System Design

AutoMotion Dynamics helps OEMs, manufacturers, and integrators turn fuzzy requirements into clear, buildable motion-centric machine designs—before metal is cut or controls are written.

We bridge between concept and detailed design: motion architecture, axis sizing, layout, and controls strategy, with enough detail that you can build it yourself or have us help.

Where System Design Fits

New Machine Concepts

When you know what the machine must do, but not yet how it should move.

  • Greenfield automation projects
  • New product lines or platforms
  • Proof-of-concept and prototypes

Major Line Changes

Existing lines need to handle new SKUs, higher throughput, or new quality checks.

  • Add or reconfigure motion axes
  • Re-route product flow and conveyors
  • Integrate new inspection or test stations

Capacity & Risk Reduction

Design out chronic issues and bottlenecks with a robust motion and control architecture.

  • Address failure-prone stations
  • Design for maintainability and access
  • Standardize motion components

What We Deliver

Motion & Mechanical Architecture

  • Definition of each motion axis and its role
  • High-level layouts and axis stack-up
  • Envelope, clearances, and guarding concepts
  • Preliminary actuator / stage selections

Controls & Safety Strategy

  • PLC/PAC platform and I/O concept
  • HMI and mode/recipe structure
  • Safety devices and categories
  • Network and fieldbus approach

Axis Sizing & Calculations

We run the numbers so you’re not guessing at actuator or motor sizes.

# Example snapshot mass = 60.0 # kg stroke = 1.2 # m t_move = 0.8 # s duty = 30 # cycles/min # compute accel, thrust/torque, inertia ratio, # and safety factors for each axis

Design Package

  • Summary report of concept and assumptions
  • Reference models / drawings suitable for detail design
  • Preliminary BOM with preferred vendors
  • Risk and open items list

Our System Design Process

1. Discover

  • Product, process, and quality requirements
  • Existing equipment and standards
  • Throughput, uptime, and budget targets

2. Concept

  • Multiple motion and layout options
  • Pros/cons and risk discussion
  • Converge on a preferred concept

3. Refine & Size

  • Axis-by-axis calculations and selections
  • Preliminary models and clearances
  • Controls and safety architecture

4. Review & Handoff

  • Design review with your team
  • Clean documentation package
  • Optional support into detailed design and build

What to Send for a System Design Review

We’ll meet you where you are—anything from napkin sketches to detailed requirements is fine:

Process & Product Info

  • Short description of the process or machine
  • Key product dimensions, weights, and variants
  • Cycle time and throughput targets
  • Quality or inspection needs

Constraints & Goals

  • Floor space and layout constraints
  • Plant standards (PLC/HMI, drives, safety)
  • Budget and timeline expectations
  • What must change vs. what must stay

Drop this info into your contact form or attach it to an RFQ and we’ll respond with a proposal for the system design effort.

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