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Precision Drive Systems

We build your custom drive system.

DC and BLDC motors, gearheads, sensors, control electronics, mechatronic drive systems and more. Everything from a single source. All to the highest standards of quality. From individual prototypes to large-scale production.

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Select. Configure. Purchase. Find the perfect drive solution in the maxon online shop. Joel

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Success Stories

Our drives move the world forward.

In the smart factory of the future, on the road, in the air, in the operating room, or in space – there is no room for compromise. Drives from maxon are used whenever precision, efficiency, reliability, and outstanding power in the smallest of spaces are indispensable.

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    How to design an exoskeleton

    An exoskeleton must be lightweight, compact, powerful, reliable, and easy to use – what could be easier? Many developers around the world dabble in this discipline with different degrees of success. Christian Bermes, head of the VariLeg enhanced team explains what it all comes down to.
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    Hub drives – the next step for modular robots

    Ross Robotics specializes in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) that are modular. The robots are designed to be made from generic parts to build small, medium, and large robots. Tools and sensors are modular too and can be plugged on to suit the application. One robot can then perform different functions, which is highly unusual in the robotic world.
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    Medical Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation

    The goal achieved was to provide an intelligent, data-driven treatment therapy for dealing with neurological and musculoskeletal movement impairments.
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    Yes, it’s him. Bionicman!

    Bionicman is a different kind of superhero. His futuristic prosthetic hand lends him superhuman powers. He uses these powers to give children with disabilities more confidence—and cool, 3D-printed hands.
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    IP65, IP67, IP68…What do protection ratings mean?

    If you are working on a project that calls for an electric motor unit, you will certainly have come across the terms IP65, IP67 and IP68. What do these protection ratings cover? Which protection should be chosen based on your project? Here's a brief answer to these questions.
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    Pharmacies automation & Drive technology

    Laboratory production, packaging, automated drug dispensing machines in the pharmacy: The pharmaceutical sector is starting to automate its entire supply chain, in order to increase productivity. How is motor technology responding to this growing interest in automation?
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    Ingenuity makes history.

    Space fans are thrilled: NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has successfully completed its pioneering flight on Mars. This is the first time in the history of unmanned spaceflight that a device has flown in a controlled manner on another planet – powered by DC motors that were modified for this challenge.
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    As close as possible to the real sensations of driving

    It's what every motor sports fan dreams of: experiencing the sensations of a real race from their living room. Simersion has developed Guépard // 2X, an immersive driving simulator designed for leisure professionals and consumers that plunges users into the heart of either a rally or a Formula 1 race, depending on the game selected.
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    In the vacuum workshop

    In the semiconductor industry, cleanliness and precision are absolutely critical. Swiss vacuum specialist VAT therefore partnered up with maxon to develop a drive system for wafer processing.
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Keynote

Innovation is the beating heart of progress.

Welcome to maxon’s Keynote. We will be diving into three truly exciting and innovative topics that showcase the diversity and versatility of our company’s high-precision drives and systems. Electric Vehicles, Lab Automation and Robotics - all areas in which maxon is making an incredible impact. Enjoy watching.

News

Latest media releases.

  • Press release

    Five innovations from maxon for SPS 2023

    Drive specialist, maxon, is launching five exciting new products at the exhibition in Nuremberg. Among the highlights are the IDX 56 industrial motors combined with angular gearheads and absolute encoders. maxon is also introducing the ESCON2 Module 60/30, a next-generation servo controller featuring the latest technology. Another notable innovation is a sterilizable and high-torque version of the configurable GPX HP gearhead. Rounding off the range of new products is the expanded EC frameless DT motor portfolio and the TSX RIO optical encoder, which is now also available for maxon’s EC-i 40 and EC-i 52 motors.
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    High-precision exhibit with unwavering drive

    maxon will be present at the Hannover Messe from April 22nd to 26th. In Hall 6, Booth C47, we will not only showcase brand-new products but also demonstrate ceramic applications and our wheel drive. Find out what else visitors can look forward to here. 
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  • Media Release

    maxon continues its success story and exceeds CHF 700 million mark in revenue for the first time.

    maxon Group revenue exceeds CHF 700 million mark for the first time in 2022 – medical technology and industrial automation strong pillars in turbulent environment – challenges due to supply chain issues successfully overcome.
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  • Media Release

    Bringing product innovations to Hannover Messe.

    This year's Hannover Messe (April 17–21, 2023) will feature maxon’s latest product developments, along with new 2023/2024 product catalog with more than 600 pages of drive technology. Standout products include the brand new ECX PRIME 6, and the EC frameless DT motors series’ new sizes 65 and 85.
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    maxon showcases five powerful compact drives at SPS 2022.

    maxon is launching five new products at the upcoming SPS trade fair in Nuremberg. All products are designed with particularly efficient use of resources and compactness in mind. They include the ECX SPEED 8 motors with pin connection, the integrated ENX 32 MILE encoder for drives from the ECX flat motor series with 32 mm diameter, as well as the powerful IDX 56 and 70 industrial drives. Now there are even more technical solutions available for extremely compact and tight spaces.
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    Cybathlon & maxon: the Gold Partnership.

    Drive specialist maxon has been part of the Cybathlon right from the start. Without hesitation, maxon also joined the third edition – as a Gold Partner.
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    maxon inaugurates Technology Center IV and invests in renewable energies.

    In Obwalden (Switzerland), maxon has invested CHF 16 million into erecting a new production building at the exact same location where everything started 60 years ago. Where shearing foils were made back in the day, precision drive systems for high-tech applications are now produced.
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    The world’s lightest electric mountain bike features maxon’s BIKEDRIVE AIR

    With the new Lightrider E Ultimate, Swiss bicycle manufacturer, Thömus is launching the world's first full-suspension cross-country electric mountain bike weighing less than 15 kilo-grams. This record-breaking weight is due to the small and efficient maxon BIKEDRIVE AIR drive in the extremely lightweight Thömus ultra-high modulus carbon frame.
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    Record sales at maxon despite Corona crisis.

    maxon reaches a record-breaking year of revenue in 2021. Contributors included, a strong growth in Europe and Asia, numerous new products launched and incoming orders at an all-time high.
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Careers

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We are the driving force for cutting-edge technologies, creating sustainable value for our partners and the world we live in. The maxon Group offers exciting opportunities worldwide for launching and progressing your career. 

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Company

A passion for quality and innovation. Since 1961.

We believe that technology can make the world a better place for everyone. This is why maxon has been synonymous with exceptional quality and innovation since 1961. As a leading manufacturer of precise electric drive systems, we are active worldwide, employing 3,200 people in 41 countries. Here you can learn more about our values, our high quality standards, and our history. 

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Our business units.

Our drives are used wherever there can be no compromises regarding precision, performance, reliability, and quality. Experts from our business units work on this every day.

Medical technology

Nowhere are the requirements for technical components as high as in medical applications: Absolute precision, sterilizability, minimal vibration, power density in a compact size and low heat build-up in the drive are essential. 

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Industrial automation

Industry 4.0, IoT and AI require complex mechatronic drive systems, whose components are perfectly synchronized. We constantly raise the bar for precision, sustainability and reliability while keeping costs in mind.

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Aerospace

Whether it is long-haul aircraft, UAVs or Mars rovers, hundreds of powerful drive systems are required for liftoff. Our components remain highly precise even in extreme environments, propelling space missions forward and improving the passenger experience.

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Mobility solutions

The future of mobility is electric. Our system solutions tailored to the market serve as the foundation for implementing complex applications, such as modular wheel drives, adaptive chassis systems, electric brakes, lightweight e-bike drives, battery management systems or autonomous logistics robots.

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