Overview
- Summary
- Novanta IMS is a manufacturer of motion control components for automation equipment, recognized as a leader in innovative motion control solutions for stepper motors and electronic controls. The company holds a global leadership position in integrated motor drives with its MDrive® product line. Established as Intelligent Motion Systems (IMS) in 1986, it was acquired by Schneider Electric in 2008 and subsequently by Novanta in 2021, adopting its current name. The company specializes in providing core solutions for various industrial applications demanding precise and controlled movement.Novanta IMS is a manufacturer of motion control components for automation equipment, recognized as a leader in innovative motion control solutions for stepper motors and electronic controls. The company holds a global leadership position in integrated motor drives with its MDrive® product line. Established as Intelligent Motion Systems (IMS) in 1986, it was acquired by Schneider Electric in 2008 and subsequently by Novanta in 2021, adopting its current name. The company specializes in providing core solutions for various industrial applications demanding precise and controlled movement.
- Key Products/Technologies
- MDrive® Integrated Motors: A product family integrating motor, driver, controller, internal encoder, and closed-loop performance into a single compact package. This includes models such as Liberty* MDrive, Liberty* MDrive Linear, MDrive Plus, and MDrive Linear Actuators, contributing to simplified system design and reduced size and cost.MDrive® Integrated Motors: A product family integrating motor, driver, controller, internal encoder, and closed-loop performance into a single compact package. This includes models such as Liberty* MDrive, Liberty* MDrive Linear, MDrive Plus, and MDrive Linear Actuators, contributing to simplified system design and reduced size and cost.
- Liberty* MDrive is a robust integrated motor suitable for industrial applications, incorporating 1.8° 2-phase stepper motors with onboard drive electronics and a controller with up to 8 I/O. It offers open-loop or closed-loop feedback options via a 1000-line (4000 counts/rev) incremental or multi-turn absolute encoder, featuring hMT closed-loop performance.Liberty* MDrive is a robust integrated motor suitable for industrial applications, incorporating 1.8° 2-phase stepper motors with onboard drive electronics and a controller with up to 8 I/O. It offers open-loop or closed-loop feedback options via a 1000-line (4000 counts/rev) incremental or multi-turn absolute encoder, featuring hMT closed-loop performance.
- MDrive Plus products are ultra-compact integrated controllers, drivers, and motors ranging from 18 to 1080 oz-in, supporting input power from +12 to +75 VDC and 120 to 240 VAC. They provide 20 microstep resolutions up to 51,200 steps/revolution, with IP54 and IP65 rated versions available.MDrive Plus products are ultra-compact integrated controllers, drivers, and motors ranging from 18 to 1080 oz-in, supporting input power from +12 to +75 VDC and 120 to 240 VAC. They provide 20 microstep resolutions up to 51,200 steps/revolution, with IP54 and IP65 rated versions available.
- Motion Drives & Controllers: This category includes products like MForce®, Liberty* Motion Module (LMM), and PCB-mounted Discrete Drives (XIM481H / XIM483H / XIM805H / IB462H). MForce® is a microstepping drive and controller for programmable motion or drive-only applications, offering Step/dir versions with SPI interface, Motion Control versions with RS-422/485 communication, and CANopen versions supporting CiA301 and CiA402 protocols.Motion Drives & Controllers: This category includes products like MForce®, Liberty* Motion Module (LMM), and PCB-mounted Discrete Drives (XIM481H / XIM483H / XIM805H / IB462H). MForce® is a microstepping drive and controller for programmable motion or drive-only applications, offering Step/dir versions with SPI interface, Motion Control versions with RS-422/485 communication, and CANopen versions supporting CiA301 and CiA402 protocols.
- Hybrid Stepper Motors: Offering rotary stepper motors from NEMA 11 to 34 and linear actuator stepper motors in NEMA 17 and 23 sizes. These are 1.8° 2-phase stepper motors providing higher torque output than conventional hybrid stepper motors, with optional dual-channel incremental optical rotary encoders for closed-loop control.Hybrid Stepper Motors: Offering rotary stepper motors from NEMA 11 to 34 and linear actuator stepper motors in NEMA 17 and 23 sizes. These are 1.8° 2-phase stepper motors providing higher torque output than conventional hybrid stepper motors, with optional dual-channel incremental optical rotary encoders for closed-loop control.
- Diverse Communication Protocol Support: The company's products support various industrial network protocols including RS-422/485 serial, CANopen, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and ModbusTCP, enabling seamless integration with diverse automation systems.Diverse Communication Protocol Support: The company's products support various industrial network protocols including RS-422/485 serial, CANopen, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and ModbusTCP, enabling seamless integration with diverse automation systems.
- Core Advantages
- Global Leadership in Integrated Motor Drive Technology: Through its MDrive® product family, the company integrates motor, driver, controller, and encoder into a single compact unit, positioning itself as a world leader in reducing machine complexity, size, cost, and assembly time.Global Leadership in Integrated Motor Drive Technology: Through its MDrive® product family, the company integrates motor, driver, controller, and encoder into a single compact unit, positioning itself as a world leader in reducing machine complexity, size, cost, and assembly time.
- R&D-Driven Innovation: An experienced team of Connecticut-based engineers continuously develops innovative solutions in brushless motor technology and electronic controls, delivering products optimized for applications requiring high precision and controlled movement.R&D-Driven Innovation: An experienced team of Connecticut-based engineers continuously develops innovative solutions in brushless motor technology and electronic controls, delivering products optimized for applications requiring high precision and controlled movement.
- Extensive Product Portfolio and Custom Solutions: Offering a wide range of standard and custom products, including various NEMA motor sizes (11 to 34), multiple communication protocols, and IP ratings, to meet diverse customer application requirements.Extensive Product Portfolio and Custom Solutions: Offering a wide range of standard and custom products, including various NEMA motor sizes (11 to 34), multiple communication protocols, and IP ratings, to meet diverse customer application requirements.
- Advanced Control Features and Network Integration: Providing closed-loop performance with hMT technology, microstepping resolutions up to 51,200 steps/revolution, and support for industrial network protocols like CANopen, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and ModbusTCP, ensuring superior performance and ease of system integration.Advanced Control Features and Network Integration: Providing closed-loop performance with hMT technology, microstepping resolutions up to 51,200 steps/revolution, and support for industrial network protocols like CANopen, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and ModbusTCP, ensuring superior performance and ease of system integration.
- Exceptional Quality and Reliability: Adherence to stringent quality management systems, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, UL compliance, CE declarations, REACH, and RoHS compliance, ensuring product reliability and durability.Exceptional Quality and Reliability: Adherence to stringent quality management systems, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, UL compliance, CE declarations, REACH, and RoHS compliance, ensuring product reliability and durability.
- Global Customer Support and Service: Deployment of field-based personnel globally to provide customer application assistance, on-site support, and technical training, demonstrating a commitment to rapid delivery and best-in-class customer service.Global Customer Support and Service: Deployment of field-based personnel globally to provide customer application assistance, on-site support, and technical training, demonstrating a commitment to rapid delivery and best-in-class customer service.
- Target Industrie
- Medical instrumentsMedical instruments
- Lab automationLab automation
- AssemblyAssembly
- RoboticsRobotics
- Semiconductor manufacturingSemiconductor manufacturing
- PackagingPackaging
- Laser markingLaser marking
- Pick and placePick and place
- Fluid handlingFluid handling
- Test tube gantriesTest tube gantries
- Mixing equipmentMixing equipment
- Analysis equipmentAnalysis equipment
- Pharmaceutical productionPharmaceutical production
- Sample handlingSample handling
- Diagnostic machinesDiagnostic machines
- Imaging and scanningImaging and scanning
- Peristaltic pumpsPeristaltic pumps
- LabelingLabeling
- Material handlingMaterial handling
- Fabrication (Punch Press, Flying knife, Feed to length, Foam cutters, Laser cutters, Plasma cutters)Fabrication (Punch Press, Flying knife, Feed to length, Foam cutters, Laser cutters, Plasma cutters)
- Electronics Manufacturing (Soldering, PCB Assembly, Test point probing and measurement, Component manufacture, Optical inspection)Electronics Manufacturing (Soldering, PCB Assembly, Test point probing and measurement, Component manufacture, Optical inspection)
- Major Markets
- United Kingdom, IrelandUnited Kingdom, Ireland
- United StatesUnited States
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO 9001:2015 CertificationISO 9001:2015 Certification
- ISO 14001:2015 CertificationISO 14001:2015 Certification
- UL Certificate of Compliance (for LMD products and MDrive 34 AC products)UL Certificate of Compliance (for LMD products and MDrive 34 AC products)
- CE Declarations (for Liberty* MDrive, MDrive Plus, MForce, Discrete Driver Modules)CE Declarations (for Liberty* MDrive, MDrive Plus, MForce, Discrete Driver Modules)
- ODVA EtherNet/IP Conformance (ODVA file number: 11024)ODVA EtherNet/IP Conformance (ODVA file number: 11024)
- IP65 CofC (Certificate of Conformance for LMD and MDrive Plus products)IP65 CofC (Certificate of Conformance for LMD and MDrive Plus products)
- REACH Certificate (for Liberty* Motion Module, MDrive Plus, Liberty* MDrive)REACH Certificate (for Liberty* Motion Module, MDrive Plus, Liberty* MDrive)
- RoHS 2013 ComplianceRoHS 2013 Compliance
- Numerous patents for innovative product designs (specific patent numbers not identified)Numerous patents for innovative product designs (specific patent numbers not identified)
Introduction
Location
370 N Main St, Marlborough, CT 06447, USA
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