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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.

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    Multi-axis motion control drives pipe-based robots

    Surveying and maintaining underground pipes can be complex and resource intensive. To streamline the process, construction and facility management teams are increasingly turning to robots that can provide inspection as well as repair. 
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    Challenges in Drone Technology

    Drone technology continues to advance depending on specific applications. For this article, we’ll be looking at compact drones used in a variety of applications that need continuous and autonomous inspection of chimneys, shafts, and tanks.
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    Robots speeding up material handling

    With omnidirectional movement and smart docking with virtually any warehouse cart in under 20 seconds, these new robots are making material handling faster and safer.
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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. 

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Latest media releases.

  • IDX70S_AB_ENC_P_CO_48V_with_GB65_120-1Media Release

    maxon launches high torque density drive system for tough environments

    Precision drive system manufacturer maxon has released the IDX 70 brushless DC (BLDC) motor with the GB65 right-angle gearbox. Integrating a maxon EPOS4 position controller and housed within a robust IP65-rated enclosure, the new drive system is a compact unit for demanding applications in robotics, automation, and logistics.
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    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 that open up additional opportunities for engineers and developers.
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    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 significantly. He died on Tuesday, March 11, at the age of 86. An appreciation. 
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Careers

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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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