Allient Appoints New Director of Engineering to Support Motion Control Development
•February 18, 2026
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Why It Matters
Vespone’s leadership will speed time‑to‑market for advanced UAV motion‑control solutions, strengthening Allient’s competitive edge in a rapidly expanding unmanned‑aircraft sector.
Key Takeaways
- •Ben Vespone leads Allient Rochester engineering.
- •Accelerates UAV motion‑control product pipeline.
- •Combines electronics, embedded systems, and risk analysis expertise.
- •Aligns engineering spend with business strategy.
- •Enhances customer‑facing technical solutions worldwide.
Pulse Analysis
The unmanned aerial vehicle market is entering a phase of unprecedented growth, driven by demand for longer endurance, higher payload capacity, and precise maneuverability. Central to these capabilities are sophisticated motion‑control systems—servo drives, multi‑axis controllers, and integrated assemblies—that translate digital commands into reliable mechanical action. Companies that can deliver compact, high‑performance, and regulator‑compliant solutions are poised to capture a larger share of both commercial and defense UAV contracts.
Leadership transitions in engineering can dramatically reshape a firm’s innovation trajectory. Ben Vespone’s appointment brings deep experience in launching complex electromechanical products within tightly regulated environments, a skill set that aligns with the stringent certification requirements of aerospace and defense customers. His background in embedded systems, risk analysis, and standards compliance equips Allient to streamline development cycles, reduce time‑to‑market, and mitigate technical liabilities that often stall new product introductions.
Strategically, Allient’s Rochester team functions as a hub for value‑add integration, collaborating with global solution partners to address bespoke customer challenges. By aligning engineering investments with broader business objectives, Vespone can foster a culture of rapid prototyping and customer‑centric design, delivering differentiated solutions that enhance payload efficiency and mission reliability. This focus not only strengthens Allient’s position against larger competitors but also supports the broader ecosystem of UAV manufacturers seeking next‑generation motion‑control technology.
Allient Appoints New Director of Engineering to Support Motion Control Development
Allient, a developer of advanced motion, control, and power solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), has appointed Ben Vespone as Director of Engineering at Allient Rochester.
In this leadership role, Vespone will oversee all new product development and value-add design and integration projects, with the Allient Rochester engineering team reporting directly to him.
Vespone holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering from the University of Rochester. He brings extensive experience launching complex electronic and electromechanical products into highly regulated markets.
His background spans a broad range of technical disciplines, including electronics, embedded systems, motion control, requirements management, risk analysis, standards compliance, and collaborative new product development execution.
Vespone also has experience in aligning engineering investments with business strategy, coaching and developing engineers, and managing customer-facing technical and commercial challenges.
Allient Rochester, formerly known as ORMEC Systems, designs and manufactures servo drives, motion controllers, single- and multi-axis integrated assemblies, and value-added subsystem and system-level solutions for mission-critical motion control applications.
Its technical experts partner closely with customers and Allient’s global solutions team to address technical challenges, support strategic business goals, and deliver enhanced value to end users.
Jesse Dowd, General Manager of Allient Rochester, commented, “Ben brings deep technical expertise and a proven ability to lead engineering teams and translate complex requirements into differentiated customer solutions. His leadership will help us accelerate new product development, deliver greater value to our customers, and we look forward to the value he will bring to our organization.”
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