About Us

Here to Solve Your Problems, Ingeniously

Whether you know us as Intellitech or Motion Design, our exceptional team brings deep expertise and real-world experience to every project. From engineers and technicians to business analysts, machine builders, and farmers, we combine professional skills with hands-on know-how to tackle any challenge.

As Kiwis, we’re approachable and down-to-earth—so you get the best of both worlds: a creative, innovative team dedicated to working closely with you to find smart, effective solutions to your problems and good sports too.

Our History

Back in 1996, co-founders Frank and Mark began designing and building innovative automation machines under the name Motion Design - in a humble tractor shed. They developed a world leading beef robot to be used in processing plants in the USA.

In 2001, they launched Intellitech Automation to develop a range of DHIA laboratory sample-handling robots, originally created for LIC. One of these, the ILAS3000, remains a trusted milk sample-handling waterbath robot in New Zealand, France, Denmark, Sweden, and China—processing millions of herd-testing samples every year.

Since then, we have engineered numerous automation machines and solutions across many industries, supporting customers around the world. In 2020, Intellitech Automation returned under the Motion Design brand. Today, we are proud to be one of the first automation companies in New Zealand and a leading provider of custom-made automation and software solutions to New Zealand and international clients.