In 1994 Eltorque AS invented and developed an electric motor design based on permanent magnet (PM) technology, suitable for high torque low rpm purposes. Eltorque’s concept was to develop, manufacture and market electromechanical machines for positioning and controlled rotational movement. In 1999 the company introduced Eltorque actuator to the market with 40 units on the trawler “Smaragd”. Since then the vessel has been at service with a high performing valve control system. After that, Eltorque actuators have been installed on more than 300 vessels with installations of up to 350 units. Eltorque offers a 100% maintenance free actuator, specially designed for ship- and offshore installations. Through a radical idea and intensive effort, Eltorque has been able to introduce the world’s finest mass produced electrical actuator.