Stepper motors are commonly used for simple positioning and motion control tasks such as adjustment or positioning axes. In practice, however, variant diversity, different protection classes, and inconsistent connector concepts can make engineering and commissioning more complex than necessary. The new B&R 81MP stepper motor portfolio addresses these challenges with a clear goal: reducing complexity and simplifying stepper applications.

Ultra‑low‑volume precision on levitating shuttles: With B&R’s ACOPOS 6D, M2‑Automation enables single‑touch production lines that reduce contamination risk, improve reproducibility, and deliver cleanroom‑ready, scalable automation from lab scale to full production.

Narrow aisles, space-optimized areas, little room for error: Modern production and storage facilities make efficient use of every square meter. Employees, pallets and autonomous transport systems share the same workspaces. Nipper has optimized its driverless pallet transport vehicles with automation technology from B&R specifically for these demanding conditions – for safe, predictable and highly efficient movements with centimeter precision.

Sometimes it’s a tiny implant that saves a life: a stent that ensures blood flow. Manufacturing these small lifesavers is a highly precise, technically demanding process. Admedes and B&R, the Machine Automation Division of ABB, reimagined stent production – and developed a braiding machine that sets new standards.

Nowadays, humans, robots and machines work together closely and efficiently in modern production facilities. To make this interaction possible, leading automation technology and innovation are required. KNAPP and B&R demonstrate this impressively with their joint intralogistics solution.