Altra Industrial Motion | 18,231 followers on LinkedIn. Motion Control and Power Transmission Solutions Altra is a premier global designer and producer of a wide range of motion control and power transmission solutions. With engineered components and systems that provide the essential control of equipment speed, torque, positioning, and other functions, Altra products can be used in nearly any machine, process or application involving motion. From precision motors embedded in medical robots to heavy duty brakes used in rugged mining applications, Altra has been solving complex customer challenges around the world for decades.