Contact

Drive systems for measuring and testing technology

Unrivaled measuring performance.

maxon drives work reliably in many fields of measuring technology. From high-precision measurements in the semiconductor and surface technology industries to construction site and landscape surveying in rainy, snowy and cold conditions - we find an ideal solution for every measuring application.

Technology

World-leading drive technology.

Absolutely precise measurements by automatic testing devices are becoming increasingly important for science and the construction industry, but also for quality assurance in industry, for example. maxon drives carry out key measuring technology functions all over the world for many market leaders.  

Learn more
  • Precision
  • Long service life
  • Compact size
  • High power density
  • Energy efficiency
  • Reliability

Technology

With micrometer precision.

In measuring and testing technology, drives frequently need to perform movements with micrometer precision. In addition, measuring devices today need to be able to perform long series of tests automatically and with a high level of reproducibility. maxon motors with positioning controllers carry out these tasks with absolute reliability in:

  • 3D measuring devices
  • LiDAR systems
  • Surface testing devices
  • Scanners
  • Total stations
  • Precision scales

Robert Höll

General & Technical Manager

Qness

“The drives from maxon need to be very precise. After all, they need to move the slide with micrometer precision. We cannot afford any compromises here. Our accuracy is now far superior to that required by the standard.”

Corporate Blog

Success stories

Drive solutions from maxon meet the high requirements of measuring and testing technology for accuracy, precise motion sequences, and reproducibility in numerous applications.
Versatrax 100 Pipe Inspection Crawlermaxon Story

These robots crawl into every nook and cranny

It started as a project by two engineers who were close to retirement. Today, the modular inspection robots by Canadian company Inuktun are successfully in use all over the world – defying even the most adverse conditions.
Learn more
1_ipek_supervisionmaxon Story

Pipe inspection with top power density.

Imagine the drain is clogged and not a single drop is flowing down any more. A common problem – the cause can be hidden in the far corners of a sewage system. This is where inspection robots come into play to hunt for the cause. Motors by maxon motor provide the robotic vehicles with a precision drive, among others uses. 
Learn more
2022 Parvalux equipement de manutention2maxon Story

Material handling equipment

If your business involves manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution, material handling is probably a task you perform every day. The smooth running of any warehouse or factory operation depends on raw, component, and finished materials being processed efficiently and safely. Getting this right can help a business gain a real competitive advantage.
Learn more

Contact

What challenges are you facing?

Our measuring and testing technology experts will be happy to help you.

Our solutions for industrial automation.

We develop, build, and supply highly efficient drive technology for world-leading industrial companies. From standard solutions and simple modifications to completely new custom designs, maxon offers everything from a single source.

Laboratory automation

For molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and medicine, we develop drives for automated liquid handling, blood analysis devices, DNA sequencing, and much more.

Learn more

Semiconductor industry

From wafer production and semiconductor finishing to pick-and-place applications, maxon drive systems are used in complex machines and process systems to ensure flawless production in high volumes.

Learn more

Oil and gas industry

Robust drive systems from maxon are used in various deep drilling applications, hydraulic valve controllers, or MWD processes under extreme conditions.

Learn more

Power Tools

maxon drives are dynamic, light, and efficient, and meet the high demands of the power tool market with efficiency levels of over 90%.

Learn more

Safety systems

Fast, precise positioning and high power density make maxon drives perfect for lock systems, safety doors, and monitoring cameras.

Learn more

Optical systems

From microscopes to huge space telescopes: Optical systems used in laser technology, machine vision, and sensors have to meet extremely complex requirements and need drives which perform every movement with the highest precision.

Learn more