In our May edition of In Motion, we share an opportunity to receive a free ORCA-EIP device and talk about our upcoming trip to Chicago for Automate 2026! We also have a new article showcasing a partnership with Applied Motion Systems (AMS) and how ORCA™ Series Smart Linear Motors as a drop-in pneumatic replacement saved their LVL manufacturing line $30,000 per hour in downtime expenses, as well as a brand new systems engineering guide to designing reliable actuation in Autonomous Systems. Lastly, our newest video showcases the ORCA-15-48V and it's high force capabilities and a new technical note.
Are you an OEM, machine builder, or systems integrator developing a multi-axis automation system? Are you attending Automate this June? You could qualify to receive a free ORCA-EIP industrial EtherNet/IP interface for your ORCA motor application. Purpose-built for EtherNet/IP interface for your ORCA motor application. Purpose-built for EtherNet/IP and Rockwell Automation environments, ORCA-EIP enables synchronized control of up to four ORCA motors with deterministic communication and cabinet-ready deployment.
Replacing Pneumatics in High-Speed Veneer Handling and Stacking for LVL Manufacturing || Enable Direct PLC Control of Multiple ORCA™ Motors
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) manufacturing demands absolute precision, meaning any machinery error or motor malfunction immediately cuts into profits. We recently partnered with Applied Motion Systems (AMS), a leading system integrator and machine builder, to replace a high-maintenance pneumatic actuator with our back drivable ORCA motors on an LVL production line. This single upgrade saved AMS's client $30,000 per hour in downtime expenses. Read the full story below.
Are you an engineer designing an autonomous system that demands fast response, reliable control, and long-cycle operation in harsh environments? Our latest article explores why UAV, UUV, UGV, and USV designers are moving toward direct-drive linear motors to reduce mechanical complexity, improve control stability, and simplify integration in mission-critical autonomous platforms. Discover how 3 kHz response times and IP68 rated design can transform your autonomous system.
Meet our highest force motor: ORCA-15-48V. Outputting 1,061 N of maximum force, the ORCA-15 motor offers 3 kHz response, native closed-loop control, and integrated force feedback and sensing in an IP68 rated design.
Are you designing a high-force system where power availability, thermal load, or safety constraints are limiting performance? Our latest technical note explores how spring-assisted linear motor architectures can improve efficiency, reduce peak force demand, and simplify motion control in power-constrained applications.