Innomotics Is Changing the Rules of Industrial Drives at AMPER
March 18, 2026 / 8:36 AM
Innomotics, a leading manufacturer of electric motors and drives, is arriving at the Amper trade fair with the authority of a global player. Its strength stems from 150 years of tradition and technological know how, which it builds upon with modern visions. In its exhibit in Pavilion P, the company demonstrates that today’s electric drives are defined above all by extreme efficiency, digitalization, space savings, and a strong focus on reducing the carbon footprint.
Golden Amper: Compact Systems That Don’t Need a Switchgear Cabinet
The main innovation—and one of four products nominated for the prestigious Golden Amper award—is the Motor Mounted Line system. It is a compact drive system in which the frequency converter is mounted directly on the frame of the synchronous motor instead of the standard terminal box.
This solution brings major advantages, such as eliminating the need for a switchgear cabinet and complex cabling. “Compared to conventional asynchronous motors, the system is up to three shaft heights smaller, which significantly reduces installation dimensions. In addition to saving space, lightness and sustainability also play a role—the weight of the equipment has been reduced by half, and the carbon footprint during production is more than 25% lower,” says Kateřina Ptáčková from Innomotics.
Another nominated innovation is the range of permanent‑magnet motors, which push efficiency boundaries into IE5 and IE6 classes. Thanks to the use of magnets, these machines achieve high efficiency across the entire speed range—even under full load. For machine designers, the key feature is that these motors are up to 70% smaller than standard squirrel‑cage motors.
High‑Voltage Solutions: Cloud Connectivity and Maximum Reliability
A significant part of the exhibit is dedicated to solutions for demanding industrial applications. The Perfect Harmony GH180 high‑voltage drive with a modular concept has been on the market for decades, but its latest version delivers a major digital upgrade.
Thanks to integration with the Inspire IQ cloud platform, customers gain complete insight into the entire drive train. Remote diagnostics and real‑time data analysis make it possible to predict failures and minimize the risk of unplanned downtime—an essential factor in heavy industry.
A Lubrication Revolution: Ending the Most Common Cause of Failures
The fourth Golden Amper nomination is the OLRB technology—rolling bearings with oil lubrication. “Long‑term analyses show that more than 50% of all large electric motor failures are related to bearing issues. Importantly, 80% of these bearing defects share the same root cause—improper or insufficient lubrication,” explains Kateřina Ptáčková.
The OLRB technology therefore introduces an integrated oil lubrication and self‑cooling system that keeps bearings in optimal condition even in demanding environments with explosion risks or frequent starts. Thanks to long service intervals and reduced maintenance costs, this innovation offers a return on investment within one year.
A Strong Czech Footprint in Both Production and Development
The Czech Republic plays a vital role within the global Innomotics group. The company employs nearly 4,000 people in its manufacturing plants in Mohelnice, Frenštát pod Radhoštěm, and Drásov. The innovations on display are therefore largely the result of work carried out in the Czech environment. “We have strong development teams directly within our production plants, and some of our biggest innovations this year—such as the Motor Mounted Line system—originate from here,” adds Kateřina Ptáčková.
Since the opening of the trade fair, the Innomotics exhibit in Pavilion P has attracted considerable attention from both professionals and the public. In addition to the main exhibit, the company is also active in the Amper Stage accompanying program, where experts address topics such as cybersecurity in manufacturing plants and the energy efficiency of modern drives.
You can find the company in Pavilion P, booth 425.
