Aerotech Automation1 iHXA4 6-Axis Hexapod Servo Drive with Motion Controller

Automation1 iHXA4 is a compact 6-axis hexapod drive and motion controller,

precisely engineered to amplify the advantages of our second-generation

hexapod family including HEX150-125HL. It simplifies your system design by

treating the hexapod like any other axis on the Automation1 network,

enabling effortless coordination across complex motion systems. With only

two connectors per hexapod, plus ample built-in analog and digital I/O, the

iHXA4 reduces complexity without sacrificing capability.

The iHXA4 delivers an exceptional balance of capability and cost, making

high-performance hexapod control more accessible than ever.

As part of the Automation1 motion control platform, the iHXA4 integrates

seamlessly with our development software, controls, motor drives, fiber-optic

HyperWire® communication bus and a full suite of automation tools.

Design Features

• Includes full motion controller & drive in one package

• Cost-effective, high-performance 6-axis design

• Compact size minimizes panel space for easy integration

• Built-in analog & digital I/O, part-speed PSO & safe torque off enhance

connectivity, performance & safety

• Compatible with all Aerotech second-generation hexapods

• Offers effortless integration & coordination with other Aerotech axes &

drives—just another axis on the Automation1 network

Key Applications

Automation1 iHXA4 is ideal for controlling hexapods for a variety of 

applications, including:

• Optics inspection, alignment & bonding

• Photonic device manipulation, alignment & packaging

• Optical wafer probing

• Synchrotron & beamline sample manipulation

Better Motion. Better Control.

The iHXA4 hexapod drive delivers better motion control to automation system

developers, machine builders and OEMs. Its efficient design is a perfect fit for

contoured multi-axis motion control and point-to-point applications.

The embedded iSMC motion controller can control up to 12 axes of motion,

including onboard axes and those extended over the HyperWire motion bus.

Contoured applications such as making precision optical and photonic alignments,

advanced packaging, and sample manipulation in synchrotron and beamline

applications, are all possible with the iHXA4.

A Unified Platform for Complex Automation

Move beyond single-device control and embrace a truly unified automation

ecosystem. Because the iHXA4 is a native component of the Automation1 platform,

you can seamlessly program and deploy motion for your hexapod alongside other

linear and rotary servo stages, galvo scanners, additional hexapods and more, all

within a single development environment. This integrated approach simplifies the

control of complex machines and unlocks advanced, system-level capabilities that

are more challenging to achieve with disparate control systems.

Simple to Integrate

The powerful Automation1-iSMC motion controller brings serious application

integration power to the iHXA4. Use the powerful Automation1 APIs (provided with

the Automation1-MDK motion development kit) to integrate the controller into your

own custom application or avoid coding and quickly develop your own custom user

interface with the Automation1 MachineApps HMI Builder for Windows PCs.

The Automation1 controller supports RS-274 G-code natively and allows extra large

programs (including points files) to be streamed to the controller using the APIs.

Whether you have a simple sub-millisecond process or something that goes on for

days, the iHXA4 and Automation1 can meet your application needs.