Kollmorgen
About
About Kollmorgen
Kollmorgen develops servo and stepper motors, drives, motion software and autonomous-mobile controls. Kollmorgen combines housed, frameless, direct-drive and linear motors with AKD drives and automation software. The Regal Rexnord business also supplies NDC navigation and control technology for AGVs and AMRs, giving OEMs a motion stack spanning individual axes and autonomous vehicles.
Its current documentation covers product selection, system integration and support for automation oems, with applications and configuration limits tied to the relevant hardware or software family.
Products
Supply
Supply chain relationships
- ifm
Inbound - Perception - ifm supplies the O3R 3D camera platform and Pallet Detection System software used in Kollmorgen dynamic load docking for AGVs and AMRs
Source - HEBI Robotics
Outbound - actuation and motion control - Kollmorgen supplies TBM2G frameless motors to HEBI Robotics for the H-Series modular actuator platform
Source - Stereotaxis
Outbound - actuation and motion control - Stereotaxis Genesis RMN uses Kollmorgen AKM servo motors with specialized encoders to position its magnets
Source - Square Robot
Outbound - actuation and motion control - Kollmorgen supplies modified KBM frameless motors for Square Robot SR-3’s eight thrusters
Source - Comau
Outbound - Positioning & Navigation - Comau's AGILE1500 automated guided vehicle uses Kollmorgen NDC navigation and control systems
Source - Transbotics
Outbound - Compute & Control - Kollmorgen supplied laser navigation and control components for Transbotics' heavy-load metal-handling AGVs
Source - Humotech
Outbound - actuation and motion control - Kollmorgen AKM motors and AKD drives actuate Humotech’s modular Caplex testbed units
Source - Opteq Robotics
Outbound - actuation and motion control - Kollmorgen supplied two modified 48 V AKM31 motors for Opteq’s Packman 200 prototype
Source - Jungheinrich
Outbound - Positioning & Navigation - Jungheinrich AGVs use Kollmorgen navigation and control technology for terminal automation
Source - Hangcha Group
Outbound - Compute & Control - Kollmorgen supplied NDC navigation and control technology for Hangcha's AGVs delivered to Seraphim Solar
Source - Yeefung
Outbound - Navigation Control - Kollmorgen describes Yeefung as an AGV partner that developed a new generation car parking robot using Kollmorgen AGV technology
Source - ek robotics
Outbound - Navigation Control - Kollmorgen says EK Automation delivered the Herlev Hospital AGV system based on Kollmorgen AGV controls technology
Source - PushCorp
Outbound - actuation and motion control - Kollmorgen KBM frameless motors equip PushCorp robotic finishing spindles and servo toolchangers
Source - IKM Subsea Motor Solutions
Outbound - Actuation Motion - IKM Subsea Motor Solutions integrates Kollmorgen KBM rotor and stator kits into its low-voltage subsea servo motors
Source - KUKA
Outbound - actuation and motion control - Kollmorgen supplies custom AKM servo motors, including adapted AKM1 wrist motors, for KUKA’s KR Agilus series
Source - Rbot9
Outbound - actuation and motion control - Kollmorgen AKM2G motors and AKD drives power Rbot9’s 12-cable ROCAP robot
Source - Yuanda Robotics
Outbound - actuation and motion control - Yuanda Robotics used customized Kollmorgen KBM motors in its 2018 cobot programme
Source - Vanderlande
Outbound - Positioning & Navigation - Vanderlande selected Kollmorgen NDC Solutions as a technology and service partner for automated guided vehicle applications
Source - Azure Surgical
Outbound - actuation and motion control - Azure Surgical specified Kollmorgen TBM2G frameless servo motors for compact high-torque surgical robotic arm designs
Source - RobCo
Outbound - Motion - RobCo standardized its modular robot joints on Kollmorgen TBM2G frameless BLDC motors
Source - Russell Robotics
Outbound - Compute & Control - Kollmorgen controllers and control software guide Russell Robotics automotive steel-pallet AGFs
Source - Universal Robots
Outbound - actuation and motion control - Kollmorgen supplies adapted KBM frameless motors for articulation axes in Universal Robots’ UR5 and UR10
Source - Rocla AGV Solutions
Outbound - Navigation Control - Kollmorgen says Rocla VNA AGVs at Bring Logistics are each equipped with Kollmorgen technology
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Team
- Johan Lundblad - General Manager, Autonomous Mobile Solutions - Leads the division most directly tied to Kollmorgen's AGV control, mobile robot and autonomous mobile solutions business.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-02-05 - Product Launch - Kollmorgen launches AKME hazardous-location servo motor series
Kollmorgen introduced the AKME Series of hazardous-location servo motors with ATEX and IECEx certification for Zone 2 and Zone 22 environments. The motors extend the AKM servo platform into compact hazardous-location applications involving ignitable gases or dusts. The series is matched with AKD, AKD2G and Kollmorgen Essentials servo drives for integrated motion-control use cases.
Source - 2025-09-25 - Product Launch - Kollmorgen introduces Essentials motion system
Kollmorgen introduced Kollmorgen Essentials, a pre-configured servo motion system combining a servo drive, servo motor with multi-turn feedback and combined power/data cable. The system is designed to simplify sizing, installation and commissioning for industrial axes. Kollmorgen positioned the product for packaging, warehouse automation, material handling and forming applications.
Source - 2025-05-22 - Product Launch - Kollmorgen launches AC7 and DC7 motor controllers for AGVs and AMRs
Kollmorgen launched the AC7 and DC7 motor controllers for automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots. The controllers include integrated speed and position regulators for steering and traction control. Kollmorgen positioned the products for AGV and AMR designers requiring rugged, integrated motor-control hardware.
Source - 2025-04-08 - Product Launch - Kollmorgen introduces high-voltage IC Ironcore DDL direct-drive linear motor
Kollmorgen introduced a high-voltage addition to its IC Ironcore DDL direct-drive linear motor family. The new motor supports 400/480 VAC-powered applications and expands beyond the existing 230 VAC product range. Kollmorgen positioned the product for machine tools, semiconductor manufacturing, battery production and industrial automation.
Source - 2025-03-25 - Product Launch - Kollmorgen introduces SFD-M multi-turn absolute encoder
Kollmorgen introduced the SFD-M smart feedback device for multi-turn absolute positioning. The encoder provides four times greater positioning accuracy than earlier SFD models and maintains position data when powered off. The device is designed for Kollmorgen servo motors paired with AKD and AKD2G drives.
Source - 2024-11-12 - Product Launch - Kollmorgen launches TBM2G frameless motor series
Kollmorgen introduced the TBM2G frameless motor series targeting collaborative robots, medical devices and industrial robotics. The company positioned the motors for higher torque density and improved thermal performance compared to prior generations. The product extends Kollmorgen's frameless motor lineup for compact robotic joint applications.
Source - 2024-10-01 - Product Launch - Kollmorgen launches PCMM2G programmable motion controller
Kollmorgen released the PCMM2G programmable motion controller for automation environments from standalone machines to complex modular systems. The controller integrates with Kollmorgen Automation Suite and third-party devices. Kollmorgen said the controller enables higher performance and easier migration from previous PDMM and PCMM controllers.
Source - 2023-09-26 - Product Launch - Kollmorgen expands AKM2G servo motor family
Kollmorgen expanded its AKM2G servo motor family with new frame sizes and performance improvements. The motors are designed for robotics, packaging, material handling and industrial automation systems. The expansion focuses on improved efficiency, torque density and integration flexibility.
Source - 2022-07-12 - Product Launch - Kollmorgen introduces TBM2G robot-ready frameless servo motor series
Kollmorgen introduced the TBM2G frameless motor series for robotic joints and embedded motion equipment. The series includes seven frame sizes with three stack lengths each. The product was positioned for collaborative robots in the 3 kg to 15 kg range and other compact robotic applications.
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Context
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Shared workflows
- Sichuan Tianlian Robotics Co., Ltd.
workflow adjacency - Industrial Robot Joint Motion
- SPINEA
workflow adjacency - Industrial Robot Joint Motion
- Harmonic AD, Inc.
workflow adjacency - Industrial Robot Joint Motion
Context tags
- Mobile robot drive motion - Workflow - Kollmorgen drives are used in AGV, AMR and mobile robot motion.
- Integrated servo control - Capability - Kollmorgen provides integrated servo control and drive electronics.
- Servo motion control supplier - Stack Layer - Kollmorgen supplies servo motion control systems.
- Servo drive supplier - Peer Group - Kollmorgen supplies servo drives and motion control systems for robotics.
- Robotics motion-component supply layer - Stack Layer - Kollmorgen supplies motion components for robotic systems.
- Integrated motion system supplier - Stack Layer - Kollmorgen provides integrated servo and motion systems.
- Industrial robot joint motion - Workflow - Kollmorgen provides servo motion for industrial robot applications.
- Industrial robot supply chain - Customer Environment - Kollmorgen serves the industrial robot and automation motion supply chain.