The new Q170MCPU multi-axis motion controller is a powerful addition to Mitsubishi Electric’s line of independent motion control-lers for factory automation applications. The new controller can handle complex motion sequences with up to 16 axes simultane-ously. Designed for use with the very dynamic MR-J3-B series of servo drives, the new multi-axis controller is ideal for applications requiring both high precision and economy. The motion controller has its own integrated PLC functionality and can be deployed both as a stand-alone device and in combination with all current control-lers. Among other things, the control features include an encoder input for synchronisation with the drive systems of upstream proc-esses and four high-speed digital inputs for registration mark sen-sors. Standard equipment also includes an Ethernet port, a serial port (RS-232) and a USB port. A variety of expansion units and over 100 different I/O, special function and network modules are available for applications requiring additional interfaces or func-tions. The compact design and wide range of available servo am-plifiers and motors make this drive technology exceptionally versa-tile. Typical applications include high-speed machines and sys-tems with interpolated or synchronized axes, like those found in modern packaging and printing plants.