SEOUL, December 10 (AJP) - Samsung Electro-Mechanics said Wednesday it has made a strategic investment in Norwegian electric motor company Alva Industries, marking its entry into the humanoid robot components market.
Alva Industries said on its website on Dec. 9 that it will work with Samsung Electro-Mechanics on the development of advanced motor drive solutions for robots, following a multi-million euro investment.
Founded in 2017, Alva is known for its proprietary fiber-printing technology, which enables the production of lighter motors while preserving high torque and precision control. The company describes the process as a next-generation approach to electric motor design.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics said the deal is aimed at securing micro-motor capabilities required for finely controlled hand and joint movements in humanoid robots, in line with broader robotics development efforts at Samsung Electronics.
The investment was made through a fund managed by Samsung Venture Investment Corporation.
“Fiber-printing technology opens new possibilities for motor performance and design and is a key asset for next-generation robot actuators,” President Jang Deok-hyun said. “This investment lays an important technical foundation for our future humanoid robot business.”
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