Across industries, businesses rely on motion control solutions to power everything from high-speed automotive production lines to heavy-duty mining equipment. But no two industries—or even two companies—have the exact same needs. A factory assembling aerospace components requires absolute precision, while a construction site demands mobile equipment that can handle rugged conditions. In oil and gas, hydraulic systems must endure extreme pressures, while defense applications require mission-critical reliability.
Yet, despite these differences, businesses face a common challenge: finding a partner who can provide not just components, but fully integrated support tailored to their specific applications. That’s where Evolution Motion Solutions comes in. By structuring our team into three business units and seven specialized groups, we’ve built a system designed to solve complex challenges with precision, speed, and expertise. Our structure wasn’t built to fit a traditional mold—it was designed to fill a gap in the industry. Instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we developed a model that delivers focused expertise, seamless integration, and complete motion control solutions.
The Three Business Units: What They Mean for You
Factory Automation
For manufacturers, maximizing efficiency while maintaining quality, safety, and uptime is critical. Our Factory Automation unit delivers custom automation solutions, robotics, and advanced motion control technology to help businesses stay ahead of evolving industry demands. Whether integrating robotic assembly into an automotive plant, optimizing conveyors for high-speed consumer goods production, or automating drilling and fastening processes in aerospace manufacturing, we help increase throughput, reduce cycle times, and improve product consistency.
Heavy Industrial
Industries like mining, steel production, and oil and gas require precise, durable motion control solutions that can withstand extreme environments, high pressures, and continuous operation. Our Heavy Industrial unit provides advanced hydraulics, electronic controls, and process optimization technologies that keep large-scale industrial operations running. Beyond delivering high-performance systems, we provide certified repair services, predictive maintenance strategies, and hands-on training to ensure equipment remains operational longer, preventing costly downtime and unplanned failures.
Mobile/Off-Highway
Mobile equipment manufacturers are adapting to rapid advancements in automation, electrification, and emissions regulations. Our Mobile/Off-Highway unit helps OEMs navigate these shifts by providing mobile electrification systems, wireless remote control systems, and advanced hydraulic solutions built for rugged applications. As Tier 4 and Stage V emissions regulations drive demand for hybrid and fully electric vehicles, we help businesses integrate next-generation controls, optimized hydraulic efficiency, and precision actuators to improve both performance and environmental impact. From precision controls for agricultural sprayers to hydraulic actuation for forestry equipment, our designs enhance performance in rugged environments.
The Seven Solutions Groups
Our Solutions Groups focus on delivering targeted expertise for specific industries and applications, ensuring customers get engineered solutions that meet their unique challenges. From aerospace manufacturing to industrial automation, these groups combine engineering, technology, and application knowledge to drive better performance.
Aerospace
Aerospace manufacturers need precise, automated motion control for aircraft, rockets, and satellites. This group delivers motion-controlled tooling, automated drilling, and precision fastening to improve production speed and accuracy.
When a space exploration company needed an HPU for a crew access arm, Evolution designed a reinforced, redundant system to withstand extreme vibrations, heat, and water exposure. With fail-safe controls and aerospace-grade durability, our solution met strict safety and operational standards. Our expertise in fluid power and electronic controls ensures reliable performance in the most demanding aerospace applications.
Defense
Military and defense applications demand ultra-reliable, ruggedized motion control solutions that meet strict compliance and operational standards. The Defense group supports military procurement, defense-grade technology, and mission-ready hydraulic and electronic equipment. By navigating BERRY compliance, Trade Act Agreement requirements, and complex military procurement processes, we help defense clients secure mission-critical equipment, improve reliability in the field, and streamline the supply chain.
Industrial Controls
The Industrial Controls group delivers advanced electrical and motion control solutions tailored to the needs of complex industrial environments. From hardware design and automation to complete panel builds and sub-turnkey system integration, Evolution provides comprehensive support throughout the entire project lifecycle. Leveraging deep expertise in control platforms such as Bosch Rexroth, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Fanuc and engineering systems compliant with UL508A, NFPA, ANSI, and IEC standards, we help manufacturers improve efficiency, maximize uptime, and stay ahead of evolving industry demands.
Mobile Controls
Modern mobile machinery needs responsive, intelligent controls to improve safety, efficiency, and ease of operation. The Mobile Controls group specializes in wireless radio remote controls, CAN Bus integration, and real-time monitoring to enhance precision and operator safety.
We’ve helped countless OEMs develop custom control units that give operators seamless, reliable machine operation while keeping them out of harm’s way. From hands-free remote operation of heavy equipment to intelligent monitoring systems that prevent failures before they happen, our solutions provide greater control, reduced risk, and improved job site efficiency. We work closely with manufacturers to create control solutions that enhance machine usability, improve safety, and maximize operational efficiency for end users.
Motioneers
When a motion control challenge requires more than off-the-shelf components, the Motioneers step in. This team of concept engineers supports complex, early-stage design projects across hydraulics, electromechanical systems, and automation.
From volatile fluid testing to multi-axis motion design, the Motioneers help customers navigate technical risks and unknowns—bringing engineering clarity to high-stakes environments. By serving as an extension of your team, they ensure your concept is sound before a single part is built.
Custom Hydraulic Systems
Not all challenges can be solved with off-the-shelf products. That’s where our Custom Hydraulic Systems group comes in. We design hydraulic power units, control panels, and automation systems built to exact specifications.
A hydraulic cylinder manufacturer needed a dual-bank test stand to detect internal and external leaks, automate test parameters, and reclaim test fluid for dry shipping. Evolution designed and built the entire system in-house, integrating proportional flow and pressure controls with data acquisition—a level of expertise that would have required multiple vendors elsewhere. Designing, developing, and integrating everything in-house ensures a streamlined process, eliminating the need for multiple vendors.
Education
We don’t just provide motion control solutions—we wrote the book on fluid power. Evolution has provided training to countless organizations and university students over its 80-year history, helping professionals improve equipment uptime, enhance troubleshooting skills, and implement best practices for safety. We offer hands-on industrial hydraulics training, advanced troubleshooting courses to minimize downtime, in-plant custom training programs tailored to customer-specific equipment, industry-leading textbooks used by universities and professionals, and hydraulic safety seminars to improve workplace safety. To learn more about upcoming training sessions, view our training schedule.
Why This Structure?
The motion control industry is evolving, and businesses need partners who do more than just sell components—they need experts who understand their challenges, provide complete solutions, and help them stay ahead of market demands. Traditional providers either sell parts or offer engineering expertise, but few integrate both into a comprehensive, problem-solving approach. By structuring our company into dedicated business units and specialized groups, we give customers direct access to industry experts with deep technical knowledge, faster response times, and customized strategies tailored to their exact needs. This structure isn’t just about optimizing systems—it’s about making sure you have the right tools, expertise, and support to build reliable, high-performance machines that deliver for your customers.
What It Means for Customers
Hiring experienced engineers to develop high-level motion control solutions is a challenge for many businesses. Evolution provides the expertise needed to engineer, optimize, and integrate the right solutions—without the overhead of building an in-house team.
Whether it’s improving manufacturing efficiency, upgrading industrial automation, or transitioning to hybrid and electric mobile equipment, our structure ensures that you get specialized expertise, custom solutions, and ongoing support to meet your operational needs.
Ready to see how Evolution’s structure can help your business? Contact us today to discuss your motion control challenges.