WEISS Advanced Motion Platforms
Integrated Motion Platforms… Built to Ship
WEISS Advanced Motion Platforms are engineered and manufactured to deliver optimized performance characteristics (cycle time, availability, production quality) combined with a streamlined order-to-install process that results in a plug-and-play solution.
WEISS Advanced Motion Platforms are:
- Engineered systems built on proven WEISS rotary, linear, and gantry platforms
- Delivered as integrated, wired, tested, and commissioned solutions
- Including mechanics, controls, software, and application-specific tooling
- Designed to reduce lead time, integration effort, and commissioning risk
What’s included in a WEISS Advanced Motion Platform
Built on proven WEISS rotary, linear and multi-axis gantry platforms, Advanced Motion Platforms are enhanced and optimized to include:
- Motion platforms (rotary indexing tables, linear axes, gantry systems)
- Integrated handling systems
- Value-added custom tooling & dial plates
- Machine bases and chassis
- Control cabinets and wiring
- Unified control and software via WEISS Application Software (W.A.S. 2)
- Fully tested and commissioned system
Advanced Motion Platform Building Blocks
Every Advanced Motion Platform from WEISS provides a modular foundation for complex motion systems and is built upon proven and reliable solutions. Standardized rotary, linear, and control components are engineered to work together seamlessly, enabling custom configurations with predictable performance, reduced integration effort, and scalable expansion as application requirements evolve.
Linear Transfer Systems
WEISS Linear Transfer Systems provide precise pallet transport, scalable layouts, and synchronized multi-axis motion. Our LS systems provide the backbone for our linear Advanced Motion Platforms.
Rotary Ring Indexers
WEISS Rotary Ring Indexers provide the backbone for our rotary Advanced Motion Platforms and provide world-class reliability and flexibility with their large central opening and extremely flat design.
NC Rotary Indexing Tables
The freely programmable Rotary Indexing Tables are particularly attractive for line production and flow manufacturing. The height of the tables is the same over many variants, so no compensation elements are required.
TO Torque Rotary Table
The TO Rotary Indexing Table is freely programmable and directly driven. The torque motor ensures short cycle times, while the directly connected measuring system ensures high precision.
HP Pick and Place Units
The HP Pick & Place modules work with two linear axes, with all the advantages of a direct drive: swift dynamics, free programmability, minimal wear and the highest precision.
Gantry Systems
WEISS gantry systems combine linear axes and rotary units into flexible, high-precision handling platforms designed for scalable automation solutions.
Linear Motion Axes
High-performance linear axes provide precise positioning and repeatable motion for integrated automation systems, forming the foundation for scalable platform architectures.
Custom Plates & Bases
WEISS is able to provide you with custom dial plates, base plates, risers, machine bases and chassis, and more tailored to the specific requirements of your application.
Control Cabinets & Wiring
Our Advanced Motion Platforms are available with fully assembled, wired and tested control cabinets specific to your unique application’s needs.
Controls & Software
WEISS Advanced Motion Platforms are delivered with a fully integrated control and software architecture designed to simplify commissioning, ensure consistent performance, and reduce integration risk.
At the core is WEISS Application Software (W.A.S. 2), a proven control environment engineered specifically for high-performance rotary, linear, and multi-axis motion systems.
Purpose-Built and Scalable
WEISS control packages are preconfigured to match application requirements, from compact systems to complex, multi-axis platforms.
Key capabilities include:
- Preset parameters for faster commissioning
- Unified control of rotary, linear, and handling axes
- Integrated safety and diagnostics
- Support for dynamic, time-critical production cycles
Open and Production-Ready
WEISS controls are designed for seamless integration into modern automation environments:
Key capabilities include:
- Standard industrial fieldbus interfaces (e.g., Profinet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP)
- Web-based and PC-based user interfaces
- Clean integration into higher-level machine or line controls
Reduced Risk. Faster Startup.
By delivering motion hardware, controls, and software as one integrated system, WEISS reduces commissioning time, minimizes integration effort, and provides a stable, scalable automation platform.
Why Use WEISS Advanced Motion Platforms
Every Advanced Motion Platform from WEISS provides a modular foundation for complex motion systems and is built upon proven and reliable solutions. Standardized rotary, linear, and control components are engineered to work together seamlessly, enabling custom configurations with predictable performance, reduced integration effort, and scalable expansion as application requirements evolve.
Advanced Value
Every Advanced Motion Platform from WEISS provides a modular foundation for complex motion systems and is built upon proven and reliable solutions. Standardized rotary, linear, and control components are engineered to work together seamlessly, enabling custom configurations with predictable performance, reduced integration effort, and scalable expansion as application requirements evolve.
- Reduced lead time
- Unified control & software system with field bus communications
- Single source solution using standard, proven, high accuracy products
- Wired and integrated control panels
- Reduced integration cost & commissioning time
- Fully tested and efficiently commissioned system
Contact a WEISS Automation Pro Today
Every Advanced Motion Platform from WEISS provides a modular foundation for complex motion systems and is built upon proven and reliable solutions. Standardized rotary, linear, and control components are engineered to work together seamlessly, enabling custom configurations with predictable performance, reduced integration effort, and scalable expansion as application requirements evolve.
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Advanced Motion Platform FAQs
Advanced motion platforms sit at the core of modern, high-precision automation, enabling manufacturers to combine accuracy, repeatability, and flexibility in a single integrated system. The following FAQs are designed to clearly explain what advanced motion platforms are, how they are used, and why they are critical in demanding industrial applications.
An advanced motion platform is a precision mechatronic system that provides coordinated linear and/or rotary motion for automated manufacturing, inspection, or processing applications.
WEISS platforms support rotary, linear, and combined multi-axis motion, including synchronized positioning, continuous motion, and high-accuracy indexing.
Common industries include aerospace and defense, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing, battery production, and precision assembly.
Accuracy depends on configuration, but platforms are designed for high repeatability, tight positioning tolerances, and stable performance under load in industrial environments.
They are modular by design and can be configured or fully customized to meet specific payload, precision, footprint, and integration requirements.
Payload capacity varies by platform size and configuration, ranging from light precision loads to heavy industrial payloads requiring high torque and stiffness.
Platforms integrate with standard industrial controllers and motion control systems, supporting common fieldbus and automation architectures used in modern manufacturing.
Yes. WEISS platforms are designed for seamless integration with robots, linear transfer systems, inspection stations, and custom automation cells.
A unified platform reduces mechanical complexity, improves accuracy and synchronization, minimizes footprint, and simplifies control compared to assembling separate motion components.
They enable faster cycle times, higher positional accuracy, improved repeatability, and reduced mechanical wear, resulting in more consistent output and lower total cost of ownership.
