We are a leading motion control systems integrator specialising in motion control platforms, industrial automation projects, and electronic and software prototyping. One of our major markets is the film industry – we supply film motion control platforms and a variety of special effects sequencers and firing controllers. {We are also an official Moog Systems Integrator.}

Motion Control & Automation Solutions

We are a motion control systems design company and systems integrator specialising in motion control systems and industrial automation projects. We design precision industrial control systems using Moog industrial controls or PIC embedded PLCs to control hydraulics, pneumatics, and servo motors. As a Moog Partner we are not only able to utilise a vast range of high quality automation components we also have industry leading development partners. More…..

• Case Studies

• 80 Ton Platform Control

  Control of an 80 ton platform for the sinking building scene in Casino Royale.

• Recordable Motion Control

  Development of a 3 axis motion control rig which enabled the user to program and record motion control paths.

• Automated Window

  Remote control of a bespoke automated window for a private house.

Film Special Effects

EMP Designs Ltd has been involved in film industry special effects since 1999, designing solutions for camera crews, model makers and special effects teams on many high-profile movies such as Casino Royale, Harry Potter, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, and The Golden Compass. We have built led and lighting effects, motion control platforms, radio control pyrotechnic sequencers and body hit packs to name a few - we specialise in designing high quality innovative electronic solutions.

Casino Royale : The Sinking Building

One of our biggest projects was the sinking of the Venetian building in Casino Royale. It was a unique motion control challenge, and our role was to ensure the smooth and safe operation of a huge rig, weighing 80,000 kg (176,370 lbs), that had to repeatedly sink into the large water tanks at Pinewood Studios.

We also have a range of sequence controllers, pyrotechnic firing controllers, body hit packs and switches boxes - either off the shelf or designed for your specific needs.