Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC MX controller

Mitsubishi Electric has introduced the MELSEC MX controller, an all-in-one solution engineered for high-speed, high-precision applications. It combines sequence and motion control, while also integrating an OPC UA server and CC-Link IE TSN network to enhance data visibility and connectivity. Built-in cybersecurity features and enhanced no-code programming also help support digital transformation efforts.

The controller also meets the increasing demand for multi-axis control in fast-growing industries such as lithium-ion battery (LiB), semiconductor and LCD manufacturing, with high-speed control of 128 axes in 1.2 ms and multi-axis control for up to 256 axes.

The controller offers full CC-Link IE TSN compatibility across all models, enabling high-speed, synchronised communication. Combined with a software-based architecture running on a high-performance multi-core MPU, it is said to deliver up to 10 times the motion control performance of previous models.

To further boost productivity and reduce engineering workloads, the controller supports intuitive, one-tool development, AI-based debugging and analysis, and compliance with international programming standards. Variants tailored for motion control in food and packaging, EV manufacturing, and electronics production are also available.

Mitsubishi Electric is pursuing IEC62443-4-2 certification for cybersecurity.