ThinGap, Inc.

Designed from the ground up for satellite communication, ThinGap’s new LSI 105-21 continues the expansion of its LS Series of slotless motor kits. With an outer diameter (OD) of 105 mm and an axial height of 21 mm, this new LS Series is capable of 1.2 N-m continuous, with a peak 1-second torque of 13.5 N-m. To learn more about the LSI 105-21, read our latest post below. https://lnkd.in/g5GtByHN

While the majority of ThinGap’s motors are bound for space or airborne gimbal applications, we have been proud to support MotoCrane, LLC with their new advanced cinema gimbal system, Titan. Motocrane has integrated ThinGap’s LS Series of zero-cogging slotless motor kits into Titan, enabling smooth, high precision motion with even the heaviest camera systems. To learn more about Titan, see the link to Motocrane’s video below. https://lnkd.in/gFxCJqwy

ThinGap’s high performance motor kits commonly used in precision industrial and aerospace applications are also well designed for medical applications. Smooth zero-cogging motor kits, with their low or no hysterias and highly linear output are ideal for surgical robotics, diagnostic and imaging equipment. To learn more about slotless motors and their use in the medical industry, read our latest post below. https://lnkd.in/gjw8SDe7

Earlier this week, ThinGap made a daytrip to visit the 2024 CubeSat Developer’s Workshop hosted by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to learn more about the burgeoning market for small satellites. Applications Engineer Matthew Panesis and Sales Lead Cody Belichesky walked the floor, learning about CubeSat development, as well as meeting with industry collaborators and is looking forward to next year’s show.

In recognition of Earth Day, ThinGap is excited to share NASA’s public release of data from the recent PACE Mission. Launched in February, PACE is a mission to study the Earth’s oceans and atmosphere, and marks the first time ThinGap motors have received NASA flight certification. ThinGap supplied its LS Series motors that drive the satellite’s main instrument, the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI). To learn more about PACE and see the released images, check the link below:

ThinGap has had a productive couple of days at Space Symposium this week, visiting with both current and potential customers, as well as space-industry collaborators. The group’s president, John Baumann (pictured), as well as applications engineer have been walking the show floor since Monday and are looking forward to attending next year. 

ThinGap is excited to announce that it will be attending the 39th annual Space Foundation Space Symposium on April 8-9 in Colorado Springs, CO. Attending the show will be group President John Baumann, as well as Applications Engineer Matthew Panesis who will be walking the floor and meeting with customers and industry collaborators. Additionally, our business partners at ESI Motion will be demonstrating ThinGap’s H-LSI 75-12 Direct Drive Motor Assembly at their booth (Booth 717).

Designed from the ground-up as an airborne generator in support of a defense project, the new TGD 129 is the most extreme TG Series part to date. This innovative assembly introduces the use of carbon fiber components that offer both added strength and weight saving that are critical to UAVs. To learn more about the assembly as well as ThinGap’s capabilities, read our full post below. https://lnkd.in/gAsPPv8f

The sweetest thing Reaction Wheel Assembly designers can get is the smooth, zero-cogging motion of a ThinGap TGR slotless motor kit. To learn more about the TGR 60-30, the TGR line’s latest addition, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/gaVGKG6A

It was a late night, but worth it to watch the PACE Mission successfully launch into orbit. As of right now, PACE has successfully contacted ground stations, and NASA is reporting the satellite is operational, with further functional tests occurring over the next few weeks. ThinGap is a proud supplier of high-precision slotless motors for PACE’s main scientific instrument, the Ocean Color Instrument or OCI. This marks the significant milestone of ThinGap’s motor solutions having achieved NASA flight certification. Photo Credit: NASA Image and Video Gallery