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Sankyo Automation is a robotics company founded 1987, based in United States, developing 3 robots primarily in the Industrial Arm category.
Precision rotary and linear positioning systems, welding positioners, and cam indexer technology for automated manufacturing with zero backlash and unmatched accuracy.
Motion Index Drives, founded in 1987, manufactures rotary and linear positioning systems, robotic welding positioners, and cam indexer technology. Their products are used in automated assembly, welding, and material handling across North America. Key differentiators include zero-backlash cam mechanisms and programmable rotary tables. Major clients include Yaskawa, Panasonic, and SIDEROS. The company operates from New York, US, and serves industrial sectors requiring high-precision motion control.
Company facts
- HQ
- New York, United States
- Founded
- 1987 · 39 yrs
- Employees
- 51
- Website
- www.motionindexdrives.com
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Trusted by
- Yaskawadeployed 2023directindustry.com ↗
- Panasonicdeployed 2022directindustry.com ↗
- SIDEROSdeployed 2021directindustry.com ↗
Awards & recognition
- Best Precision Motion Control System2020assemblymag.com ↗
Milestones
Expanded product line to include robotic welding positioners.
Introduced first programmable rotary table with zero backlash.
Motion Index Drives founded in New York, US.
Press coverage
- Rotary Cam Indexers for Automated Positioning Applications
Design World Online · May 2021
- Rotary Cam Indexers for Automated Positioning Applications
Assembly Magazine · Aug 2020
- Robot positioner - All industrial manufacturers
DirectIndustry · Mar 2023
Active products by Sankyo Automation
3 shown| # | Category | Key specs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Welding Positioners | Industrial Arm | Reach 900 mm·Payload 3600 kg | 55.2 |
| 2 |  | Rotary and Linear Positioning | Industrial Arm | Repeatability ±0.02 mm·DOF 2 DOF | 45.1 |
| 3 |  | Cam Indexer Technology | Industrial Arm | — | 35.5 |
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