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Motion Control
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Our motion control portfolio meets your unique application needs with a broad range of servo drives, servo motors, and actuators.
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You need machines that can hit increasing production targets and profitably adapt to to changes in demand. Our motion portfolio enables you to do this and more by helping to transform your machines into more productive, intelligent and flexible automation assets. From high-speed packaging lines to advanced material movement and beyond, our motion solutions are designed to elevate what's possible in your designs.

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Simpler & More Powerful

Elevate your system performance like never before using our innovative portfolio to seamlessly control and connect industrial robots, independent cart solutions, autonomous mobile robots and more. Discover Advanced Motion & Robotics

Unprecedented Speed & Control

Seize the opportunity to redefine productivity using electromagnetic propulsion to increase throughput, remove bottlenecks and optimize material flow. Explore Independent Cart Technology

Precision & Performance at Scale

Whether you're building a compact machine or a multi-axis system, our Kinetix® servo drives can deliver the power, precision and data you need to elevate performance and accelerate your smart manufacturing goals. View Servo Drives

Powerful & Flexible

Get the most value from your processes with powerful, reliable solutions that have environment-specific configurations you need. See Rotary Servo Motors

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Complete Motion Systems for Smart Machines

In today's competitive environment, simplified machine design, system flexibility and improved overall machine performance are key advantages. Whether you're building small, standalone machines or large, complex systems Allen-Bradley Kinetix motion control products can help you achieve your goals.

Motion Control

Precise, high‑performance motion to optimize machine speed, accuracy and flexibility.

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Independent Cart Technology

Independent cart technology unlocks a new level of machine performance, using electromagnetic force to deliver faster, more accurate motion control. With adaptive routing, high accelerations and dramatically reduced maintenance, these systems can deliver a smarter way to move materials within machines or across production lines.

Independent Cart Technology

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Servo Drives

Looking to improve your key production metrics? Our servo drives are design to simplify machine designs, enhance system flexibility and increase overall performance. Plus, with seamless connectivity to our portfolio, you can get more from your applications with quicker development times and improved control.

Servo Drives

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Rotary Servo Motors

Production demands continue to rise and your motor solution must be ready to meet the needs of tomorrow. Our Kinetix® servo motors can increase system output, improve machine lifespan and add the flexibility to your operations that can help you stay competitive and profitable into the future.

Rotary Servo Motors & Cables

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Linear Solutions

Our linear solution portfolio can help you elevate what’s possible in your linear motion processes and transform your machines into smarter production assets. See how our complete portfolio can provide a single source for your linear application needs.

Linear Solutions

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Motion Analysis Software

FactoryTalk® Motion Analyzer is a comprehensive motion tool that provides analysis, optimization, selection, and validation of your Kinetix motion control system. It simplifies the machine design process, allowing you to quickly create and validate new machine concepts before purchasing or installing physical equipment.

FactoryTalk Motion Analyzer

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Encoders

Our encoders supply precise speed and position data that helps to maximize your machine productivity and product quality. Quickly configure and integrate our encoders with Logix controllers for a complete motion solution.

Encoders

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Build your ideal system using technologies that drive your people and processes forward.

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Ready to Deliver Your Next? See What’s New in Motion Control

You need machines that can hit increasing production targets and profitably adapt to changes in demand. Thankfully, you can achieve this and more using our motion control solutions to transform your machines into more productive, intelligent and flexible automation assets. See what’s new in our motion control portfolio and discover how smarter motion technology can help you unlock the full potential of your operations.

ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives
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ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives

Meet the servo drive technology behind faster deployments and more capable smart machines. See how our ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives can help you simplify designs, accelerate build times and make your machines more powerful than ever before.

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Independent Cart Technology
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Independent Cart Technology

Now it’s possible to move past the limitations of belt and chain conveyors and deliver a smarter production future. See how our independent cart technology solutions can help you remove bottlenecks, improve flexibility and maximize system performance.

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Linear Solutions

Elevate your process efficiency and add more value to your machines using our high-performance Kinetix linear solutions. Explore how our leading technology can enable you to boost throughput, increase flexibility and move into smarter production possibilities.

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What types of applications benefit most from Rockwell Automation motion control?

Motion control is ideal for applications requiring precise, repeatable movement—such as packaging, converting, assembly, semiconductor processes, and material handling. Our portfolio supports both simple indexing and high‑speed coordinated motion, allowing engineers to scale functionality as machine requirements evolve.

How does Rockwell Automation simplify commissioning of motion systems?

Through integrated tools like Studio 5000 Logix Designer® and FactoryTalk® Design Studio, engineers can configure logic, motion axes, safety, and diagnostics in a unified environment. This reduces programming complexity, accelerates virtual testing, and shortens onsite commissioning.

What communication protocols are supported for motion control?

Rockwell Automation motion systems primarily use EtherNet/IP® for high‑performance, networked motion control. This allows seamless integration with controllers, drives, and safety systems while reducing wiring and improving diagnostics. Many products also support CIP Motion, ensuring synchronized, deterministic performance across multi‑axis systems.

How can Independent Cart Technology improve machine throughput?

ICT eliminates the mechanical constraints of conventional linear motion systems. Smart movers allow for individualized control, high acceleration, and simultaneous in‑process operations—dramatically increasing throughput and operational flexibility.

What tools support digital engineering for motion systems?

Our software portfolio supports digital twin modeling, coordinated motion sequencing, simulation, and versioned cloud-based collaboration. This accelerates mechanical and controls co‑development, helping teams test concepts early and reduce risk before commissioning.

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ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives
ArmorKinetix Distributed Servo Drives
Realize more simplified, energy-efficient machines and unleash the power of decentralized motion control with ArmorKinetix distributed servo drives.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 2198 Kinetix® 5100 Servo Drives provide a scalable option for servo solution in a single product.
Kinetix 5100 Servo Drives
The versatile Kinetix 5100 servo drives elevate the performance and scalability of your small- to medium-sized machines.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 2198 Kinetix 5300 Single-axis EtherNet/IP Servo Drives provide integrated motion on EtherNet/IP
Kinetix 5300 Servo Drives
These single-axis EtherNet/IP servo drives provide design flexibility in a streamlined offering to cover your essential machine-building needs.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 2198 Kinetix® 5500 Servo Drives connect to and operate with CompactLogix™ 5370 controllers, supporting Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP.
Kinetix 5500 Servo Drives
Our Kinetix 5500 Servo Drives provide versatile EtherNet/IP motion solutions that help to simplify designs and create agile, cost-effective solutions.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 2198 Kinetix® 5700 Servo Drives help expand the value of integrated motion on EtherNet/IP to large custom machine builder applications.
Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives
Our Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives offer the simplicity, power and space savings to help optimize motion performance and maximize machine value.
A side view of the grey and black iTRAK 5730 Intelligent Track System with a row of eight movers in the front and another set of movers at the other side of the oval track.
iTRAK 5730 Intelligent Track System
Remove bottlenecks and boost overall productivity with a faster, smarter and more flexible way to move goods within your machines.
An isometric view of an iTRAK 5750 Intelligent Track System with two sets of three movers mounted on the track and a black infield cover in the center.
iTRAK 5750 Intelligent Track System
Our iTRAK 5750 Intelligent Track System enables you to redefine your machine productivity and move higher payloads with more flexibility and control.
An isometric view of a QuickStick 150 Intelligent Conveyor System linear motor in a .3 meter length
QuickStick 150 Intelligent Conveyor System
Our OuickStick® 150 Intelligent Conveyor System enables you to get more from your operations with faster, cleaner and more efficient transportation of goods.
A QuickStick HT linear motor in a 1 meter length and a QuickStick HT 5700 inverter.
QuickStick HT Intelligent Conveyor System
Unlock more flexible and productive processes using our QuickStick® HT Intelligent Conveyor System to move heavy loads up to thousands of kilograms.
A grey MagneMover LITE Intelligent Conveyor System layout with carriers in motion throughout the track standing on mounting legs.
MagneMover LITE Intelligent Conveyor System
Move small to medium loads faster and more efficiently using our MagneMover LITE Intelligent Conveyor System.
Allen-Bradley Bulletin 2090 Kinetix® Cables are a complete family of standard and continuous flexing cables, equipped with SpeedTEC® DIN connectors for a quick, one-quarter turn connection.
Kinetix Cables
Securely connect your servo motors and actuators using our family of standard and continuous flexing cables.
Allen‑Bradley Kinetix® VP-Series Servo Motors provide smooth, integrated motion control over EtherNet/IP networks and are optimized to run with the Kinetix 5500 and 5700 servo drives.
Kinetix VP Servo Motors
These motors provide smooth, integrated motion control over your EtherNet/IP network and are optimized for the Kinetix 5500 and 5700 servo drives.
A black Kinetix VPL Low-inertia Servo Motor positioned with the motor shaft facing forward and slightly to the right.
Kinetix VPL Low-inertia Servo Motors
Maximize your machine potential using our Kinetix® VPL Low-inertia Servo Motors to move loads with quick accelerations and exceptional precision.
Three black Kinetix VPC  Continuous-duty Servo Motors lined up from largest on the left and moving smaller.
Kinetix VPC Continuous-duty Servo Motors
Select these motors to optimize your continuous-duty applications and deliver more efficiency and higher torque at higher speeds.
Allen‑Bradley MP-Series™ Low Inertia (MPL) Servo Motors are high-output brushless motors which use innovative design characteristics to reduce motor size while delivering significantly higher torque.
Kinetix MPL Low-inertia Servo Motors
Increase your competitive advantage with these high-output brushless motors that deliver higher torque with a reduced footprint.
Allen‑Bradley MP-Series™ Medium Inertia (MPM) Servo Motors offer IEC metric mounting dimensions and rotatable DIN connectors that provide flexible connector orientation for ease of cable routing.
Kinetix MPM Medium-inertia Servo Motors
These motors feature a compact, power-dense design and high-resolution absolute encoder to maximize the potential in your processes.
A black Kinetix TLP Multi-purpose Compact Servo Motor turned to the left with the connected motor cable running down to the right.
Kinetix TLP Multi-purpose Compact Servo Motors
With an excellent power-to-size ratio, these innovative compact servo motors deliver exceptional performance while minimizing space requirements.
Allen‑Bradley Kinetix® TL-Series™ Servo Motors represent an economy solution for machine designers with wide range of application needs.
Kinetix TL and TLY Compact Servo Motors
These low-inertia, high-performance compact servo motors are designed to optimize your low-power industrial applications.
Three white colored Kinetix VPF Food-grade Servo Motors lined up from largest to smallest with their motor shafts angled facing left.
Kinetix VPF Food-grade Servo Motors
These food-grade servo motors provide exceptional performance and durability, allowing you to meet hygienic standards while maximizing productivity.
Allen‑Bradley MP-Series™ Food Grade (MPF) Motors combine high-efficiency, high-torque capability with features specifically designed to meet the unique needs of your food and beverage applications.
Kinetix MPF Food-grade Servo Motors
Elevate your operations by combining high-efficiency, high-torque motor capability with features specifically designed for food and beverage applications.
Allen‑Bradley Kinetix VPH hygienic servo motor
Kinetix VPH Hygienic Servo Motors
These hygienic servo motors feature IP69K ratings and are designed with to operate in harsh environments and handle pressure washdown cleaning.
Allen‑Bradley MP-Series™ Stainless Steel (MPS) Servo Motors are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of wash-down environments.
Kinetix MPS Stainless-steel Servo Motors
Use these motors to meet your manufacturing goals even in high pressure or highly caustic wash-down environments.
Kinetix MMA Asynchronous Main Motors
Our Kinetix MMA Asynchronous Main Motors enable you to get more from a wide range heavy-duty applications that require high power and torque output.
Allen‑Bradley Kinetix® RDD-Series™ Direct Drive Servo Motors connect directly to the load, eliminating the need for gearboxes, timing belts, pulleys and other mechanical components.
Kinetix RDB Direct-drive Servo Motors
Our direct-drive servo motors enable motion solutions that are simpler, more responsive and operate with better energy efficiency.
Allen-Bradley Bulletin MPAS MP-Series™ Integrated Linear Stages can support heavy loads and tolerate moment loads.
Kinetix MPAS Linear Stages
Our Kinetix® MPAS Linear Stages can support heavy loads and tolerate significant moment loads.
Allen-Bradley Bulletin MPMA MP-Series™ Integrated Multi-Axis Stages are actuators that provide an out-of-the-box solution for precise two-dimensional positioning and velocity.
Kinetix MPMA Multi-axis Linear Stages
Our Kinetix® MPMA Multi-axis Linear Stages provide an out-of-the-box solution for precise two-dimensional positioning and velocity.
Allen-Bradley Bulletin LDAT Integrated Linear Thrusters provide high-speed, load-bearing linear motion out-of-the-box and are capable of pushing, pulling, or carrying a load.
Kinetix LDAT Linear Stages
These linear stages combine velocity and acceleration, peak thrust forces, and direct drive technology to maximize performance and reliability.
Allen-Bradley Bulletin VPAR and MPAR electric cylinders provide an integrated solution with dynamic, precise response for a wide range of linear motion applications.
Kinetix VPAR and MPAR Electric Cylinders
Our Kinetix® VPAR and Kinetix MPAR Electric Cylinders provide an integrated solution with a dynamic, precise response for a wide range of linear motion applications.
Allen-Bradley Bulletin MPAI MP-Series™ Heavy Duty Electric Cylinders are compact, lightweight, high force actuators that serve as a cost-effective alternative to hydraulic solutions.
Kinetix MPAI Electric Cylinders
Our Kinetix® MPAI Electric Cylinders are compact, lightweight, high-force actuators that serve as a cost-effective alternative to hydraulic solutions.
Allen-Bradley Bulletin LDC-Series™ and LDL-Series™ Linear Servo Motors provide precise linear positioning at very high speeds.
Kinetix LDC and LDL Linear Servo Motors
Our Kinetix® LDC and Kinetix LDL Linear Servo Motors connect directly to the load and provide precise linear positioning at high speeds.
Allen‑Bradley EtherNet/IP™ Absolute Encoders are designed with an embedded EtherNet/IP switch and dual Ethernet ports to support linear networks and Device Level Ring topologies.
EtherNet/IP Absolute Encoders
Extend the benefits of your EtherNet/IP motion control system by integrating these encoders with integrated motion and CIP safety options.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 842HR Sine/Cosine is a 15-bit serial encoder for high performance digital servo drive systems
Sine/Cosine Absolute Encoders
Design high-performing digital servo drive systems using these encoders with commutation, speed regulation, and position control all in one device.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 845D Single Turn is a heavy-duty NEMA Type 4 single-turn absolute position encoder that digitizes shaft angle position into one of a number of absolute code formats.
Single-turn Absolute Encoders
Improve the uptime and longevity of your machines with these heavy-duty NEMA Type 4 single-turn encoders.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 845G Single-turn is a NEMA Type 4 and 13, single-turn absolute encoder for use in harsh conditions.
Single-turn High-performance Absolute Encoders
Increase your machine value with these NEMA Type 4 and 13 single-turn absolute encoders that provide rich motion data, even in harsh environments.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 845GM Single Turn is a NEMA Type 4 and 13, single-turn absolute encoder that digitizes shaft position for reliable readouts.
Single-turn Absolute Encoders with Zero Set Pin
The compact design and high-resolution output of these devices excel in applications where positioning accuracy is critical, but space is limited.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 844D High-frequency Incremental Optical Encoders mount directly to the monitored shaft by a split collar clamp on the encoder, eliminating the need for mounting plates and flexible couplings.
High-frequency Incremental Optical Encoders
Use the high frequency response of these encoders to improve the functionality and control of your production systems.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 847 High-resolution Incremental Optical Encoders feature a robust mechanical design and a metal code disk which provides a rugged bearing system that fits nearly all applications.
High-resolution Incremental Optical Encoders
The robust mechanical design and high-resolution feedback of this encoder family can help meet your production goals across a variety of applications.
Allen-Bradley Bulletin 2198 Encoder Output Modules synchronize devices to your integrated motion on EtherNet/IP system.
Encoder Output Modules
This encoder output module increases machine design flexibility by synchronizing the devices on your integrated motion on EtherNet/IP system.
Motion Analyzer software is a comprehensive motion-application sizing tool used for analysis, optimization, selection and validation of your Kinetix® motion control system.
Motion Analyzer
Motion Analyzer is a motion-application sizing tool used for analysis, optimization, selection, and validation of your Kinetix® motion control system.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 2094 Kinetix® 6500 EtherNet/IP Servo Drives combine high-performance integrated motion with an open EtherNet/IP network.
Kinetix 6500 Servo Drives
As of December 2025, our Kinetix 6500 Servo Drives will be discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 2094 Kinetix 6200 Safe-speed Modular Servo Drives
Kinetix 6200 Servo Drives
Our Kinetix 6200 Servo Drives are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 2094 Kinetix 6000 Multi-axis Servo Drives
Kinetix 6000 Servo Drives
Our Kinetix 6000 Servo Drives are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 2093 Kinetix 2000 Multi-Axis Servo Drives
Kinetix 2000 Servo Drives
Our Kinetix® 2000 Servo Drives are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 2099 Kinetix 7000 High-power Servo Drives
Kinetix 7000 Servo Drives
Our Kinetix 7000 Servo Drives are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Kinetix 350 Servo Drives
Our Kinetix 350 Servo Drives are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
2094 Kinetix 6000M Integrated
Rockwell Automation announces that our Bulletin 2094 Kinetix® 6000M Integrated Drive-motor systems are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 2071 Kinetix® 3 Component Servo Drives
Kinetix 3 Servo Drives
Our Kinetix® 3 Servo Drives are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 2097 Kinetix® 300 EtherNet/IP™ Indexing Servo Drives
Kinetix 300 Servo Drives
Our Kinetix 300 Servo Drives are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Kinetix® Ultra™ 3000 Digital Servo Drives front view
Ultra 3000 Servo Drives
Our Kinetix® Ultra™ 3000 Servo Drives are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Allen‑Bradley Kinetix® HPK-Series™ High-power Asynchronous Motors combine high power with precise positioning capabilities.
Kinetix HPK Asynchronous Servo Motors
Our Kinetix HPK High-power Asynchronous Motors are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 842A Multi-turn Magnetic Encoder is a 24-bit absolute multi-turn shaft encoder.
Multi-turn Magnetic Absolute Encoders
Our Bulletin 842A Multi-turn Magnetic Encoders are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Allen‑Bradley Bulletin 842D DeviceNet™ Multi-turn Magnetic Encoder is a 26-bit absolute multi-turn shaft encoder that is directly connected to DeviceNet.
DeviceNet Multi-turn Magnetic Absolute Encoders
Our Bulletin 842D DeviceNet™ Multi-turn Magnetic Encoders are discontinued and no longer available for sale.
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