Application Videos

Animatics SmartMotor™is capable of being a master controller to both other SmartMotors and other devices. As a result, often times the motors become a replacement to PLC’s or other controllers in a system.

At a minimum, when the SmartMotor is added to an existing system as an extension to a machine design, it may only require minimal hand shaking with the main controller while maintaining its own subsystem control independently.

So what’s in it for you? Minimal handshaking means easy programming, minimal wiring, and reduced costs with maximum capabilities added for the entire system. A few examples of real applications using SmartMotor servos are below, testaments to success using SmartMotor technology.

Moog Animatics 14 SmartMotor & Actuator Motion Control Demo with Combitronic

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2 Axis Coordinated Motion with SmartMotor and Combitronic and CAN Custom HMI with SmartMotor Integrated Servo Motor over RS232 Electronic Gearing with SmartMotor off of a Virtual Master with Phase Advance
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Interactive Profile Scanning using SmartMotor and Laser Sensor Traverse and Takeup Winding with SmartMotor Electronic Gearing CNC Surfboard Machine: SmartMotor & HLD60
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Flexible Tooling for Aircraft Skin Processing Mini-Mill Cutting Puzzle Pieces SMNC Software for CNC Applications
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"Chronos and Kairos" at San Jose Airport Tabletop Robot Live Position Tracking Tabletop Robot Linear Interpolation
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Torch Height Control CNC Plasma Cutter CNC Plasma Cutter 2
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Glue Dispensing Stand Alone Circular Class 5 Phase Adjust Mode
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SmartMotor feat Combitronic 6 Axis Actuator Demo SmartMotor Homing Routine on L70 Actuator SmartMotor Conveyor Detection
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SmartMotor Application Summary SmartMotor Package Tracking Application with Laser Animatics SmartMotor Applications
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Industries using SmartMotor™

Industries using Animatics SmartMotor

note: Industries in orange texts are linked to respective case studies.

Applications using SmartMotor™

Applications using Animatics SmartMotor

note: Applications in orange texts are linked to respective case studies.

Case Studies

Case StudiesRelated IndustryRelated Application
We used the integrated SmartMotor because having separate controllers, drives and motors was limiting our capabilities. Now the connection is much simpler, and it's easier to increase or decrease the number of tolling structures for each Flexitool ordered.
Claude Sven Zurbuchen, Liné Machines
Integrating the SmartMotor into our machine design greatly increased the flexibility and reduced the cost. We were able to eliminate a motion controller CPU and reduce the wiring requirements onboard the machine.
This saved us time and money and helps with diagnosing potential problems in the field.
Grant Stockly, Envision CmosX-ray
When I needed a solution, Animatics was a ready-to-go, plug and play servo that made a big difference. The time and hassle I saved using their SmartMotor was well worth the investment.
Jeff Ryan, Blockwire
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - Automotive Modular Machine ControlAutomotive Modular Machine ControlAutomotiveParts Inspection and Repositioning
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - Ultrasound TestingUltrasound
Testing		MedicalUltrasound Testing
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - CNC TrainingCNC Training Tool for Brazilian Higher EducationEducationCNC Training
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - Input/Output Stacker, Wafer HandlingSemiconductor Heat Chamber AutomationSemiconductorInput/Output Stacker, Wafer Handling
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - Flexible Tooling MachineAircraft Skin ProcessingAerospaceFlexible Tooling Machine
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - Linear and Rotary MotionLinear and Rotary Motion in Digital ArchitectureArchitectureLinear and Rotary Motion
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - High Accuracy 3-Axis Positioning PID Style Antenna PedestalAerospaceHigh Accuracy 3-Axis Positioning
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - A/V MobilityMotion Control for Maximum A/V ExperienceEntertainment
A/V Mobility
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - Vision Guided Laser MarkingAutomated Laser Marking for Produce Traceability AgricultureVision Guided Laser Marking
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - CNC MachiningFoam Sculpting CNC Router
Signage / Architectural Forms		CNC Machining
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - CappersHigh Speed Pharma InspectionPharmaceutical/Packaging
Cappers
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - Plasma CuttingCNC Plasma CutterMetal Working MachinesPlasma Cutting
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - WoodworkingCNC Surfboard ShaperWood Working MachinesWoodworking
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - High Axis Count Coordiated MotionHigh Axis Count Coordinated MotionArt & New MediaHigh Axis Count Coordiated Motion
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - Pan & Tilt BasesPrecision Positioning SystemMilitary
Autonomous Vehicles		Pan & Tilt Bases
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - Vertical Load ControlSynchronized Control of Vertical LoadsEntertainmentVertical Load Control
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - Automatic Web Tensioning/AlignmentTraverse Take Up WindingMaterial HandlingAutomatic Web Tensioning/Alignment
Case Studies using Animatics SmartMotor - GPS Guided Steering/Drive ControlAlaskan Pipe CrawlerOil IndustryGPS Guided Steering/Drive Control

Concepts & Capabilities