Motion Control Systems for Automation & Robotics
At motec, we design and supply advanced motion control systems that deliver precision, speed, and flexibility. Motion control is essential in today’s automation and robotics industries, ensuring motors, drives, and actuators move in perfect synchronisation. From high-speed packaging lines to multi-axis robotic arms, motion control is the technology that makes complex machine movements possible.
What Is Motion Control?
A motion control system is made up of three key components:
A motion controller to coordinate movement across one or more axes
An interface for the operator, or connectivity through serial communication and fieldbus networks
I/O modules to handle signals, feedback, and system expansion
These elements work together to deliver precise positioning, synchronisation, gearing, speed regulation, and torque control.
Motion Control in Robotics
In robotics, motion control ensures every movement is accurate and repeatable. Robotic arms rely on multi-axis coordination to handle assembly, welding, and pick-and-place operations. With motec’s motion control platforms, you can achieve the precision needed for automation tasks where downtime or inaccuracy is not an option.
Motion Control for Packaging & Manufacturing
In high-speed industries such as packaging, printing, and manufacturing, motion control systems synchronise multiple axes to keep lines running smoothly. From conveyors to cutters, motion controllers guarantee consistent quality and output. Our solutions are designed to meet the demands of both small-scale systems and large, multi-axis installations.
Multi-Axis Motion Control Solutions from motec
motec offers a wide portfolio of motion control technologies, including:
Stand-alone motion controllers for 1 to 64 axes
Eurocard and PCI motion control cards for PC-based platforms
Serial interfaces including RS232, RS485, Modbus, and Ethernet
Servo drive integration via EtherCAT
Fieldbus communication through ProfiBUS, DeviceNet, CANopen, Modbus, and ProfiNET
Operator interfaces, I/O expansion, and software tools for complete flexibility
Our scalable platforms can be tailored to suit single-machine projects or large-scale automation systems.
Benefits of Motion Control with motec
Choosing motec as your motion control partner means access to:
Precision – smooth, accurate, and reliable movement across applications
Flexibility – wide compatibility with industrial standards and fieldbus protocols
Scalability – solutions designed to grow with your automation requirements
Expertise – decades of knowledge in automation, robotics, and industrial systems
Start Your Motion Control Project
motec helps you implement the right motion control solution for your application, whether that’s a compact single-axis controller or a complex multi-axis platform.
Explore our products below, learn more about our support services, or contact us today to discuss your motion control requirements.
Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
KeTop HMI Configurator tool
It is now easier than ever to select the perfect KeTop device for you and your workspace. The KeTop HMI
KeTop T20 eco / techno HMI Panels
Never before in mobile operation and teach-in has so much performance been packed into such a compact housing with such
KeTop T150W and T155W wireless HMI touchscreen panels
Our series of the safe wireless products KeTop T150 (portrait version) and T155 (landscape version) combine user experiences from the high-end
KeTop T150 and T155 HMI touchscreen panels
The KeTop series of mobile HMIs from KEBA are the world’s leading solution for mobile operation and teach-in. Machine operators
UniPLAY-A HMI (P561 and P562)
Trio’s unique UniPLAY HMI system is a revolutionary way to make operator interfaces better, easier and more secure! The UniPLAY
Motion Controllers
KEBA’s SAFE remote touchscreen with WinCC Unified
Upgrade your HMI game: Mobile, modern & engineer-approved! We supply top-tier KEBA cabled and wireless SAFE remote touchscreens offering WinCC
KeDrive D5
The successful story of our ServoOne and c-line single-axis series continues with KeDrive D5 and leads us into a new
UniPLAY-A HMI (P561 and P562)
Trio’s unique UniPLAY HMI system is a revolutionary way to make operator interfaces better, easier and more secure! The UniPLAY
UniPLAY HMI (P843 and P844)
Trio’s unique UNIPLAY HMI system is a revolutionary way to make operator interfaces better, easier and more secure! The UNIPLAY
Euro404 / Euro408 (P831, P832, P833 and P834)
The Euro404 and Euro408 Motion Coordinators are designed to provide a powerful yet cost effective control solution for OEM machine
MC403 / MC403Z (P821, P822, P823, P824 and P825)
The MC403 is a high specification Motion Coordinator using a high performance ARM11 processor, with three flexible axis ports and
MC405 (P826 and P827)
The MC405 is a high specification Motion Coordinator using a high performance ARM11 processor, with five flexible axis ports and
MC508 (P848 and P849)
The MC508 is a high specification Motion Coordinator using a high performance ARM Cortex A9 800 Mhz Processor, with eight
MC4N-RTEX (P906, P907, P908, P909, P910)
MC4N-RTEX. It is dedicated to running remote servo drives via Panasonic’s RTEX Real Time EXpress automation bus. It is based
MC664 and MC664X (P891 P862)
The new MC664 single axis core A9 processor. The P861 MC664 Single Core Motion Coordinator is a “drop-in” replacement for
MC6N-ECAT (P960 P961 P962 P963 P964 P965)
The MC6N supports up to 64 axes of motion with 64 bit integer position registers for ultra precise axis resolution.
Flex-6 Nano (P600, P601, P602, P603, P604 and P605)
The Flex-6 Nano is a powerful DIN rail mounted stand-alone flexible and compact Motion Coordinator. Its on board memory can
PC-MCAT 64 (P760)
Trio’s PC-MCAT 64 is an innovative “Motion + PC Solution”. A powerful quad core Intel Atom processor is used to
TRIO – Motion Perfect
Motion Perfect is designed to make setup, diagnostics, commissioning and using our range of Motion Coordinators as simple as possible.
GEL 8240 MotionPLC
With the GEL 8240 cam-plate controller we have combined the Control Panel with the PLC to form a multifunctional compact
IO Expansion modules
FlexSlice Thermocouple module (P367)
The 4 thermocouple inputs are brought out to a single row push-in connector. A second single row push-in connector has
FlexSlice 3 Axis Step Pulse (P375)
The P375 Flexslice 3 Axis Step Pulse Module controls up to 3 Stepper motors with Pulse/Direction/Enable or Pulse/Direction/Registration signals for
FlexSlice 8 Analogue Inputs (P379)
The P379 Flexslice 8 Analogue Input module has eight programmable voltage range input terminals, each digitised to a resolution of
FlexSlice 8 Analogue Outputs (P378)
The P378 Flexslice 8 Analogue Output module has eight programmable voltage range output terminals, each digitised to a resolution of
FlexSlice 16 digital inputs, NPN (P377)
The P377 digital input Flexslice connects 24V dc signals from devices on the machine to the binary control registers in
FlexSlice 16 digital outputs, NPN (P376)
The P376 digital output slice connects the binary control signals from the Motion Coordinator to the machine’s output devices, such
FlexSlice 16 digital inputs, PNP (P372)
The P372 digital input slice connects 24V dc signals from devices on the machine to the binary control registers in
FlexSlice 16 digital outputs, PNP (P371)
The P376 digital output slice connects the binary control signals from the Motion Coordinator to the machine’s output devices, such
FlexSlice EtherCAT IO Coupler (P366)
The Flexslice system begins with the coupler.The coupler is connected to the network via the upper Ethernet interface. The lower
CAN IO – 8 Relay Out (P827)
The Trio CAN8 Relay module offers a compact DIN rail mounted relay output expansion capability for all Trio Motion Coordinators.
CAN IO – 8-in / 4-out Analogue (P826)
The CAN Analogue I/O module offers a compact DIN rail mounted analogue input/output capability for Trio Motion Coordinators. Each module provides
CAN IO – 16-in / out Digital (P319)
The Trio CAN16 Input/Output module offers a compact DIN rail mounted I/O expansion capability for all Trio Motion Coordinators. Up
CAN IO – 16-in Digital (P318)
The Trio CAN16 Input module offers a compact DIN rail mounted output expansion capability for all Trio Motion Coordinators. Up
CAN IO – 16-out Digital (P317)
The Trio CAN16 Output module offers a compact DIN rail mounted output expansion capability for all Trio Motion Coordinators. Up