Kollmorgen Automation overview
Kollmorgen is a motion-control and AGV automation technology supplier. Its NDC Solutions platform is used by AGV manufacturers and system integrators to build and manage automated vehicle fleets. The company is relevant to robotics both as a component supplier and as a mobile automation software provider.
Company fact | Detail |
Founded | 1916 Kollmorgen; NDC automation roots later |
Country | United States |
Address | Radford, VA |
Employees | Approx. 1,500+ globally at Kollmorgen |
Specializes in | AGV control systems, motion control, servo drives and mobile robot automation |
Products | NDC Solutions, AGV controllers, AKD drives, servo motors, motion controllers, fleet software |
Typical projects | AGV fleets, automated forklifts, warehouse transport, manufacturing logistics, OEM vehicle automation, motion-control systems |
Management and ownership | Kollmorgen is part of Regal Rexnord Corporation, a publicly listed U.S. company. Control sits within Regal Rexnord's automation and motion-control governance. |
Website: www.kollmorgen.com
Kollmorgen Automation review summary
Kollmorgen makes servo motors, drives and motion control systems, and supplies NDC Solutions, a control platform that vehicle builders use to make driverless vehicles. The brand has more than 100 years of history and today carries the Regal Rexnord name. This profile sets out its products and its vehicle platform.
Verified key facts from the review
Fact | Detail |
Brand | Kollmorgen, a Regal Rexnord brand |
History | More than 100 years |
Core business | Motion systems: servo motors, drives and automation platforms |
Vehicle business | NDC Solutions platform for AGVs and AMRs |
Sales engineering | More than 115 sales and application engineers worldwide |
Strengths
A long-established motion control brand.
A vehicle platform used by many builders.
Motors suited to robot joints.
Challenges
Competition from other navigation and control suppliers.
Vehicle makers that develop their own control systems.
Read the full review: Kollmorgen Company Profile: Motion Products and the NDC Vehicle Platform
Products in the All Things Cobots Catalogue
5 associated product records; the following links are representative catalogue entries.
Kollmorgen AKD-N Decentralized Servo System
Kollmorgen VLM Legacy Servo Motors
Kollmorgen TBM2G Frameless Servo Motors
Kollmorgen PCMM Standalone Motion Controller
Kollmorgen TBM2G Frameless Servo Motors product specifications
