Motion Index Drives / LazerArc
US precision cam-driven indexing equipment manufacturer and custom automation builder, founded 1970 in Troy, Michigan.
Motion Index Drives, Inc. is a Troy, Michigan-based manufacturer of precision cam-driven indexing equipment for automated production lines, founded in 1970 by brothers Al and Bob Sievers as Motion Manufacturing. The company produces rotary index tables, linear transfer systems, right angle drives, parallel shaft indexers, ring tables, trunnions, lift and rotate units, pick and place units, precision link conveyors, and lift and carry systems. Motion Index Drives holds ISO 9001 certification and serves automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing industries globally.
In 2017, the company established LazerArc as a dedicated division for custom engineered automation solutions, including 2-axis through 5-axis weld positioners and robot transfer units (RTUs) in 7th-axis in-floor, elevated, and inverted configurations. LazerArc's mechanical drive uses a zero-backlash programmable cam system achieving accuracy within 2–3 arc seconds. Products target material handling, welding, and painting applications.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
LazerArc Robot Transfer Unit (RTU)
7th-axis robot transfer unit available in in-floor, elevated, and inverted configurations for welding, painting, and material handling.
Cam-Driven Rotary Index Table
Precision cam-driven rotary indexing tables for high-speed automated assembly and manufacturing lines.
Contact Motion Index Drives / LazerArc
WEBSITE
https://motionindexdrives.comPHONE
+1 248-743-9999HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1970
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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