One example is the Thomson Movotrak Cobot Transfer Unit, a collaborative seventh axis designed to add up to 10 meters of horizontal operating range to cobot applications. The system allows one cobot to move between multiple workstations or cover a larger process area, helping manufacturers increase automation coverage without adding another robot.

The Kollmorgen Essentials Motion Systems include a servo motor, servo drive and single-cable power and data technology. The platform is designed to help machine builders specify, configure and set up servo motion for applications such as packaging, warehouse automation, material handling and forming.

Another product, the Warner Electric Integrated Position Brake, combines parking and emergency braking with embedded absolute position sensing. By integrating braking and position feedback into a compact assembly, the system is designed to reduce the need for separate components and support shorter drivetrain designs.

“As automation projects grow more ambitious, customers need partners who understand how each component of a motion system impacts overall performance,” said Kevin Long, executive vice president and president of automation and motion control at Regal Rexnord. “The right motion architecture enables manufacturers to optimize space, reduce design tradeoffs and build more adaptable systems for evolving production needs.”