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What It Is

WMX3 is a software-based motion control system developed by Shenzhen Softwin Technology. It overturns the traditional model of motion control relying on dedicated NC hardware: with only a standard PC and the RTX real-time operating system, it can deliver high-performance real-time motion control for up to 128 axes and 256 channels.

Core Features

• Functions and Use Cases: Supports advanced control functions such as multi-axis interpolation, electronic camming, gantry synchronization, PSO position compare output, and pitch error compensation. The communication cycle can be as short as 0.125 ms, and it supports multiple industrial buses including EtherCAT, CC-Link IE TSN, and RTEX.
• Supported Languages and Ecosystem: Natively supports C/C++ and is compatible with .NET (C#/VB), LabVIEW, and more. Developers can work directly in the familiar Visual Studio environment. Its open real-time SDK allows capable users to write custom real-time algorithms (RTDLL) in C++, helping protect intellectual property.
• Architectural Innovation: By allowing RTX to exclusively occupy one CPU core, WMX3 ensures hard real-time performance under Windows without interference from other system processes, combining Windows ease of use with the real-time requirements of industrial control.

Pricing

The official website does not disclose specific pricing and uses a commercial licensing model. An evaluation version is available by application, including WMX3 and an RTX runtime license. A separate real-time SDK (RTX SDK) is required if you need to develop real-time subprograms.

Pros and Cons

• Pros: Eliminates the need for dedicated hardware, reducing cost and wiring complexity; mature multi-axis synchronization and gantry control algorithms; supports user-defined real-time algorithms for strong extensibility; compatible with mainstream EtherCAT slaves on the market.
• Cons: Heavily dependent on the Windows + RTX architecture and has requirements for PC hardware configuration; real-time system development has a relatively high barrier to entry and a steep learning curve.

Who It’s For

Suitable for automation equipment developers requiring high-precision, multi-axis synchronized control, such as in semiconductor manufacturing (wafer handling and inspection), 3C electronics, FPD, and solar equipment. It is especially well suited to high-end equipment R&D teams with custom algorithm requirements.

Access in China

Softwin Technology is a Shenzhen-based company. Its official website, softwin.cc, and service support are directly accessible in mainland China. It also provides localized technical support via QQ and phone, making access and communication seamless.