IDEC Corporation

IDEC Corporation is showcasing its comprehensive ecosystem of advanced industrial automation, functional safety, and next-generation mobility solutions designed to streamline operations and elevate human-machine collaboration. Backed by decades of leadership in industrial safety and control, IDEC delivers engineered solutions that help manufacturers and system integrators optimize efficiency, accelerate time-to-market, and maximize workplace safety.

Next-Generation Mobility: A primary focus of IDEC’s exhibition is the innovative ez-Wheel line of industrial wheel drive systems. These self-contained, high-performance mobility solutions simplify the integration of powered motion into both manual and autonomous equipment, reducing component counts by up to 50% and cutting deployment engineering time in half.

ez-Wheel AWD (Assist Wheel Drive): Engineered for semi-automated, ergonomically friendly applications. The AWD allows facilities to easily retrofit existing manual carts, kitting trolleys, and transport platforms without structural modifications. Able to move loads up to 1,000 kg, it drastically reduces operator physical strain and addresses workplace ergonomics while optimizing material flows.

ez-Wheel SWD (Safety Wheel Drive): Designed specifically for AGVs, AMRs, and mobile robotics. The SWD integrates the wheel, gearbox, BLDC motor, safety encoder, and safety electronics into a single, compact, IP66-rated cast iron housing. It natively embeds functional safety functions—including Safe Torque Off (STO), Safely Limited Speed (SLS), and Safe Direction (SDI)—achieving SIL2/PLd compliance and simplifying adherence to international mobile robot standards like ISO 3691-4.

Integrated Industrial Safety Solutions Safety is at the core of IDEC’s product development DNA. Beyond mobile drive solutions, IDEC offers a broad portfolio of industrial safety devices designed to protect personnel and equipment without sacrificing machine uptime. Visitors can explore IDEC’s premium safety field devices, including the high-precision SE2L Safety Laser Scanners, heavy-duty interlock switches, and industry-standard XW Emergency Stop switches. When combined with the ez-Wheel SWD, these components form a synchronized safety architecture capable of dynamic environmental monitoring and reliable hazard mitigation.

High-Performance PLCs and Intuitive HMIs To bind mobility and safety into a cohesive automated system, IDEC offers a robust lineup of control and visualization hardware.

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): IDEC's micro and modular PLCs provide the high-speed processing, flexible communications, and reliability required to manage complex automation sequences. They offer seamless control of machine processes and external safety devices while ensuring data connectivity for modern IIoT architectures.

Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs): IDEC's industrial HMIs provide crisp displays, rugged durability, and intuitive user interfaces. These touchscreens provide operators with real-time diagnostic visibility, actionable performance analytics, and clear system status updates, ensuring precise operational control.

Visit IDEC at Automate 2026 From the factory floor to specialized intralogistics, IDEC provides the critical building blocks required to deploy efficient, safe, and scalable automated systems. Visit the IDEC booth at Automate 2026 to see live demonstrations of the ez-Wheel portfolio, talk with our engineering experts, and discover how our integrated safety, control, and mobility ecosystems can optimize your operations.