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Kollmorgen Automation Suite

A premier machine automation solution to help you build a highly differentiated machineβ€”and a more profitable business.

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Overview

Kollmorgen Automation Suite (KAS) is a complete machine automation solution that includes an integrated development environment (IDE), controller hardware, drives, motors, and I/O. It is designed to accelerate development, increase machine throughput, and maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The software supports industry-standard IEC 61131-3 PLC programming and also offers a graphical, drag-and-drop programming environment called Pipe Networkβ„’ for creating complex motion profiles.

✨ Key Features

  • Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
  • IEC 61131-3 Programming Support
  • PLCopen for Motion
  • Pipe Networkβ„’ Graphical Programming
  • Integrated HMI Programming (KVB)
  • Auto-recognition and configuration of hardware
  • Built-in Web Server for remote access

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Tightly integrated hardware and software system for optimized performance
  • Innovative Pipe Networkβ„’ graphical programming for simplifying complex motion
  • Strong co-engineering support to help build differentiated machines

Unique Value: Bring differentiated, high-performance machines to market faster with a fully integrated automation platform that simplifies complex motion programming and is optimized for Kollmorgen's best-in-class motion components.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Developing high-performance, multi-axis automated machinery Programming complex, synchronized motion such as electronic camming and gearing Building machines for packaging, printing, and converting industries Medical and lab automation Robotics applications requiring precise motion control

βœ… Best For

  • Packaging machines
  • Food processing equipment
  • Printing presses
  • Medical devices

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Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Simple, single-axis applications
  • Systems not using Kollmorgen hardware
  • Applications that do not require high-performance motion control

πŸ† Alternatives

Siemens SIMOTION Rockwell Automation Kinetix Beckhoff TwinCAT Bosch Rexroth IndraDrive

While competitors offer broad automation portfolios, Kollmorgen Automation Suite provides a solution where the software and hardware are engineered together from the ground up, delivering optimized motion performance and faster development for motion-centric machines.

πŸ’» Platforms

Desktop (Windows)

βœ… Offline Mode Available

πŸ”Œ Integrations

Kollmorgen AKD2G and AKD Servo Drives Kollmorgen AKM2G Servo Motors EtherCAT Motion Bus

πŸ›Ÿ Support Options

  • βœ“ Email Support
  • βœ“ Phone Support
  • βœ“ Dedicated Support (Co-engineering services available tier)

πŸ’° Pricing

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