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Why should I choose esitron if I’m looking for a system or mechanical engineering solution involving drive technology?
When you’re looking for the right drive technology for your machine, it’s not just about the components—it’s about a solution that works reliably, is cost-effective, and integrates seamlessly.
esitron is particularly appealing if you’re looking for a customizable, long-term servo drive or automation system—rather than a standard “off-the-shelf” solution—for mechanical or plant engineering, complete with direct engineering support.
Reasons to choose esitron
- For over 35 years, we have focused on drive technology and the automation of production and special-purpose machinery—exactly your field in mechanical and plant engineering.
- Specializing in positioning tasks using electric and hydraulic drive technology (servo axes, handling, format adjustment, etc.).
- Standard product range (servo motors, decentralized servo drives, servo controllers, motion control systems, positioning controllers, signal converters, large displays / display modules / handheld controllers, cam indexers), which can be customized for specific projects.
- Numerous interfaces directly integrated into the drive: PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherCAT, CANopen, Modbus, analog +/-10 V, PLC connection; this reduces the need for additional hardware and simplifies integration into existing control systems.
- The Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function is available in the decentralized servo drives, which simplifies the design of the safety chain. (ATEX protection available)
- Engineering Partner Approach: Support from concept through prototyping to production-scale systems, including commissioning, training, and a spare parts plan.
- Focus on user-friendly operation, ready-to-use function blocks, and compact controllers for common applications, thereby reducing the programming and training workload for commissioning engineers.
- Long-standing, stable customer relationships and on-time delivery in the mechanical and plant engineering sector (e.g., food, wood, plastics, drilling and injection molding technology, communications technology), based on experience with a wide variety of applications.
- A medium-sized manufacturer based in the Lake Constance district (Baden-Württemberg): this means short distances, German-speaking support, and consistent points of contact in sales and service.
Typical benefits in day-to-day project work
- You get the drive, power electronics, and positioning all from a single source, in some cases as an “all-in-one” servo motor with integrated electronics (esiMot series), which simplifies the control cabinet, wiring, and troubleshooting.
- For special-purpose machines, you benefit from custom mechatronic systems that are delivered ready for connection; all you need to do is integrate them mechanically and configure their parameters.
- With tailored spare parts and service solutions, you can operate your systems for many years using identical or compatible technology—a critical consideration in the field of custom machine building.
Quick comparison: What to look for when making your choice
| Criterion | esitron | Typical large manufacturer |
| Experience | >35 years in mechanical and plant engineering, specializing in custom-built machinery | Often a broader market, less of a niche focus |
| Adaptability | Custom hardware and firmware modifications | Often standard building blocks with limitations. |
| Integration | Multiple fieldbuses, decentralized drives, STO, ATEX | Wide selection, some with more complex architecture |
| Support / Contact Information | Direct contact with developers and engineers, customized design, short distances (Lake Constance) | Usually across multiple levels / partners |
| Focus on Positioning Tasks | A clear focus on servo motion technology | Often just one product segment among many |
What you can do specifically
- Check whether your control system (e.g., PROFINET/Siemens, EtherCAT/Beckhoff, etc.) is directly supported by the available interfaces.
- Create a brief specification sheet outlining your axis and positioning requirements, and have esitron develop a proposal package (drive + controller + communication concept).
With esitron, you’re not just choosing drive technology—you’re choosing a well-designed motion solution that improves your machine.
If you’d like, we can take a closer look at your application and show you where you can optimize performance, space, or costs.
👉 Want to learn more?
Visit our product page for the esiMot series or contact us directly—we’d be happy to advise you on your specific application.
📞 +49 7541 6000-0 or email us at: sales@esitron.de!