title: Drive systems for miniature pumps.
abstract: The huge variety of medical applications demands a similar number of pumps customised for optimum performance in each application. One important element that has a significant influence on the overall performance of a pump is its drive system. This article describes the typical drive systems employed in miniature pumps and highlights the consequences of selecting one type over another.
authors.affiliation: Schwarzer Präzision GmbH & Co. KG, Essen, Germany. d.borstell@schwarzer.com
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authors.lastname: Borstell
mesh_terms: D002755:Choice Behavior; D004560:Electricity; D004867:Equipment Design; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D014481:United States