6DOF Motion Platform Manufacturer

Motion Platforms & Simulators, Custom-Engineered and Built In-House

CSCmotion designs and manufactures all-electric 2–6DOF motion platforms and motion simulators for simulation integrators, research labs and industrial test engineers worldwide — built around our own servo cylinders, EtherCAT dual-core controllers and 100+ proprietary motion algorithms, and customized to your payload, motion envelope and application. Not a reseller of someone else’s actuators.

CSCmotion — all-electric motion platform manufacturer. 20,000 m² Nanjing production base building servo cylinders, controllers and complete motion systems under one roof.

System Telemetry Data — verified performance & scale

15+ yrs

Motion-control engineering

<10 ms

Closed-loop control cycle

Max load 50T

Max payload (from 10 kg)

Max load 50T

Max payload (from 10 kg)

Why Choosing a Motion Platform Supplier Is Harder Than It Looks

Two platforms that look identical on a datasheet can differ 2–3× in real cost once control architecture, motion cueing quality and long-term support are counted. Here is the honest version.

01

Pain Point

The datasheet trap

Payload and stroke numbers are easy to print — motion fidelity is not. A platform that hits its travel spec but cues motion with 40 ms of latency will make pilots sick and invalidate test data. The expensive mistake is buying on headline specs, then discovering the control loop, washout algorithms and API were never engineered for your application.

02

Approach

The CSCmotion approach

We own the whole chain: servo electric cylinders, EtherCAT dual-core controller and motion algorithms are designed and built in-house. That means one accountable partner, verifiable performance — <10 ms closed-loop cycle, 0.02 mm repeatability measured with a laser tracker — and a platform engineered around your cabin, load and software rather than forced from a catalog.

03

Maker or Middleman

The maker-or-middleman question

Many “motion platform suppliers” assemble third-party actuators they cannot service or tune. Ask any vendor: who wrote your control firmware, and who repairs the cylinder in year five? If the answer points to another company, so will your downtime. Everything we ship leaves our own 20,000 m² facility with documented factory acceptance testing.

CSCMOTION // PRODUCT LINES

Four Motion Platform Lines CSCmotion Designs and Builds

From compact research hexapods to 50-ton industrial test platforms, every system runs on our own servo electric cylinders and EtherCAT dual-core controller. Most projects combine a standard line with custom engineering.

6DOF Motion Platform

Builds — full six-axis Stewart platforms for flight, driving and marine simulation, plus high-fidelity research and test rigs.
Payload — 100 kg to 50 t per configuration

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6DOF Motion Platform

Builds — full six-axis Stewart platforms for flight, driving and marine simulation, plus high-fidelity research and test rigs.
Payload — 100 kg to 50 t per configuration

Explore 6DOF →

6DOF Motion Platform

Builds — full six-axis Stewart platforms for flight, driving and marine simulation, plus high-fidelity research and test rigs.
Payload — 100 kg to 50 t per configuration

Explore 6DOF →

6DOF Motion Platform

Builds — full six-axis Stewart platforms for flight, driving and marine simulation, plus high-fidelity research and test rigs.
Payload — 100 kg to 50 t per configuration

Explore 6DOF →

6DOF Motion Platform

Builds — full six-axis Stewart platforms for flight, driving and marine simulation, plus high-fidelity research and test rigs.
Payload — 100 kg to 50 t per configuration

Explore 6DOF →

6DOF Motion Platform

Builds — full six-axis Stewart platforms for flight, driving and marine simulation, plus high-fidelity research and test rigs.
Payload — 100 kg to 50 t per configuration

Explore 6DOF →

6DOF Motion Platform

Builds — full six-axis Stewart platforms for flight, driving and marine simulation, plus high-fidelity research and test rigs.
Payload — 100 kg to 50 t per configuration

Explore 6DOF →

6DOF Motion Platform

Builds — full six-axis Stewart platforms for flight, driving and marine simulation, plus high-fidelity research and test rigs.
Payload — 100 kg to 50 t per configuration

Explore 6DOF →

Not sure which platform fits? Tell us your requirements and our engineers will recommend a configuration →

Motion Platform Manufacturer vs Integrator vs Reseller

Comparing vendors for a simulator or test-rig project? The kind of company you buy from determines who answers the phone in year five.

CSCMOTION

Manufacturer / OEM

System Integrator

Assembles third-party motion

Reseller / Trader

Catalog middleman

Applications We Put in Motion

The same all-electric platform and open control stack serve very different industries — only the configuration and compliance change.

Flight Simulation

Driving & Vehicle Simulation

Marine & Ship Simulation

Industrial Testing & Research

VR/AR & Entertainment

Have a non-standard use case?

Engineered for Precision — and Proven by Measurement

A fully integrated, all-electric control chain: our own servo cylinders, an EtherCAT dual-core master and 100+ proprietary motion algorithms. Every figure below is measured, not marketed.

<10 ms

Closed-loop control cycle

0.02 mm

Repeatability, laser-tracker verified

10 kg–50 t

Payload, standard to reinforced

All-electric

Servo cylinder drive — clean, quiet, low maintenance

CSCmotion // FIELD RECORD

Delivered Across Training, Research and Entertainment

Flight Training

6DOF Motion Platform

Builds — full six-axis Stewart platforms for flight, driving and marine simulation, plus high-fidelity research and test rigs.
Payload — 100 kg to 50 t per configuration

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Flight Training

6DOF Motion Platform

Builds — full six-axis Stewart platforms for flight, driving and marine simulation, plus high-fidelity research and test rigs.
Payload — 100 kg to 50 t per configuration

Read Case Study →

Flight Training

6DOF Motion Platform

Builds — full six-axis Stewart platforms for flight, driving and marine simulation, plus high-fidelity research and test rigs.
Payload — 100 kg to 50 t per configuration

Read Case Study →

See how we have solved requirements like yours. Request references for your industry →

CSCmotion // QUALITY SYSTEM

A Real Manufacturer — Not a Trading Company

Everything ships from our own 20,000 m² facility, where more than 40% of staff work in R&D and every platform passes documented factory acceptance testing before it leaves the floor. Remote video acceptance is available for overseas buyers.

From Requirements to Commissioning — On One Accountable Line

Choosing on lowest upfront price is the most expensive mistake in custom motion. Knowing what actually drives the quote helps you scope a fair RFQ.

Step-01

Requirements

Define payload, motion envelope, accuracy and integration with our engineers.

Step-02

Engineering & DFM

Kinematic design, simulation and a configuration matched to your application.

Step-03

In-House Build

Servo cylinders, controller and structure manufactured and assembled under one roof.

Step-04

Factory Test (FAT)

Performance and repeatability verified and documented before shipment.

Step-05

Install & Support

Commissioning, training, remote/video acceptance and lifetime after-sales.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a motion platform manufacturer and an integrator?

A manufacturer like CSCmotion designs and builds the actuators, controller and motion algorithms in-house, so kinematics, firmware and safety design can be modified for your project and supported for its lifetime. An integrator buys a motion base from an OEM and adds cabin, visuals and software around it — good for turnkey simulators, but motion-level tuning and spares depend on the upstream OEM.

Why choose an all-electric platform over hydraulic?

All-electric servo cylinder drive is clean (no oil, no pump room), quiet, and virtually maintenance-free, with faster response and finer position control. Modern electric platforms match or exceed hydraulic performance up to very large payloads — our range covers 100 kg to 50 t — at significantly lower lifetime cost.

Can CSCmotion customize a platform to my cabin, payload and software?

Yes — customization is our default mode, not an option. Because we own the servo cylinders, controller and algorithms, we can engineer kinematics around your cabin and load, and integrate via Open API, MATLAB/Simulink, Unity3D, CANopen, EtherCAT or EtherNet/IP, from single prototype to series production.

How do you verify performance before shipment?

Every platform passes a documented factory acceptance test (FAT): closed-loop cycle time, repeatability (laser-tracker measured, 0.02 mm typical), envelope and safety functions are verified against your specification. Overseas buyers can attend by live video and receive the full test report.

How is after-sales handled for an overseas buyer?

Commissioning support, operator training, remote diagnostics and spare parts all come from the same factory that built your platform. Because firmware and hardware are ours, tuning and repairs never depend on a third-party OEM — support covers the platform's full service life.

Ready to scope your motion platform?

Send us your payload, motion envelope and application. CSCmotion engineers review your inquiry and reply with a tailored configuration and quotation, typically within one business day.