{"id":7372,"date":"2026-03-16T02:14:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/?post_type=novanta_products&#038;p=7372"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T15:59:14","slug":"mdrive-plus","status":"publish","type":"novanta_products","link":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/products\/steppers\/mdrive-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"MDrive\u00ae Plus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"hero alignfull hero--wide hero--large has-overlay has-overlay-dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"hero__image-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-Featured-Banner-Block.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1920\" class=\"attachment-design-max size-design-max\" alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" 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https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-Featured-Banner-Block.png?resize=1680%2C805&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\n<div class=\"hero__content hero__content--vertical-align-middle\" style=\"--one-novanta-hero-pre-heading-acent-line-color: #4bb295\">\n\t<div class=\"hero__content-wrap has-medium-font-size has-heading-font-family\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"hero__pre-heading shiny-text\">\n\t\t\t\tINTEGRATED STEPPER MOTORS\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t<h1 class=\"hero__heading line-expanding has-display-font-size\">\n\t\t\tMDrive\u00ae Plus\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t<p>A configurable integrated stepper motor platform supporting rotary and linear motion control.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline has-arrow type-light is-style-outline--1\"><a 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With a broad range of motor sizes, communication interfaces, and form factors, MDrive Plus supports both rotary and linear motion designs \u2014 from straightforward single-axis systems to more customized OEM machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Platform advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integrated motor, drive, and control electronics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broad configuration options for motion, communication, and mechanics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven architecture with a long-standing install base<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for both rotary and linear applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>MDrive Plus is ideal when per-axis customization and established integration paths are key design priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-da267d74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill has-arrow type-light\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/products\/?filter_product_cat=727\">Browse products<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-one-novanta-section-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-one-novanta-section-heading alignwide\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading one-novanta-section__title has-xx-large-font-size\" id=\"h-rotary-and-linear-configurations\">Rotary and linear configurations<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-one-novanta-section-content alignwide\">\n<div class=\"featured-content featured-content--media-align-right\" >\n\t\n<div class=\"featured-content__media\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-image-2.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all&amp;w=840\" class=\"attachment-design-md size-design-md\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-image-2.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 1054w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-image-2.png?resize=320%2C191&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-image-2.png?resize=400%2C239&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-image-2.png?resize=840%2C501&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"featured-content__content\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-mdrive-plus-rotary\">MDrive Plus Rotary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u00b0 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supported communication protocols include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RS-422\/485 Programmable Motion Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CANopen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPI Step\/direction &amp; Speed Control versions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline has-arrow type-light is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Browse Rotary products<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-one-novanta-section-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-one-novanta-section-content alignwide\">\n<div class=\"featured-content featured-content--media-align-right\" >\n\t\n<div class=\"featured-content__media\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-image-3.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all&amp;w=840\" class=\"attachment-design-md size-design-md\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-image-3.png?quality=85&amp;strip=all 1054w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-image-3.png?resize=320%2C191&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 320w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-image-3.png?resize=400%2C239&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 400w, https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/MDrive-Plus-image-3.png?resize=840%2C501&amp;quality=85&amp;strip=all 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"featured-content__content\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-mdrive-plus-linear\">MDrive Plus Linear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These all-in-one linear motion systems combine leading integrated motor technology with linear mechanicals to deliver long life, high accuracy and repeatability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u00ae coating. Designed specifically for motion control applications, our high quality screws deliver long life and quiet operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available linear configurations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li>External Shaft:\u2028 <br>Provides direct linear output with external guidance, offering flexibility in mechanical design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-Captive:\u2028 <br>Allows the lead screw to rotate while the nut translates, enabling longer strokes and integration into customer-defined mechanical assemblies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline has-arrow type-light is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Browse Linear products<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull 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applications where:<br>A discrete motor + drive architecture is preferred<br>Board-level or modular drive packaging is required<br>Designers want to standardize on a common control approach across integrated and non-integrated axes<br><br>By combining MDrive Plus and MForce solutions, OEMs can tailor motion architectures to the specific needs of each axis within a machine.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-arrow type-light\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">View product<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-one-novanta-section-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-one-novanta-section-content alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-one-novanta-media-text-cover media-text-cover alignwide 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