Medical Scanner
In 2005 a premier medical equipment manufacturer came to Force looking for development on a drive system for a new CT scanner. Traditional drive systems were too slow and unresponsive for the new technology on the scanner as well as presenting maintenance and noise issues. Using our many years of experience we designed a unique curved motor to fit inside the housing and drive the scanner ring.
The development process required thousands of hours, particularly in the control system of the motors, to enable the manufacturer to achieve their desired capability. Our in-house expertise on motor design and controls meant the project was able to proceed on schedule.
The scanners received certification for hospital use after extensive lab and field testing and there are now hundreds of examples working in hospitals across the globe.