Elmo, a global provider of servo drive and motion control technologies, has introduced a new motion controller and a range of servo drives designed for industrial automation, robotics, and harsh operating environments. The company unveiled the products ahead of Automate 2026, taking place in Chicago from June 22-25.
The new offerings expand Elmo’s Platinum product family and introduce a new Titanium line aimed at delivering higher power density, multi-axis functionality, and integrated functional safety in compact form factors. The products are designed for deployment across demanding environments, including applications exposed to extreme temperatures, altitude, humidity, vibration, and other challenging conditions.
According to Elmo, the latest portfolio focuses on reducing system size while increasing performance and simplifying machine design. The company said the integration of certified functional safety features directly into servo drives and motion controllers can reduce the need for additional safety hardware and extensive cabling.
“Our customers need more than just compact size and power density,” said Elizabeth Victor, Director of Sales at Elmo US. “Functional safety is critical for many automation systems and can reduce or even eliminate the need for safety cages. By integrating functional safety into our controllers and servo drives, we enable OEMs to implement safety features at the foundation of their motion subsystem.”
Among the products introduced is the Titanium Castanet servo drive, a compact dual-axis solution with integrated functional safety. The Titanium Harmonica servo drive extends the range with dual-axis capabilities and power ratings of up to 50A/100V and 35A/200V. Elmo also unveiled the Titanium Maestro motion controller, which supports up to 256 axes and enables high-speed EtherCAT communication at 100 microseconds.
The Platinum portfolio also received updates. The Platinum Jori servo drives are available in 30A and 60A variants and deliver up to 20kW and 40kW of continuous power, respectively. These drives introduce Silicon Carbide (SiC) power-stage technology to improve efficiency and performance. Meanwhile, the Platinum Cymbal servo drive offers up to 17kW of power in a ruggedized package designed for demanding industrial applications.
Elmo said the Titanium line introduces multi-axis capabilities that can significantly reduce system complexity. For example, a single Titanium Castanet can replace two separate servo drives, reducing space requirements and simplifying synchronization between axes through a single communication bus.
The new drives also incorporate advanced processing capabilities and leverage Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to improve switching efficiency and support next-generation intelligent motor systems.
Servo drives play a critical role in modern robotic and automation systems, controlling motor position, velocity, and torque. Applications include automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), collaborative robots, exoskeletons, and advanced manufacturing equipment. These systems often require multiple synchronized drives to manage coordinated motion across various motor types and load requirements.
Elmo said its latest solutions are designed to address these needs through high-precision control, compact footprints, multi-axis operation, and support for large-scale production deployments. The company also highlighted the availability of up to 17 certified functional safety features across its portfolio.
Supporting the hardware is Elmo’s software ecosystem, including the Elmo Application Studio III (EASIII) and Composer2 platforms. These tools allow machine designers to develop, test, and deploy customized control algorithms while streamlining system configuration and implementation.
