Actuation Solutions

In an increasingly connected world, intelligent actuation solutions are engineered to deliver optimal reliability, power-to-weight performance, and precision. With integrated on-board electronics, these systems enable autonomous communication for enhanced positioning, diagnostics, and control.

These systems are designed and manufactured by OTM Servo Mechanism – part of the Ipeco Group and specialists in motion control.

Engineered for the Toughest Challenges

Delivering reliable motion and power solutions designed to perform in the harshest environments, our products are trusted across aerospace and defence platforms worldwide, providing durability, accuracy and compliance where it matters most.

We design and manufacture:

  • Electro-mechanical actuators – rotary and linear
  • Precision gearboxes – spur, planetary, anti-backlash, reducers
  • Geared mechanisms – tailored for demanding applications
  • Test rigs – supporting development and verification
Aerospace actuation system CAD design and simulation engineering
Precision gearbox and actuator component inspection using metrology tools

Capabilities

Our expertise covers the full journey from design to validation, including:

  • PTC Creo – advanced 3D design & printing
  • Gearbox & geartrain design – powered by OTM’s simulation tools
  • Actuator electronics & software – development to validation
  • Test rig design & qualification – custom hardware for precise validation
  • In-house performance testing – limited environmental assessments
  • Comprehensive environmental testing – shock, vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC via trusted third-party partners

Quality & Test

Quality is central to OTM, from problem identification through design to manufacture.

Our Quality process has been recognised by customers including Thales and BAE Systems. In addition we are proud to have achieved ISO 9001 / AS9100D certification in March 2017.
Aerospace actuator under performance and environmental testing
Missile fin actuation system for next-generation defence platforms

Programme Example: Missile Fin Actuators

Bespoke Missile Fin Actuator for a next generation MLRS.

  • Developed for a next-generation MLRS platform
  • Closed-loop rotary electromechanical actuator
  • Designed for a South American customer – fully ITAR-free
  • Dynamic risk mitigation testing completed in-house
  • Successfully passed initial flight trials

Programme Example: Fast Jet Cabin ECS Actuation

Compact, high-speed actuator for emergency ejection seat systems.

  • Designed to meet critical timing and acceleration requirements
  • Qualified to MIL-STD-810 for vibration, thermal, and shock resilience
  • Maintenance-free design for long-term reliability
  • Delivered to a major global defence customer
High-speed aircraft actuation system for ejection seat and emergency systems
BAE Systems HERTI actuator system

Programme Example: UAV Throttle Actuator

Throttle Actuator for the BAE Herti drone.

  • Designed for a small rotary-wing UAV
  • Lightweight with integrated position feedback and electronic control
  • Developed for a European UAV OEM – ITAR-free and export-ready
  • Tested to DO-160 including vibration, temperature, and altitude
  • Delivered ready for installation with no external controller required