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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.

  • Kenshiromaxon Story

    Kenshiro: Strong robot with 160 muscles.

    The tendon-controlled humanoid robot created by the University of Tokyo has more than 160 artificial muscles and is the result of many years of experience. Around 100 brushless maxon motors ensures that the only 1.58 m tall robot has humanlike…
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  • maxon fait passer les moteurs dc 1500x1000maxon Innovation

    Brushed DC motors for higher temperatures.

    Motors capable of operating at high ambient temperatures are nothing new to maxon. The HD (Heavy Duty) brushless DC motor range, developed to operate in ambient temperatures up to 200⁰C, has been on the market for over a decade. Until now, these…
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    Beyond Time.

    Taiwanese artist Chen Hsiangfu has created a poetic interpretation of the relativity of time. Her work “Beyond Time” is on display in the Starlux Airlines flagship store in Taipei, framed by an extraterrestrial atmosphere. maxon motors have helped…
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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.

  • EC10_8W_2WMedia Release

    Product discontinuation: EC 10 and EC 13

    maxon motor Australia would like to inform its customers of the discontinuation of the motor types EC 10 and EC 13, as well as the resulting last order and delivery dates.
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  • MicroMACS6+2Ax_MountedMedia Release

    Expandable motion controller for DC motors

    New from maxon Australia is the MicroMACS6 2+1 motherboard for combining the CANopen Master pro-grammable motion controller with the EPOS4 position controller. Suitable for applications requiring stand-alone multi-axis motion systems in an…
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  • 833720 Safety Card STOMedia Release

    High-Power EPOS4 Controllers with Certified Safety Features

    maxon Australia is proud to announce latest additions to the EPOS4 product family: the EPOS4 Module/Compact 60/20 (STO) series. These new positioning controllers mark a significant leap forward in power and safety, designed to meet the growing…
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  • New BLDC motor speed and torque controllersMedia Release

    New BLDC motor speed and torque controllers

    maxon motor Australia are proud to announce the extension of the popular ESCON motor controller series with the new ESCON2 60/12 in three variants. No matter what your connection preference or space constraint it is likely maxon motor Australia will…
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  • MiniMACS6Media Release

    New PROFINET motor control unit

    maxon motor Australia Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the introduction of two new motor control variants for the Australia and New Zealand automation market.
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  • Eugen Elmiger (left) und Karl-Walter Braun (rechts)Media Release

    maxon achieves a respectable result with CHF 594.7 million revenue despite challenging conditions

    For the second consecutive year, the maxon Group reports a decline in revenue. However, thanks to proactive measures, the company considers the 2024 revenue of CHF 594.7 million a satisfactory result under the circumstances. Investments in research…
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  • Strain_Wave_Gears_GSW55A_FRONTMedia Release

    Refining Compact Drive Solutions: The maxon Strain Wave Gearhead

    maxon is pleased to announce the introduction of its strain wave gearhead technology to the Australian market. Designed for applications demanding exceptional torque density and zero backlash, this gearhead offers engineers and designers a powerful…
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  • Product Range OverviewMedia Release

    maxon at Hannover Messe 2025: New Precision Drives, Flexible Controls & Integrated Robotics

    From robotics to industrial automation to medical technology – precise drive solutions are essential for high-performance systems. maxon will be exhibiting at the upcoming Hannover Messe 2025, March 31 to April 4, and will be showcasing new products…
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  • Mayer_Juergen_2010_V_4Media Release

    In Memory of Jürgen Mayer – A Patron with a Can-Do Attitude

    The number seems almost unbelievable: Jürgen Mayer worked at maxon for over 50 years and had a decisive influence on the company. Memorable moments in the company's history fell during his time in office. Under his aegis, the company grew…
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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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