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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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    maxon boosts research investments despite sales decline

    The strong Swiss franc, the difficult economy, and the late effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are reflected in the maxon Group's 2023 results; sales amounted to CHF 664.4 million last year. Important pillars are the industrial automation business areas with CHF 286 million and medical technology with almost CHF 200 million. A highlight in the past fiscal year was the Indian moon mission, in which maxon motors were used. 
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    maxon presents new product highlights and expanded catalog for 2024/25

    We have the right drive for every application: With the expansion of the 2024/25 product catalog, this is more evident than ever. Scroll through the the online version or order your freshly printed version.
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    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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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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