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How It All Started

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55Years of Experience

The Motion Legacy

About Us

In 1970 brothers Al and Bob Sievers set out to change the future of manufacturing automation. Originally located at 6100 East Davison in Detroit, Michigan, Motion Manufacturing developed the cornerstone of Motion Index Drives today, producing innovative, custom solutions to solve the high demands of a growing field. Within no time the I Series Rotary Index Table became a staple in various industries, running continuously for several million cycles in the harshest industries without a minute of downtime.

Building on the success of the I Series, tables of varying scales and configurations were constructed for new applications, and Motion Manufacturing continued to expand. As new technologies developed, new devices were required for automation processes. Motion Manufacturing developed various projects alongside its known rotary tables. Parallel indexers, right angle drives, shuttles, and lift and rotate machines were developed to meet the growing needs of existing and new clients. By the early 2000s Motion Manufacturing had changed its name to Motion Index Drives, Inc., and found a new home in Troy, MI. Along with a new name and home, Motion Index Drives Inc. had expanded their reach globally, partnering with Taktomat GmbH located in the Bavarian region of Germany.

Ever evolving, Motion Index Drives Inc. continuously improves and develops new precision indexing devices to meet market demand. Developments in standard and custom engineered indexing technology continues to lead us to growth in many different industries.

The Motion Timeline

Innovation Through the Years

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Early 1970’s

Al Sievers, founder of Motion Index Drives, Inc.

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Early 1970’s

First Generation I10 Series Rotary Table

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Mid 1970’s

115 Series Rotary Table

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Mid 1970’s

115 Series Rotary Table

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Late 1970’s

Precision Indexing Slat Conveyor

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Early 1980’s

Cylindrical Cam Shuttle

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Early 1980’s

Dual Barrel Cam Rotary Table

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Early 1980’s

Dual Synchronized Barrel Cam Lift

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Mid 1980’s

Large High Profile Ring Indexer

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Mid 1980’s

Heavy Duty Cam Operated Lift & Transfer

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Late 1980’s

In-Line Barrel Cam Shuttle

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Early 1990’s

Large Barrel Cam Ring Index Table

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Early 1990’s

Trunnion Weld Positioner Assembly

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Mid 1990’s

Heavy Duty Lift & Rotate

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2000’s – Today

EM Series Rotary Table

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2000’s – Today

Heavy Duty RT900 Rotary Index Table

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2000’s – Today

TMF5000 With Frame

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2000’s – Today

Lift & Transfer

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2000’s – Today

Precision Link Conveyor

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2000’s – Today

Dual Trunnion

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2000’s – Today

Weld Positioner

Quality Policy

At Motion Index Drives, we are committed to achieving total customer satisfaction through innovative products and continual improvement of our business processes by strictly following our quality policy. Motion Index Drives strives for sustained profitability and continued growth globally and in emerging markets.

View our ISO Quality Management Certification

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Our Partners

MOTION INDEX DRIVES MEXICO

Hnos. Serdan 101
Fracc. Fco. I. Madero
Monclova, Coahuila Mexico
[email protected]
866 6 36 59 81

 

TAKTOMAT GMBH

Rudolf-Diesel-Str. 14
D-86554, Pöttmes
[email protected]
+49(0)8253-9965-0

Join the Motion Team

Representatives Wanted

Motion Index Drives, Inc. is looking for manufacturer representatives for the below listed areas, in part or whole. Prospective representatives should have experience working with indexed motion equipment, preferably cam-driven. Line cards featuring products and equipment that regularly work in conjunction with cam-driven indexers are highly desired.

States & Regions

  • Texas
  • Kentucky/Tennessee
  • Southern Mountain Region
  • New England Region

We are always seeking qualified individuals to add to our team. If you are interested in joining us, or making a positive change in your career, please complete this form:

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