INTEGRATED STEPPER MOTORS
MDrive® Plus
A configurable integrated stepper motor platform supporting rotary and linear motion control.
MDrive Plus delivers proven performance and flexibility across a wide range of applications, from simple single-axis systems to customized designs.
Why MDrive Plus?
MDrive Plus® combines motor, drive, and control electronics into a single, compact solution designed for engineers who want the benefits of easy integration without sacrificing configurability. With a broad range of motor sizes, communication interfaces, and form factors, MDrive Plus supports both rotary and linear motion designs — from straightforward single-axis systems to more customized OEM machines.
Platform advantages
- Integrated motor, drive, and control electronics
- Broad configuration options for motion, communication, and mechanics
- Proven architecture with a long-standing install base
- Suitable for both rotary and linear applications
MDrive Plus is ideal when per-axis customization and established integration paths are key design priorities.
Rotary and linear configurations
MDrive Plus Rotary
For both new and existing applications, if space is extremely limited, MDrive Plus products may be your best fit. These ultra-compact, integrated motor products are offered with a wide range of features and options. Matching these to your system requirements, you get products built-to-order at competitive prices with quick turn shipping available, delivering your best solution. MDrive Plus products integrate electronics onto 1.8° 2-phase stepper motors, NEMA sizes 14 to 34. Control types range from CANopen to serial RS-422/485 with up to 8 I/O, +5 to +24 VDC, and programmable memory.
Supported communication protocols include:
- RS-422/485 Programmable Motion Control
- CANopen
- SPI Step/direction & Speed Control versions
MDrive Plus Linear
These all-in-one linear motion systems combine leading integrated motor technology with linear mechanicals to deliver long life, high accuracy and repeatability.
Two linear shaft styles are available: non-captive shaft and external shaft. Precision rolled lead screws are manufactured from premium grade stainless steel with optional Teflon® coating. Designed specifically for motion control applications, our high quality screws deliver long life and quiet operation.
Available linear configurations
- External Shaft:
Provides direct linear output with external guidance, offering flexibility in mechanical design. - Non-Captive:
Allows the lead screw to rotate while the nut translates, enabling longer strokes and integration into customer-defined mechanical assemblies.
Expand your system with MForce drives
MDrive Plus is part of a broader Novanta motion ecosystem that includes MForce® PowerDrive and MForce® MicroDrive stepper drives.
MForce drives provide additional flexibility for applications where:
A discrete motor + drive architecture is preferred
Board-level or modular drive packaging is required
Designers want to standardize on a common control approach across integrated and non-integrated axes
By combining MDrive Plus and MForce solutions, OEMs can tailor motion architectures to the specific needs of each axis within a machine.
Talk to an Application Engineer
Work directly with our technical team to optimize motion configuration, system integration, and control interfaces.