Precision Actuation for Mission-Critical Defense Applications
Ultra Motion designs and manufactures high-performance electromechanical actuators engineered to meet the extreme demands of modern defense systems. Our solutions deliver uncompromising reliability, ruggedness, and precision in the most unforgiving operational environments.
Engineered for Harsh Environments
Whether installed on a naval vessel, embedded in an aerospace platform, or operating deep underwater, our actuators are built to endure and perform.
Proven in UUVs, UAVs, launch vehicles, and shipboard systems—built in the USA for mission-critical reliability.
Trusted Across Specialized Defense Platforms
Ultra Motion actuators are deployed in a wide range of defense and aerospace programs, supporting:- Rudder, dive-plane, mast deployment, hydrofoil, and pin release mechanisms in unmanned underwater and surface vehicles (UUVs, USVs)
- Thrust vector control of small orbital launch vehicles, orbital transfer vehicles, and lunar landers
- Swashplate, tail rotor, control surfaces, landing gear, throttle, and brake control for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
- Shipboard automation, hatch systems, and sensor positioning
- Valve control—from subsea to space
Reliability Built In
Designed and manufactured in the USA under strict quality controls, our actuators are built for high reliability and long service life in mission-critical systems. Ultra Motion supports defense programs with:- Custom integration and mechanical interface engineering
- Long-term lifecycle support for sustained platform readiness
- Rapid prototyping and low-rate initial production
- Domestically manufactured PCBs per IPC-A-610 Class 3, with Parylene-C conformal coating
- Dual-redundant configurations for single electrical fault tolerance
Design Features Include
- Wide temperature ranges using high-end materials
- Corrosion resistance for marine and subsea environments
- Domestically manufactured PCBs (IPC-A-610 Class 3)
- Parylene-C conformally coated control electronics
- Internal humidity control for long-term operation
- Contactless absolute position feedback and integrated brushless DC control electronics
- Multiple D38999 connector options, including Series III and Series V, with electroless nickel, Durmalon, and olive drab cadmium finishes
- Shock- and vibration-hardened assemblies
- Redundant architectures for increased fault tolerance
Key Environmental and Electrical Features
- Shock and vibration hardening for survivability during launch, mobility, and impact-prone operations
- Proven performance in marine, subsea, aerospace, and space applications—from the ocean floor to the lunar surface
- Ruggedized MIL-spec connectors for secure and durable system integration
- EMI/EMC protection for compliance with military standards and compatibility in complex systems
- Wide operating temperature range: -40°C to +100°C
Typical Models for Defense
Servo CylinderAM-Series: Ruggedized Servo Cylinder
Servo CylinderAU-Series: Subsea Servo Cylinder
T-SeriesT3U-Series: Subsea Rotary Servo
