Versatile controller series Mitsubishi Electric unveils MX controller series for next-generation manufacturing control

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced the launch of the MX Controller series, expanding its Melsec product line with advanced technology that specifically addresses high-precision motion synchronisation, cybersecurity and integrated control challenges faced by modern manufacturers in their digital transformation journey.

MX controllers, the next generation of control systems for modern manufacturing processes.(Source:  Mitsubhishi Electric)
MX controllers, the next generation of control systems for modern manufacturing processes.
(Source: Mitsubhishi Electric)

The MX-R and MX-F models represent Mitsubishi Electric’s most advanced industrial controllers. They serve as central processing units that integrate sequence control, motion control and network communication within a single module. This integration eliminates the need for separate components typically required in conventional systems, reducing hardware requirements, simplifying system architecture, and streamlining the engineering process. For system designers, this consolidated approach results in more compact control cabinets, less complex wiring, and easier maintenance while maintaining high-performance control capabilities. The MX Controller, designed as a comprehensive control solution, combines four key technical aspects: engineering precision, intelligent integration, cybersecurity, and reliability.

“We observe that manufacturing processes increasingly demand faster control and integrated capabilities that exceed conventional PLC functionality”, said Daniel Sperlich, Strategic Product Manager for Controllers in the EMEA region at Mitsubishi Electric. “The MX Controller addresses these advanced requirements through the combination of high-speed PLC functions, precise motion control, IO/OT, cybersecurity, and other embedded functions in a single platform that reduces system complexity while enhancing manufacturing performance.”

The MX controller models, MX-F and MX-R, address diverse manufacturing needs, with capabilities ranging from 8 axes for compact systems to 256 axes for large-scale production environments. The MXF model is typically deployed in packaging lines, labeling machines and pick-and-place applications where space efficiency and cost effectiveness are priorities — without compromise in performance. Meanwhile, the MXR model excels in more complex scenarios such as battery production lines, semiconductor manufacturing, and high precision cutting systems where multi-axis synchronisation is critical.

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