 1931 as a manufacturer of miniature motors and precision motor control solutions. The company assists its customers in selecting the optimal motion technology for a specific application. The extensive range of products includes linear actuators, gearheads, encoders, miniature DC motors (both brush and brushless), and miniature stepper motors. The miniature stepper motors and DC motor technologies are designed to reduce size and weight while enhancing efficiency. They fulfill the need for precise control in medical devices. robotics, surgical, and industrial power tools, automation and other applications.
C.I. TAKIRON Corporation was founded in 1919 and is a manufacturer and supplier of building materials, plastic plates, and flooring based in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company manufactures various products such as polycarbonate corrugated plates, siphon rain gutter system, resin concrete faucet pillar, polyethylene rainwater storage tank, and drainage catch basin. Various industries have used the company's products such as agriculture, semiconductor manufacture, household electical appliances, civil engineering, and urban environment management. The company has obtained various certification such as ISO 9001, ISO 5560, ASTM E1354, and ISO 14001.
Ineed Electronics was established in 2011 and is based in Dongguan, Guangdong, China, as a manufacturer and designer of microvibration motors and gear motors. The product list of the company consists of coin vibration motor, brushless vibration motor, planetary gear motor, and micro gear motor. The products have diverse applications across various industries, enhancing the precision of robotic movements, improving vehicle performance, ensuring the accuracy of medical devices, enhancing security in access control systems, and enabling seamless telecommunication operations. The company caters to electronics, healthcare, robotics, telecommunications, and electronics.
Citizen Micro Co. Ltd., founded in 1958 and currently a subsidiary of Citizen Watch Co. Ltd., is a Japanese manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Hidaka City, Saitama, offering electric products. The company introduced industry-standard gear motors, utilizing its ultra-fine machining technology applied in producing watch parts. Its product lineup includes an extensive selection of gear and direct current (DC) motors, gearheads, and rotary encoders. It also engages in joint development projects to create customized products, such as paradox planetary gearheads. The company serves diverse manufacturing sectors, including industrial, housing, and medical equipment.
Hsiang Neng DC Micro Motor Manufacturing Corporation, established in 1987 in Changhua, Taiwan, is a manufacturer and supplier of precise DC Motors and Gearboxes. The company's product range includes Precision DC Gear Motors, Planetary Gear Motors, Worm Gear Motors, Treadmill Motors, and Linear Actuator Motors. These motors are integral components in various machinery and equipment across multiple industries. It also serves industries such as automation, fitness equipment manufacturing, and general electronics, among others. Beyond its product manufacturing, the company offers custom motor design, original design manufacturing (ODM) solutions, original equipment manufacturing (OEM) services, and global shipping.
Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd, founded in 1954 and located in Matsudo City, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of a wide array of motors. The company’s range of products includes brushless motors, geared brushless motors, and brushless motors with resolver sensors. Its brushless motors are waterproof and are suitable for a large range of applications, such as autonomous robots, personal mobilities, and power assist robots. Its geared brushless motors are excellent for warehousing robots and service robots.
NIPPON PULSE MOTOR Co., Ltd. established in 1952 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision motion control products. The company's product range includes controllers, drivers, various motors, industrial fields, and mechatronic systems. These products find their application in valves/fluid control, medical and analytical instruments, industrial machinery, and semiconductor manufacturing. It serves industries such as industrial machines, semiconductor manufacturing, valve mechanisms, and medical analytical instruments. Its services include product design, manufacturing, global distribution, and technical support.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Electric |
9.9%
|
| 2 | Pelonis Technologies, Inc. |
6.6%
|
| 3 | Ineed Electronics |
6.4%
|
| 4 | MICRO MOTORS SRL |
5.9%
|
| 5 | Risun Expanse Corp. |
5.6%
|
| 6 | Orbray Co., Ltd. |
5.3%
|
| 7 | Constar Micromotor Co., Ltd |
4.7%
|
| 8 | Dr. Fritz Faulhaber GmbH & Co. KG |
4.4%
|
| 9 | Hsiang Neng DC Micro Motor Manufacturing Corporation |
4.3%
|
| 10 | MABUCHI MOTOR CO., LTD |
4.2%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the micro motor page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
|
5 | 29.4% |
|
United States of America
|
2 | 11.8% |
|
Switzerland
|
2 | 11.8% |
|
Taiwan
|
2 | 11.8% |
|
China
|
2 | 11.8% |
|
Italy
|
1 | 5.9% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 5.9% |
Netherlands
|
1 | 5.9% |
Belgium
|
1 | 5.9% |
73 products found
73 products
CITIZEN MICRO CO.,LTD.
30+ people viewing
Last viewed: 3 seconds ago
Fast Response
This is a revolutionary miniaturized motor with a built-in drive circuit, and is also equipped with a motor lock protection circuit and FG signal o...
Lexin Japan
150+ people viewing
Last viewed: 3 hours ago
The vibration motor of Lexin Japan has hundreds of variations, including the world's lowest current consumption products, a coin type with excellen...
108 models listed
Ally Japan Co., Ltd.
30+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
■Product usage/adoption record Mobile phones, tablets, beauty devices, toys, wearable devices, etc.
Techtuit
280+ people viewing
Last viewed: 3 hours ago
Standard Response
･ Cylinder type, coin type lineup ･ Contributing to long life of product batteries due to low current consumption and expandability of product dev...
3 models listed
Ally Japan Co., Ltd.
40+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
■Product usage/adoption record Mobile phones, tablets, beauty devices, toys, wearable devices, etc.
Techtuit
360+ people viewing
Last viewed: 18 hours ago
Standard Response
･ Cylinder type, coin type lineup ･ Contributing to long life of product batteries due to low current consumption and expandability of product dev...
3 models listed
CST Co., Ltd.
280+ people viewing
Last viewed: 16 hours ago
Peronis Technology's innovative micromotors are designed to meet the performance demands of today's many applications: ultra-compact, high quality,...
4 models listed
Techtuit
280+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Standard Response
･ Cylinder type, coin type lineup ･ Contributing to long life of product batteries due to low current consumption and expandability of product dev...
3 models listed
Ally Japan Co., Ltd.
30+ people viewing
Last viewed: 3 hours ago
■Product usage/adoption record Automotive parts, medical precision equipment, robot products, etc.
Techtuit
250+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Standard Response
･ Cylinder type, coin type lineup ･ Contributing to long life of product batteries due to low current consumption and expandability of product dev...
CITIZEN MICRO CO.,LTD.
30+ people viewing
Last viewed: 17 hours ago
Fast Response
A geared motor is a general term for a combination of a motor and a reduction gear.
Techtuit
410+ people viewing
Last viewed: 11 hours ago
Standard Response
･ Cylinder type, coin type lineup ･ Contributing to long life of product batteries due to low current consumption and expandability of product dev...
3 models listed
Techtuit
340+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
Standard Response
･ Cylinder type, coin type lineup ･ Contributing to long life of product batteries due to low current consumption and expandability of product dev...
3 models listed
Techtuit
310+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
Standard Response
･ Cylinder type, coin type lineup ･ Contributing to long life of product batteries due to low current consumption and expandability of product dev...
3 models listed
Nimatsu Electric Co., Ltd.
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 16 hours ago
Very Fast Response
Bang-Tec is a Taiwanese manufacturer of speakers, receivers, condenser microphones, and buzzers. Our products are used by famous audio equipment ma...
Techtuit
210+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
Standard Response
･ Cylinder type, coin type lineup ･ Contributing to long life of product batteries due to low current consumption and expandability of product dev...
Techtuit
200+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
Standard Response
･ Cylinder type, coin type lineup ･ Contributing to long life of product batteries due to low current consumption and expandability of product dev...
Techtuit
320+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
Standard Response
･ Cylinder type, coin type lineup ･ Contributing to long life of product batteries due to low current consumption and expandability of product dev...
Bethel Co., Ltd.
170+ people viewing
Last viewed: 9 hours ago
■Compact and ultra-lightweight An ultra-compact micro geared motor that operates on DC3V and is compact and lightweight at φ6mm x 18.3mm. A reducti...
