Kollmorgen :: High-Performance Servo Motors, Drives, Actuators & Automation Platforms

Kollmorgen is a global leader in motion control technologies, specializing in high-performance servo motors, drives, actuators, and automation platforms. Originally founded in 1916 and now a brand under Regal Rexnord, the company has a long history of innovation in precision motion systems. Kollmorgen serves a wide range of industries, including robotics, aerospace & defense, medical devices, AGVs/AMRs, packaging, semiconductors, and electric vehicles. The company is particularly recognized for delivering reliable, high-power-density solutions that enable smoother, more accurate, and more efficient robotic and automated systems.

While Kollmorgen does not manufacture complete robots, it is a critical enabler of modern robotics through its advanced motion control components. Its products power the joints, wheels, and precision movements in industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and specialized robotic applications.

Key robot-based and robotics-enabling products include:

• AKM & AKM2G Servo Motors: High-performance, low-cog servo motors known for excellent torque density, precision, and dynamic response. Widely used in robotic arms, delta robots, and high-speed pick-and-place systems.
• Kollmorgen Essentials™ Motion Systems: A complete line of servo motors, drives, and controllers designed for fast deployment across nearly all machine axes. These systems support multiple communication protocols and are optimized for robotics and automation.
• AGV/AMR Control Systems: Specialized controllers and navigation solutions for autonomous guided vehicles and mobile robots, including NDC Solutions for fleet management and precise motion control.
• Stepper Motors & Drives: Reliable stepper solutions for cost-effective, precise positioning in smaller robotic applications and laboratory automation.
• Direct Drive Motors & Actuators: High-torque, backlash-free solutions ideal for rotary tables, robot joints, and applications requiring maximum precision and stiffness.

Kollmorgen emphasizes precision, power, and reliability, with strong support for Industry 4.0 integration, safety features, and customization. Their technologies help robot builders achieve higher speeds, better accuracy, smoother motion, and improved energy efficiency while reducing development time. The company continues to innovate with solutions tailored for emerging fields such as humanoid robotics and advanced warehouse automation.