en.Wedoany.com Reported - Aerotech Inc., a US precision motion control company, announced in January 2026 the launch of the Automation1-HXA4 and Automation1-iHXA4, two compact drives for six-axis hexapod stages. This series of drives is designed to seamlessly integrate complex six-axis motion systems into Aerotech's Automation1 motion controller network, making them as easy to manage as a single axis, thereby simplifying the design of high-precision testing and manufacturing systems.
The two drives released are precisely designed around the performance advantages of Aerotech's second-generation hexapod platform (such as the HEX150-125HL model). The core highlight lies in the integrated design concept. Among them, the Automation1-HXA4 model integrates complete motion controller and drive functions, significantly reducing the complexity of system construction and maintenance. The Automation1-iHXA4 model is specifically designed for integration into existing Automation1 control networks, offering great flexibility for system expansion.
In terms of technical features, this series of drives demonstrates extremely high integration and functionality. Its compact modular form factor effectively saves control panel space, requiring only two connectors per six-axis platform, and includes a rich set of analog and digital I/O interfaces, greatly simplifying wiring and reducing overall system complexity. The drives incorporate multiple advanced functions including Position Synchronized Output (PSO) and Safe Torque Off (STO), enhancing control precision while ensuring safety during high-speed motion operations. All models are equipped with Aerotech's fiber optic HyperWire communication bus, providing robust support for real-time, low-latency multi-axis coordinated control.
Aerotech Product Manager Brian Fink stated that the goal is to provide users with the most intuitive and cost-effective way to achieve the best six-axis platform control experience. This series of drives is widely applicable to high-precision applications such as optical inspection and alignment, photonic device packaging and testing, optical wafer probing, aerospace and satellite component testing, and synchrotron radiation beamline sample manipulation.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, Aerotech is a global leader in precision motion control and automation. Its products have long served industries including semiconductor manufacturing, laser processing, aerospace, and scientific research.
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