Motion Control Platform

Tender description

DLS are looking for a replacement standard Motion Control platform capable of driving a range of precision motors and providing high levels of accuracy, repeatability and response. The controller must be able to perform control of complex motion including multi axis coordinated movement. It is expected that the solution would be used to provide control for 1000 axes of motions on a range of a projects. After an initial evaluation, DLS will purchase and evaluate units from those best suited and once satisfied with the performance select a preferred supplier. DLS will then purchase units to control several hundred axes a year from early 2022 for a minimum of 5 years. Lot 1: DLS are looking for a replacement standard Motion Control platform capable of driving a range of precision motors and providing high levels of accuracy, repeatability and response. The controller must be able to perform control of complex motion including multi axis coordinated movement. It is expected that the solution would be used to provide control for 1000 axes of motions on a range of a projects. After an initial evaluation, DLS will purchase and evaluate units from those best suited and once satisfied with the performance select a preferred supplier. DLS will then purchase units to control several hundred axes a year from early 2022 for a minimum of 5 years.