What we do
We drive the world.
We develop drives that are among the best in the world. We advance technologies that save human lives on Earth, increase safety in driving and flying, and enable robotic arms to operate in space. In pursuit of these goals, we continuously work towards improving and evolving our drive systems.
Finding the perfect solution.
By combining brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, sensors, and controllers, we create highly precise mechatronic drive systems. As a high-tech company, we are active worldwide in the fields of medical technology, aerospace, robotics, mobility solutions, and automated industrial applications.
1729
Motorsare produced by us per working hour. That is 5 690 609 units per year.
- CHF
46.9
millionwas invested into our research and development in 2021.
125
light minutesaway from Earth our motors function seamlessly on Mars.
What sets us apart.
Mission
Our goal is to continuously develop better drive systems and become the digital market leader for customized drive technologies and services. Our focus is on tailoring our products, systems, and services to meet the needs of both today's and tomorrow's industry.
Taking action
We take unconventional paths and foster new ideas. At the same time, we are mindful of our responsibility: We minimize our impact on the environment and resources, recycle valuable raw materials, and develop solutions that bring sustainable progress for all.
Promise to our customers
Uncompromising quality, pioneering innovation, and cost-effectiveness. In close collaboration with our customers, we develop high-precision drive systems at competitive prices. We will not be satisfied until we have found the perfect drive solution for any application.
Thomas A. Edison
“There's a way to do it better – find it!”
Quality
Tested thousands of times.
We have our own test laboratories where maxon drive systems undergo rigorous testing. We test components for high vibrations, extreme temperatures, pressure loads, intense g-forces, and impact loads, to mention a few.
Collaborations
Finding the perfect drive solution together.
We pursue a collaborative approach in everything we do. We work with world market leaders, universities, and colleges around the globe as well as with innovative start-ups. In this, transparency and ongoing communication are paramount. Our collaborations contribute to ensuring that maxon drive systems meet the requirements of the latest technologies. Customer and market needs are always our guiding principles. If the combination of standard components does not yield the desired result, we develop custom versions, modify our products, or create a new drive system.
Expertise
Our project management.
Drawing on our 60 years of experience, we apply our project management expertise to meet the unique demands of complex applications.
In the maxon development teams, experienced engineers and technicians work to support our customers from the specification phase to production launch and beyond. We guarantee continuous transparency, flexibility, and proactive information flow.
Together with the customer, the maxon team develops a comprehensive range of solutions. Through research and technical clarification, the most efficient and cost-effective option is promptly assessed, and a project organization is established.
Production sites
The 10 maxon production and assembly companies in Europe, Asia, and the USA guarantee the utmost quality and dependable manufacturing.
Scalable manufacturing
In modern industrial mass production, quality, reproducibility, adherence to deadlines, and flexibility are crucial – or in other words: cost-effectiveness. For this reason, we prioritize the scalability of our drives as early as the conceptual phase and carry out in-house production for our customers, from small to large-scale production. Worldwide.
Global sales
We strive to be easily reachable as professional partners for our customers – ideally in-person and communicating in their native language. That is why our sales network spans over 40 countries around the globe.
