Motion Design has spent nearly 30 years “Helping manufacturers and laboratories improve the way they work through practical automation, custom machinery, software, and machine vision solutions”.
Founded in 1996 by Frank and Mark in a small tractor shed in Muriwai, the company was built on a true Kiwi “number 8 wire” approach to engineering - practical thinking, hands-on problem solving, and finding smarter ways to get the job done. That same mindset still drives the business today.
Over the years, Motion Design has become a trusted automation partner for manufacturers, industrial businesses, and laboratories across New Zealand and internationally. Designing and manufacturing everything in-house, the team specialises in custom-built automation systems tailored to real production challenges.
When there is nothing suitable off the shelf, Motion Design works alongside customers to develop practical solutions that fit their process, workflow, and goals.
At EMEX 2026, Motion Design will be showcasing industrial robots alongside live machine vision demonstrations, highlighting how intelligent automation technologies can be applied to real-world manufacturing challenges.
Visitors to the stand will be able to speak with the team about custom automation projects, machine upgrades, intelligent inspection systems, software integration, and proof-of-concept development.
That practical, customer-focused approach has helped Motion Design build long-term relationships across a wide range of industries, with many partnerships spanning decades, as systems continue to evolve as businesses grow and production requirements change.
Rather than acting as just an outside supplier, Motion Design sees itself as an innovation partner - working closely alongside operators, engineers, and production teams to understand challenges properly and develop practical solutions that deliver real improvements. As the company puts it, “We’ll help you do what you do, better.”
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