Automation & robotics
Motion controllers
Motion controllers that store movement profiles, generate trajectories and coordinate servo or stepper axes in closed loop, used with drives, motors, actuators and feedback devices on multi-axis machines.
Overview
The motion controller is the central element of a motion system. It holds the movement profiles and target positions, calculates the trajectory each axis must follow, and sends speed or torque commands to the drives. Feedback from encoders or other sensors is compared with the planned path and errors in position and speed are corrected continuously. A complete system also includes drives or amplifiers, servo or stepper motors, linear actuators, sensors and cabling. Stepper motors move in fixed steps, typically around 200 per revolution, while servo motors use continuous feedback for higher dynamic performance.
Selecting a motion controller
Decide how many axes are needed and how they must be coordinated (point-to-point, interpolated, cam or gearing). Then confirm the drive interface or fieldbus, the feedback types supported, cycle time requirements, I/O count, integration with the PLC and HMI, and programming environment preferred on site.
Range overview
- Types and variants
- Motion Controllers
- Stepper Motors
- Servo Motors
- Linear Actuators
- Features
- Trajectory Generation
- Closed-Loop Position and Speed Correction
- Multi-Axis Coordination
- Stored Motion Profiles
Exact specifications depend on the variant, material and size. Confirm ratings and certification against the datasheet or with our engineers before ordering.
Applications
- Multi-Axis Positioning
- Machine Motion Control
- Pick-and-Place
- Indexing and Cutting
Industries
- Manufacturing
- Packaging
- Industrial automation
Information that speeds up a quotation
Share what you know. Anything you are unsure of can be marked “not known” — our engineers will help confirm it.
- Brand approval
- Power
- Voltage
- Phase
- I/O count
- Communication
- Environment
- Certification
Need a datasheet?
Add this family to your enquiry list and mention the variant — we will send the relevant technical documents.
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Frequently asked questions
What do you need to specify a motion system?
Describe the machine and each axis: travel, speed, acceleration, load and required accuracy, and how the axes must move together. Tell us the drives and motors already in use, if any, the PLC platform, and the communication method preferred. A sketch of the mechanism and motion sequence helps considerably.
Should I use stepper or servo motors?
Stepper motors are simple and cost-effective for low to moderate speeds and loads, moving in fixed steps without needing feedback. Servo motors use closed-loop feedback and suit higher speeds, dynamic loads and applications where lost position is unacceptable. The motion profile, load and accuracy decide which fits.
Ready to specify motion controllers?
Send the details you have — quantities, sizes, drawings or a part number. Unknowns are fine.