Advanced Engineering Drive Systems for Material Handling Mobility.
When off-the-shelf mobility solutions stall out, Conceptual Innovations steps in.
We engineer custom drive systems and material handling solutions that move heavy loads safer, faster, and with precision — built to fit your workflow, backed by people who stand behind every solution.
When you work with Conceptual Innovations, you aren’t getting a vendor. You are getting problem-solvers. Collaborators. We’re your partner in motion, applying application-specific engineering designed to solve the real-world problems that slow production, strain operators, and increase risk.
What We Build (And Why It Works).
Conceptual Innovations builds complete drive solutions — engineered mobility systems designed for real facilities, real constraints, and real production demands.
Our core expertise excels in three segments:
1) Drive Kits
We build modular drive solutions that integrate directly into your operation — including:
Drive Caster® systems — Transforms existing equipment by powering higher load capacities with ease.
Trike Drive Systems — Combines two swivel casters with a Drive Caster for controlled maneuverability.
Drive Carts™ — Gives you the flexibility to position a motorized caster wherever needed to simplify steering and handling.
These solutions add power exactly where you need it, with plug-and-play installation.
2) Turnkey Carts
Need extreme-duty positioning and alignment? We build customizable HaloDrive™ omnidirectional carts designed for tight spaces, complex maneuvering, and precision alignment. Designed to scale with your demands, these carts can handle loads of 100 tons and beyond, while maintaining accuracy, safety, and ease of operation.
3) Retrofit Systems
If you already own the equipment, we can upgrade it. Our retrofit packages combine omnidirectional drive systems and drive kits to deliver:
Higher performance
Enhanced safety
Lower cost and downtime than full replacement
Built for the Loads Others Can’t Move.
What sets Conceptual Innovations apart is our ability to combine:
- Application-specific engineering with onsite feasibility studies, concept validation, and performance analysis
- Integrated mechanical, electrical, and control design, all developed in-house for maximum system reliability
- Fully tested, turnkey assemblies, delivered ready for plug-and-play operation with robust manuals and training
Our systems are designed for industries where heavy-load movement is mission-critical, including:
Aerospace & Defense
Automotive & Tier Suppliers
Heavy Manufacturing & Fabrication
Steel & Metals
Plastics & Paper
OEMs & System Integrators
If your load is expensive, oversized, dangerous to move, or hard to control — that’s where we thrive.
Real-World Problems We Solve Every Day.
Conceptual Innovations is built for situations where standard solutions fail, whether it’s moving 5,000 lb rolls of plastic on guided rails, shifting 25,000 lb steel beams across factory floors with precision, or navigating 60,000 lb tanks through tight paint booths with wireless omnidirectional controls.
This is what we do: turn high-risk, high-effort movement into controlled motion.
Visit conceptual-innovations.com or call 517-680-7935
Products
Whether standard or custom, Conceptual Innovations designs and manufactures advanced drive and material handling solutions engineered to meet your exact specifications — and exceed your
expectations. Contact us today to learn how easy it is to incorporate a custom-engineered solution into your operation.
Drive Caster® — Power Where You Need It
The Drive Caster features a heavy duty industrial caster and a electric motor combined into a self-contained unit to simplify implementation. It can be installed on a wide variety of heavy
equipment. Operator interface can either be a push button on the control box, a thumb throttle for speed control, or pendant with forward and reverse speed control, thumb throttle, and stop.
Moves up to 5,000 lbs with one unit (and one person), reducing overexertion injuries
Scales up to 10,000 lbs with a second Drive Caster® to increase productivity
Integrates into existing carts as a fifth wheel or caster replacement
Key performance specs (at a glance)
Drive capacity: up to 5,000 lbs
Speed: 1.75 MPH
Runtime: 2–4 hours continuous
Thrust: 250 lbs momentary
HaloDrive™ System — Precision Control for Massive Loads
HaloDrive™ systems are a safer, cost-effective alternative to forklifts, cranes, and other high-risk equipment.
These systems can:
Move a 250 ft cart carrying up to a 100-ton load
Deliver precision alignment of ± ¼ inch
Eliminate repetitive realignment
Allow a single operator to maneuver large loads safely
Move in any direction while rotating the load independently
We offer a lineup of standard flat table carts that can be customized for the application and its unique requirements. We offer a wide range of functional options such as hydraulic lifting tables, custom carrier integration, safety features, and much more.
HaloDrive™ Pods: Omni-Directional Heavy-Duty Mobility
Every HaloDrive™ System features HaloDrive Omnidirectional Pods. Each HaloDrive™ Pods is independently steered and driven enabling unrestricted movement in any direction, at any angle. Pods can instantly switch drive modes, making it easy to control, maneuver, and position.
The self-contained, modular design simplifies implementation on a wide variety of heavy equipment.
Every HaloDrive™ system runs on omnidirectional pods. Each pod is:
Self-contained and modular
Independently steered + driven
Scalable — capacity increases by adding pods
Designed for efficient charging with patented power management
Drive Carts™ — A Flexible Platform for Safety + Productivity
The Drive Cart™ is a motorized material handling platform powered by Drive Caster® systems. It can move up to:
10,000 lbs with push-button control
The Drive Caster® can be positioned to improve steering and handling — and adding a second unit enables powered tank steering to eliminate operator strain while turning.
Optional lift + tilt capabilities
Drive Cart™ platforms support:
hydraulic lift tables
scissor lifts
hydraulic lift arms
screw lifts
This platform was designed specifically to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and productivity loss from repeated trips.
We deliver solutions built on:
✅ Application-specific engineering (feasibility studies, validation, performance analysis)
✅ Integrated mechanical + electrical + controls design developed in-house
✅ Fully tested turnkey assemblies delivered plug-and-play
✅ Robust manuals and hands-on training
Ready to Move What Others Can’t?
Let’s solve your toughest material handling challenge together. Visit conceptual-innovations.com or call 517-680-7935 to connect with a Technical Product Manager.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What does Conceptual Innovations build?
Conceptual Innovations builds custom drive systems and engineered material handling solutions, including Drive Caster®, HaloDrive™ omnidirectional systems, Drive Carts™, and retrofit packages.
What is a Drive Caster® used for?
The Drive Caster® is a motorized caster system used to power manual carts or equipment, reducing strain and increasing load-handling capacity up to 5,000 lbs (10,000 lbs with dual units).
What is a HaloDrive™ system used for?
HaloDrive™ systems provide omni-directional movement and precision positioning for extremely heavy loads, including carts up to 250 feet long and 100-ton loads.
Can Conceptual Innovations retrofit existing equipment?
Yes. Retrofit systems modernize existing equipment using omnidirectional drive pods and drive kits to improve performance and safety without full replacement cost or downtime.