Drive technology as a system solution – a trend in electric drive technology. Manufacturers offer combined solutions of drive and motion control with integrated safety functions tailored to specific applications. Here, we present eleven manufacturers with their innovations for SPS 2025.
The i650 Motec frequency inverter, combined with the m550/m650 synchronous motor, offers a powerful and energy-efficient solution.
(Image: Lenze)
With the Motor Drive System IE5/IE6, Lenze aims to set new standards in decentralized drive technology. At the heart is the i650 Motec frequency inverter, which, in combination with the m550/m650 synchronous motor, is designed to provide a powerful and energy-efficient solution for demanding applications, such as those used in the printing industry.
The i650 Motec is equipped with an integrated Logic PLC and positioning function. These features allow independent motion control without the need for a higher-level controller. The system is particularly suitable for applications such as format adjustments or film wrappers. The manufacturer promises 300 percent overload torque; starting under full load is possible from a standstill – without motor feedback. This means the system can be designed more precisely for continuous operation, avoiding oversizing, and immediately delivers the required performance. Lenze offers the new synchronous motor m550 with power ratings from 0.25 kW to 11 kW (~0.3 hp to 15 hp) and the m650 for dynamic applications from 0.75 kW to 22 kW (~1 hp to 30 hp). Both can be combined with gearboxes from the modular system, with options including helical, bevel, or bevel-helical gearboxes to meet various requirements. Precise control of the m550/m650 synchronous motor enables encoderless positioning with the i650 Motec. Integrated safety functions like Safe Torque Off (STO) or Safe Torque Off over CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) ensure machine and personnel safety. In the future, the system will be expanded with additional encoderless safety functions, such as SLS.
The Motor Drive System is also characterized by high sustainability: it reduces motor losses by up to 60 percent and automatically feeds surplus energy back into the grid without additional hardware. Through the IO-Link interface, machine operators receive information from machine sensors and benefit from increased system transparency. The Motor Drive System is resource-efficient. The sensorless feedback creates a cost-effective chain reaction on the hardware side: no expensive feedback system, a more compact drive, and no costly cables. Assembly and installation are quick and safe. When the motor is controlled by the decentralized inverter i550 or i650 Motec, even more hardware can be omitted since braking resistors are unnecessary. The feed-in unit integrated into the Motec feeds the braking energy generated back into the grid.
SPS 2025: Hall 7, Booth 391
Transform Individual Requirements into Tailored System Solutions
The IHD-DT5 combines servo inverter and motor into a compact unit, further reducing cabling effort.
(Image: AMKmotion)
AMKmotion is showcasing servo motors with high power density and efficiency at this year's SPS. These can be precisely adapted, for example, through winding and size adjustments. The portfolio is further complemented by motion controllers for precise axis synchronization. With a current range of 1 to 500 amperes, the manufacturer covers the full spectrum of drive tasks. The company offers both centralized and decentralized drive solutions—and combines both approaches into hybrid systems. This increases energy efficiency and flexibility, simplifies cabling, and saves space in the control cabinet.
Highlights include the IHD, a decentralized servo inverter with single-cable wiring for daisy-chain technology. Power, STO (Safe Torque Off), 24 volts, and communication are all transmitted via a single cable. Compared to centralized concepts, cabling costs are said to decrease by up to 70 percent. The integration of control electronics directly onto the motor further reduces effort with the IHD-DT5. Additionally, a swiveling unit from body construction at the booth demonstrates how processes in factory automation can be accelerated.
SPS 2025: Hall 4, Booth 210
Digital Services Increase Efficiency and Availability
For NXD TupH, the refined housing parts are coated with a highly adhesive high-performance sealant and cured.
(Image: Nord Drivesystems)
Nord Drivesystems is presenting itself at SPS 2025 as a solution provider for intelligent drive concepts in smart production. In a live demonstration, visitors can witness the effectiveness of the NXD TupH surface protection designed for extreme conditions in wash-down areas. It makes aluminum housings resistant to acids and alkalis. The foundation is a refinement process that creates a very hard, inert surface. For NXD TupH, the refined housing parts are coated with a highly adhesive high-performance sealant and cured. Thanks to the structure and adhesion of the sealant, there is no flaking, and minor damages do not spread.
Furthermore, the company is presenting its data-based services for optimizing the performance of its drive systems. For example, the Eco-Box records constant loads, load peaks, and irregular conditions during the operational phase. The IIoT solution Drive Monitor supports the user in the maintenance phase with condition monitoring for predictive maintenance. For the planning phase, simulation models are being introduced for the first time.
SPS 2025: Hall 3a, Booth 431
Improved Computing Power Increases Reaction Speed
B&R, the Machine Automation Division of ABB, has further developed its Acopos P3 series. The drive is specifically designed for machine builders supplying industries such as plastics, printing, paper, textiles, and metal. The new P3 series offers optimized energy consumption, integrated intelligent functions, and simplified, efficient wiring solutions. It enables the design of high-performance machines with compact dimensions. The drive provides machine builders with a significant competitive advantage by allowing higher production speeds and improved end-product quality. With seven new devices, including single- and dual-axis variants ranging from 32 to 80 kW (~43 to 107 hp), the performance of the new Acopos P3 is even more scalable. Additionally, the dual-axis module offers twice the power density compared to previous versions, providing more options and features for machines. The improved processing power of the drive increases response speed and enables a cycle time of 50 µs for all position and speed control loops. Advanced intelligent functions can be executed directly in the servo drive. The servo drives operate independently and are not impacted by delayed network communication or the processing power of the PLC. This contributes to higher speed and productivity, as well as improved end-product quality and performance. A newly designed airflow system and coated circuit boards ensure that the drive is robust against external influences.
Date: 08.12.2025
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SPS 2025: Hall 7, Booth 206
Powerful Engineering Tool
The new electromechanical linear actuator series Cyber Force Line is available in various configurations on Servosoft.
(Image: Wittenstein SE)
With Servo-Soft, Wittenstein Cyber Motor introduces another engineering tool that enables quick, efficient, and validated modeling of multi-axis servo systems. With just a few clicks, users can calculate and simulate the optimal interaction between the servo motor, gearbox, load profile, servo drive controller, and mechanical structure for their drive technology application. Servo-Soft thus accelerates the engineering process. Wide parts of Wittenstein Cyber Motor's standard portfolio are already available in Servo-Soft. This includes the brushless servo motors of the Cyber Dynamic Line, the electromechanical linear actuators of the Cyber Force Line, including the Cyber Force Actuator MG with hollow shaft and integrated ball screw, the frameless servo motors of the Cyber Kit Line product family, and the wheel-integrated servo actuator Cyber TAS Actuator 2 for automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots.
SPS 2025: Hall 4, Booth 221
DC Micromotors: Robust, Durable, and Customizable
New DC motors from the GXR and SXR families in the Faulhaber portfolio.
(Image: Faulhaber)
With the expansion of its portfolio, Faulhaber introduces several new additions to its DC micromotors: the powerful motors of the new GXR family 1437 with copper-graphite commutation as well as the precious-metal-commutated motors of the proven SXR family in sizes 1424 and 1437. Designed for high reliability and flexibility, these drives open up new possibilities for modern, space-saving drive solutions. The new models, with a diameter of 14 mm (~0.55 inches), are optimally aligned with Faulhaber's modular system – including seamless compatibility with planetary gearheads and magnetic encoders. Product manager Dario Del Favero explains: "With the new 14-mm motors, users don’t have to compromise on compactness, functionality, or performance. Combined with the matching 14GPT gearhead and the IEP3 encoder, a diameter-compliant complete solution is achieved, delivering optimal efficiency and maximum dynamics." Developers and engineers benefit from the precise coordination of components from a single source. The GXR and SXR motors are characterized by their durable, robust construction.
SPS 2025: Hall 4, Booth 346
New Standards for Integrated Functional Safety
Thanks to the support of Ethercat/FSoE and Profinet/Profisafe, dSafe is ideal for an efficient safety architecture. The solution is scalable, future-proof, and offers top performance for demanding applications.
(Image: Dunkermotoren GmbH)
With the dSafe product line, Dunkermotoren introduces a new high-end motor control platform. The platform expands the company's existing portfolio (dGo, dMove, dPro) with comprehensive safety features such as secure communication and safe motion profiles (safe motion). The functionalities are fully integrated into the motors of the BG75 & BG95 series. dSafe complies with international safety standards such as IEC 61800, IEC 13849, IEC 62061, and IEC 61508, offering features like Safe Torque Off (STO), Safe Stop (SS1), Safely Limited Speed (SLS), Safe Brake Control (SBC), and Safe Communication (FSoE, Profisafe). This integration not only reduces hardware requirements but also simplifies safety evaluation for machine builders. The dSafe technology is suitable for applications in industrial automation, robotics, warehouse logistics, access systems, and packaging machines. Particularly in mobile robots (AGVs/AMRs), dSafe enables flexible, online-configurable instances with multiple safety limits – for example, to secure driving functions, lifting mechanisms, or grippers. In stationary industrial applications, dSafe also offers significant advantages.
SPS 2025: Hall 4, Booth 540
Modular Drive Solutions for Smart Manufacturing
The Tox Electric Drive Core system combines drive, control, sensor technology, and software into an integrated solution.
(Image: TOX Pressotechnik)
At the SPS in Nuremberg, Tox Pressotechnik from Weingarten is showcasing solutions for digital manufacturing and presenting its modular drive technology Tox Electric Drive Core, powerful control units, as well as new systems for process monitoring – including, for the first time, the EPW600 press-fit monitoring and the CEP600 clinching monitoring.
At the center is the Tox Electric Drive Core system, which combines drive, control, sensors, and software into an integrated solution. The core element is the Tox Power Module Core, which serves as a servo inverter with a fieldbus interface and represents the central intelligence of the system. The Tox Edge Unit, mounted on the drive, takes over the decentralized collection of all process data and transmits it in a bundled form to the Power Module. The electromechanical drives of the Tox Electric Power Drive series use a maintenance-free motor and a screw drive to precisely convert torque into linear motion. They cover a pressing force range from 0.02 kN to 1,000 kN and can be intuitively parameterized, controlled, and monitored via Tox software. The software encompasses all central functions such as operation, diagnostics, evaluation, and quality data collection – an essential foundation for predictive maintenance and connected manufacturing.
As a complement to the drive solution, the company is presenting the Tox UDI Panel. The human-machine interface is based on a hardened Linux operating system and offers communication interfaces such as OPC UA, MQTT, or JSON. Process data can be stored locally or on the network.
SPS 2025: Hall 1, Booth 401
Servo Motors with Integrated Control Electronics Quickly Ready for Use
With the Actilink-S Integro product family, Synapticon is showcasing integrated servo motors at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg that combine servo motor, sensors, drive electronics, and motion control in a compact device. According to the company, the Actilink-S not only reduces the need for cables but also solves many other issues of decentralized drive technology in mechanical engineering.
The servo motors with integrated control electronics are delivered by the manufacturer pre-assembled and ready for use. Final setup and quick commissioning are made easy with the Oblac Drive Tools software, even for users with no prior experience with Synapticon technology. Under the motto "Ready to use," the Actilink-JP and Actilink-JD actuators aim to address fundamental challenges in the automation industry. The company offers customized solutions for various fields, such as lightweight and humanoid robots, medical technology, mobile robots with high-performance wheels, and servo motors in mechanical engineering. These solutions are designed to enable compact, simple constructions while reducing maintenance efforts. The company also provides AI-powered software for humanoid robots and their control, which monitors and corrects potentially dangerous actions.
SPS 2025: Hall 4, Booth 318
Siemens Sinamics S220 as an Integral Part of the Xcelerator Portfolio
The Sinamics S220 drive system offers a wide performance range for industrial applications.
(Image: Siemens)
With the new high-performance drive system Sinamics S220, Siemens builds on Sinamics S120. As an integral part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Sinamics S220 offers a seamless drive system.
The central element of the Sinamics S220 is the newly developed control unit CU320-3. With the capability to operate up to 12 axes on a single Control Unit, the system achieves very high integration density. The built-in multicore processor provides the necessary computing power. The Drive-Cliq-Express interface, with a speed of 1 Gbit/s, ensures fast data transmission. An innovative test pulse method with three voltage sensors per axis enables encoderless control with near-encoder quality – while simultaneously offering higher energy efficiency and robustness.
The X128 interface enables high-frequency data transmission for predictive maintenance. Integration into the TIA Portal and virtual commissioning with the Drive-Sim Designer significantly improve the engineering workflow. New assistants and an undo function are designed to simplify operation. The Smart Drive Interface is available as a compact panel (SDI S220) directly on the CU320-3 or as a remote version (SDI Pro with a larger display and web server). Optionally, a Smart Wi-Fi Adapter allows for flexible remote access.
For the market launch, air-cooled motor modules in booksize and chassis designs with a voltage range of 3AC 380 to 480 V are available. The rated current ranges from 3 A (1.1 kW) to 1,518 A (900 kW) and can be extended up to 6,984 kW (~9.4 hp) through 8-fold parallel connection. Regenerative Active Infeeds in the range of 210 kW to 921 kW (~280 hp to 1,240 hp) are available for power supply, also scalable through parallel connection. Additionally, air-cooled universal modules are introduced, which can be flexibly operated as motor modules or active line modules. Six devices cover the entire functional and power range for spare part scenarios and enable quick adaptation to changing requirements.
The new safety architecture reduces the safety cycle time from 12 ms to 4 ms, enabling faster responses and higher productivity. Automatic background tests ensure uninterrupted operation, while the offline-configurable safety functions significantly simplify engineering. The drive is SIL-3 certified for all operating states, providing the necessary safety for critical applications.
At the SPS in Nuremberg, the focus of Sieb & Meyer's exhibition is on the SD4S, SD4M, and SD4B series, which have been expanded since their introduction last year to cover an even broader range of applications. The SD4x generation was designed from the ground up for high-speed motors. With frequencies up to 6,000 Hz, spindles and motors can be used in applications ranging from internal cylindrical grinding to dicing and turbo compressors. The SD4S series is now available in a wide power range from 300 VA to 66 kVA. The drive controllers achieve output frequencies of up to 4,000 Hz for synchronous motors and 6,000 Hz for asynchronous motors. Interfaces such as EtherCAT, Profinet IO, PowerLink, Modbus TCP, or CANopen ensure seamless integration into various architectures.
The SD4M series with three-level technology achieves power levels between 70 and 554 kVA. It significantly reduces motor heating and eliminates the need for sine filters or chokes. The compact drive controller SD4B, up to 0.96 kVA, is suitable as a dynamic servo amplifier and optimizes the operation of high-speed low-voltage synchronous and asynchronous motors.
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