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Aerotech motion controllers are used in our own positioning systems and in motion control and positioning systems throughout the world. We offer PC-card systems in both ISA and PCI format with 1 to 4 axes per card, for up to 16 axes of coordinated control, as well as stand-alone systems for 1 to 4 axes. Our newest motion controller, the software-only Automation 3200, provides from 1 to 32 axes of synchronised control. In addition, Aerotech manufactures a complete line of drives that are perfectly matched to our motion controllers, as well as our brushless linear motors and brush and brushless rotary motors..

Motion Controllers

Automation 3200 Software-only Motion Controller	Ensemble Stand-alone Multi-Axis Motion Controller and Software	Soloist Single-Axis Servo Controller
The Automation A3200 motion, vision, and I/O system features the world's first high-performance, software-only controller (Nmotion SMC) that offers from 1 to 32 axes of synchronized motion control. The A3200 uses the FireWire network. Click here for complete product information.	The Ensemble™ is Aerotech's next-generation, stand-alone controller for moderate- to high-performance applications. It offers functionality appropriate for applications from basic laboratory experimentation and general purpose positioning to advanced OEM systems at an affordable price. Click here for complete product information.	Aerotech’s Soloist™ is a single-axis servo controller that combines a power supply, amplifier, and position controller in a single package. The Soloist can control up to five tasks simultaneously, as well as handle variables and manage I/O, for demanding production applications. It has high-speed position latch inputs and advanced data logging capabilities that make it ideal for laboratory, test, and industrial applications. Click here for complete product information.
Number of Axes 1 - 32 Type Software Drive Types Brushless, DC Brush, Stepper	Number of Axes 1 - 10 Type Stand-Alone Drive Types Brushless, DC Brush, Stepper	Number of Axes 1 Type Stand-alone Drive Types Brushless, DC Brush, Stepper
A3200: Easy machine retrofits, preserve your capital investment
Nservo	Nstep
Nservo provides an economical method to retrofit any existing system that uses analog servo amplifiers to the performance and flexibility of the Automation 3200 digital platform.	Nstep is a one- to four-axis stepper controller that interfaces with any standard stepper drive via clock and direction inputs. Motion can be coordinated with other axes, even non-stepper axes, to produce contoured motion.