Latest Kollmorgen Press Releases

Looking beyond the spec sheet when choosing motion architecture

24 September 2026

English (United States)

When machine builders are specifying motion systems, it is easy to get caught up on the numbers. Torque, speed, power density, and price are all clear, measurable factors, and they provide a straightforward way to compare components. But in modern machine design, these figures rarely tell the full story.

A smarter approach to simplifying motion architecture

10 September 2026

English (United States)

In motion system design, a great deal of attention goes into choosing the right motor and the right drive. Far less tends to go into what connects them, or into where those drives are placed. Yet these decisions shape much of what ultimately matters about a machine – what it costs to build, how much space it takes up, how quickly it can be commissioned, and how easily it can be adapted years later.

Why high voltage doesn’t need to mean high complexity

13 August 2026

English (United States)

In industrial facilities where 400–480V three-phase power is standard, machine builders are often faced with a different kind of challenge. It is not a question of whether to use high voltage but how to design motion systems that work effectively within that environment without introducing unnecessary complexity.

Functional safety in modern factory automation

28 July 2026

English (United States)

In many automation set-ups, safety still operates on a simple on/off binary – the machine is either running, or it isn’t. This means when human operators need access to the space around the machine, power is completely cut and all motion comes to a halt until they leave again and the system is reset.

Choosing the right level of protection in modern automation

2 July 2026

English (United States)

When designing machines, ingress protection is often treated as a simple hierarchy. Higher numbers seem to mean better protection, and better protection seems to mean better engineering. In practice, however, the issue is rarely that straightforward.

Kollmorgen Introduces New Controller and High-Voltage Capability in its Essentials™ Portfolio

14 May 2026

English (United States)

RADFORD, VA. — Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control and automation systems, announces the expansion of the Kollmorgen Essentials™ portfolio with the addition of the PCMM2G Essentials controller and new high-voltage drive capability up to 4 kW. Together, these additions extend the Essentials advantage to support a broader range of industrial applications and motion requirements.

Unlocking easier automation

21 April 2026

English (United States)

When it comes to automation systems, complexity tends to grow faster than performance. Each new generation of machines promises higher precision, greater flexibility, and faster commissioning – but the reality is that these ambitions often translate into more wiring, more configuration, and more integration headaches.

Kollmorgen Essentials™ Servo Drives Bring Cost-Effective Servo Performance to Washdown and Hygienic Environments

16 April 2026

English (United States)

RADFORD, VA., April 16, 2026 — Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control and automation solutions, has expanded the application range of its Kollmorgen Essentials™ Servo Drive (KED) to include hygienic and washdown environments. Kollmorgen Essentials Drive was designed with simplicity and flexibility in mind for fast commissioning and reliable performance at a value-driven price.

Power, precision, and practical efficiency

19 March 2026

English (United States)

Electric motors are the workhorses of modern industry. From packaging and assembly to robotics and material handling, almost every motion depends on them. Studies suggest that motors account for around two-thirds of all electricity consumed in industry[1]. Even small gains in efficiency therefore have a measurable impact — not only in energy costs but also in meeting wider environmental and regulatory goals.

The mechatronic approach to designing motion as a system

24 February 2026

English (United States)

When people talk about mechatronics, it’s often framed as something futuristic — the next big leap in automation. In truth, it describes something engineers have been working toward for decades: designing machines where the mechanical, electrical, and control systems work together as one.

Kollmorgen expands hazardous location portfolio with AKME servo motors

5 February 2026

English (United States)

RADFORD, VA., 02/05/26 — Kollmorgen corporation, a global leader in motion control and automation systems, today, introduced the AKME Series of hazardous location servo motors with ATEX and IECEx global certification for use in locations that require Zone 2 and Zone 22 ratings.

Kollmorgen advances linear motor safety and performance with SafeMotion™ Monitor firmware upgrade

27 January 2026

English (United States)

RADFORD, VA., 01/27/26— Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control systems, released the next update for the SafeMotion™ Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM 3.0. This upgrade expands functional safety support for linear motors and linear axes, helping machine builders implement functional safety in applications ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to battery production and industrial automation that require safety.

Antriebslösungen in der Praxis erlebbar machen

20 January 2026

German

Kollmorgen startet dynamisch ins Jahr 2026: Auf der erstmals in Berlin stattfindenden all about automation präsentiert der internationale Hersteller von Antriebs- und Automatisierungslösungen sein neues Essentials™ Motion System. Die Servolösung richtet sich besonders an Anwender, die zuverlässige Motion Control bei überschaubarem Budget wünschen.