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4-pole power package

Best power-to-size ratio

Configurable to your needs

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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.

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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.

  • Joe Before drivetechmaxon Story

    Hair today, gone tomorrow.

    How maxon helped a Dublin clinic cope with the astonishing increase in hair transplants during the pandemic.
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    Robotic exoskeleton: For a better quality of life

    Worldwide, an estimated 185 million people use a wheelchair daily. A company based in Auckland (New Zealand) has developed innovative robotic technology that helps people with mobility impairment get back on their feet: the robotic exoskeleton from Rex Bionics. The integrated maxon motors ensure smooth limb movement.
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    A wasp shows the way.

    What do wasps have to do with brain surgery? At first glance, not a whole lot. However, a team of researchers from England is developing a brain surgery needle inspired by a species of wasp.
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Product News

Explore our innovations.

Watch Larissa introduce the powerful  brushless DC motor ECX PRIME 16 L with its 4-pole design, the complete ECX FLAT motor series, maxon’s next generation servo controllers ESCON2 MICRO 60/5 and ESCON2 NANO 24/2, a combination of the IDX 70 with the new GB 65 right-angle gearhead from Parvalux and finally, the HEJ 90, a robust robotics actuator. 

News

Latest media releases.

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    maxon product innovations

    In the fall of 2024, maxon launched a series of innovative new products and shared further developments. Whether it's a drive with a diameter of just 16 millimeters, a controller that can be easily integrated into even the tightest of spaces, or a robust and reliable robotic actuator - we present these and many other exciting products in our annual product video.
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    maxon presents a humanoid robot and current product highlights at SPS 2024

    At the SPS 2024 trade show in Nuremberg from November 12th to 14th, maxon will present the first complete prototype of the humanoid robot, HOPE. HOPE is driven by maxon EC-i motors and the company's own controllers. Rob Knight, the developer of the robot, will be present at the maxon booth throughout the trade show. maxon will also be showcasing current highlights from its product range, including the new "Strain Wave" shaft gearhead, which will be making its trade show debut.
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    Mastering control with ESCON2: From basic fans to advanced logistics robots

    In a world where precision and efficiency are paramount, maxon is setting the bar high. With the introduction of the ESCON2 servo controllers and the user-friendly Motion Studio software, a new versatile platform is created. Here, engineers now have the tools to implement their most innovative ideas – or enhance existing devices. 
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Careers

Join our team.

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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