Software package can be used to operate Thorlabs' MCM301 Stepper Motor Controller. The download includes a GUI, drivers, and LabVIEW/C++/Python SDK for third-party development support.
Publisher’s description
What is MCM301?
MCM301 by THORLABS Inc. is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 7.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.3.8, released on May 4, 2026. The version history goes back to January 30, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.6 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (7.7 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: MCM301 is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MCM301 safe to download?
- The file is served by media.thorlabs.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C8AF49BA765DB814C6F15739E3B04A22268CCE3FCF8296E76CC581E468B7AB4E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 1 year · about 1.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.8Latest | May 4, 2026 | 7.7 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.2.1 | January 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Thorlabs.MCM301 -emcm301_v1.3.8_setup.zip /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- THORLABS Inc.
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.3.8
- Released
- May 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.6
- Website
- thorlabs.com
- winget ID
- Thorlabs.MCM301
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Frequently asked questions
Is MCM301 free?
MCM301 is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is MCM301 safe to download?
The download comes from media.thorlabs.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MCM301 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MCM301 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MCM301 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MCM301?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 30, 2025.