Motion Control: Key Benefits and Solutions

Is Your Automation Holding You Back?

If frequent downtime, high maintenance costs, and process inefficiencies are slowing down your operations, rethink your motion control strategy. Traditional pneumatic and hydraulic systems have hidden costs, like air leaks and inconsistent performance. Electric motion control with servo motors and drives is a smarter, more precise, and more cost-effective way to keep your production running smoothly.

The Challenges You Face

In manufacturing and industrial automation, downtime equals lost money. It leads to missed deadlines, reduced output, and customer dissatisfaction. For many industries—automotive, packaging, life sciences, electronics, and beyond—these challenges are all too familiar. And if your operations still rely on traditional pneumatic or hydraulic systems, the risks only increase:

• Unplanned Downtime: Equipment failures cause unexpected stops that impact delivery times and customer trust.
• High Maintenance Costs: Frequent repairs and replacements drain resources.
• Inconsistent Quality: Variations in air pressure can lead to inconsistent output, impacting precision and product quality.
• Energy Waste: Compressed air and hydraulics spike utility bills.
• Slow & Inefficient Systems: Older technology struggles to meet the performance and demand required by today’s markets.

These challenges are only intensifying as manufacturers face increasing demand for customization, shorter lead times, and greater flexibility. Outdated systems not only limit what your operation can achieve today—they also make it harder to adapt to the future. Recognizing these gaps is the first step toward building a more agile, scalable, and competitive automation environment.

The Solution: Electric Motion Control

In today’s fast-paced industry, efficiency and reliability are key. These issues lead to costly downtime and reduced efficiency. Electromechanical motion control with servo motors and drives offers a smart, energy-saving option. It boosts precision, cuts costs, and reduces unexpected downtime. By switching to electric automation, manufacturers can enhance control, improve product quality, and create a more sustainable operation.

• Increased Uptime – Reliable, low-maintenance performance ensures uninterrupted production.
• Lower Operating Costs – Cut energy waste and stop costly air leaks.
• Precision & Consistency – Achieve high-quality results every time.
• Faster, More Efficient Operations – Boost cycle times and speed up production.
• Smarter Automation – Connect with IIoT for predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring.

Whether you're enhancing an existing setup or planning a new line, electric motion control adds a new level of precision, flexibility, and intelligence to your automation strategy. This solution is also featured among our Electric Automation Highlight Products, part of a comprehensive portfolio that gives manufacturers the freedom to select the best fit for every application.

Upgrade to a Smarter, More Efficient Future.

Don’t let outdated systems limit your productivity. Electric motion control offers the performance, efficiency, and savings you need to stay ahead.

Upskill Your Team with the Electric Automation Test Bench (EATB)

Accelerate your team’s expertise in electric automation with the Festo EATB—a plug-and-play, pre-wired test bench designed to simplify hands-on learning, testing, and system validation. This compact solution integrates Festo’s most important technologies, including controllers, servo-driven actuators, IO-Link components, and the Simplified Motion Series of smart electric actuators. Multi-protocol ready and compatible with third-party PLCs, the EATB reduces integration risks and empowers automation professionals to train, troubleshoot, and innovate with confidence.

Learn more about Festo’s complete range of Electric motion control products