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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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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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    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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    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 2025

Our latest innovations

In our annual product news video, maxon presents its latest additions to the product portfolio. We feature the EC frameless DT 50, a brushless motor without a flange; our compact controller EPOS4 Module Compact 60/20 STO, which combines performance and safety; the IDX70, which is the perfect solution for robotics, cobots, and AGVs; the latest MiniMACS controller with a Profinet interface; and our Strain Wave Gear, which is now available in new sizes.

News

Latest media releases.

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    The completely revised maxon catalog 2026/2027 has been released

    maxon has fundamentally revised its catalog. The new structure is designed to make access to products and applications easier while providing a clearer overview of the company, its markets, and its technological capabilities.
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    Product discontinuation: TSX Rio Encoder

    maxon motor Australia would like to inform its customers of the planned discontinuation of the TSX RIO encoder, as the company transitions to a new-generation encoder design.
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    maxon at the SPS 2025: New drive solutions for robotics, automation and mobility

    At the SPS trade fair from November 25 to 27, 2025, maxon will present a wide range of new products. From highly integrated robotic actuators to powerful servo drives and controllers: a diverse technology portfolio awaits visitors at the maxon booth…
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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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