INTEGRATED STEPPER MOTORS
Standalone Stepper Drives
Standalone stepper drives that give OEMs control over their motion architecture.
From board-level integration to modular industrial packaging, these drives enable flexible designs without locking you into a single motor platform.
Why choose standalone stepper drives?
Novanta standalone stepper drives are designed for OEMs who want flexibility in how motors, drives, and controls are combined. From embedded PCB solutions to modular drive platforms, these products support a wide range of system designs without locking you into a single motor or integration approach.
- Freedom to pair drives with a wide range of motors
- Flexible mechanical and electrical system layouts
- Support for embedded, modular, and industrial architectures
- Ideal for mixed-axis systems using both integrated and discrete solutions
Modular control with system-level flexibilit
Liberty Motion Module (LMM)
The Liberty Motion Module (LMM) provides a modular approach to stepper motor control, allowing OEMs to separate drive electronics from the motor while maintaining a clean, scalable system architecture.
LMM is well suited for applications where centralized or distributed control is preferred, or where motor-mounted electronics are not ideal.
Key benefits
- Modular drive architecture
- Flexible system integration
- Designed for scalable OEM platforms
Interface Board (INT)
LMM systems use an accompanying Interface Board (INT) — purchased separately — to support communication, control, and system integration. This modular approach allows OEMs to configure control functionality independently from the drive hardware.
Embedded motion control for space-constrained designs
PCB-mount micro-stepping drives
PCB-mount micro-stepping drives are designed for OEMs who need motion control embedded directly into their electronics. These compact solutions are ideal for high-volume equipment, custom control boards, and applications where minimizing size and cost is critical.
Typical applications
Embedded OEM systems
Compact instrumentation
High-volume, space-constrained designs
Part of the Novanta motion ecosystem
MForce stepper drives
Novanta’s standalone stepper drives complement its broader motion portfolio, including integrated motor platforms such as MDrive Plus and Liberty MDrive, as well as discrete stepper motors.
For applications requiring higher power or alternative packaging, MForce® stepper drives offer additional standalone options and are configured separately within the Novanta portfolio.
Need help selecting the right drive architecture?
Whether you’re embedding control electronics, distributing drive functionality, or combining integrated and discrete axes, Novanta standalone stepper drives give you the flexibility to design motion systems your way.
Talk to an expert to discuss your system requirements.