Ready for the future. Electric drives are a key technology for the performance of machines, robots, and power tools. For state-of-the-art drive technology in industrial automation and robotics, maxon not only offers individual components but also complete, turnkey mechatronic drive systems. Perfectly matched to each other, scalable, and economical. Around 200 experts worldwide are working on the development of our drive components for industrial automation. Almost 9 micrometers is the resolution for the stroke of our smallest micro linear drives for the semiconductor industry. Over 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. 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. 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. An ideal product for almost every measurement application: from high-precision measurements in industry to construction site and landscape surveying under extreme ambient conditions. maxon drives are dynamic, light, and efficient, and meet the high demands of the power tool market with efficiency levels of over 90%. Fast, precise positioning and high power density make maxon drives perfect for lock systems, safety doors, and monitoring cameras. 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. For us, a batch size of 1 is nothing out of the ordinary. In the spirit of Industry 4.0, the maxon online configurator allows our customers to combine a motor, gearhead, and encoder into a specific drive and send the order directly to production. Prices are displayed in real time, and once the configuration is complete, 2D as well as 3D engineering data can be accessed directly. The digital model can immediately be integrated into the customer’s application. The delivery time for configurable products is usually 11 days. Quality Our drives have SN EN ISO 9001 & SN EN ISO 14001 certification. In industrial automation, precision, consistent quality, and safety are crucial. Our products meet these requirements without difficulty, and are absolutely reliable even under the most difficult conditions. From the customer’s specification to the finished product, we are always focused on supplying the highest quality. As a leading supplier: We meet the international quality standard for the certified environmental management system We have our own test laboratory for simulating extreme conditions We commit to a process of continuous innovation and improvement We submit to annual regulatory and customer-specific audits. Electric drives for industrial automation Download flyer now. Get an initial overview of the possible applications in process automation and learn more about our key product series for industry and robotics. You will also find more brochures on the pages for lab automation, the oil and gas industry, the semiconductor industry, and measuring technology. Download Industrial Technology Magazin Successful collaboration needs strong partners. In our project management, we apply our 60 years of experience to the individual requirements of complex industrial applications. maxon’s interdisciplinary development teams are made up of experienced engineers and technicians, who support our customers from the specification phase to the start of production and beyond. We guarantee constant transparency, flexibility, and a proactive information flow. Concept Design Prototype Pre-series Pilot series Series production The maxon team works with the customer to develop a comprehensive solution pathway. Through research and consideration of multiple alternative technical implementations, the most efficient and cost-effective variant is assessed in a short period of time. Industry 4.0 requires drives, controllers, and sensors to be connected to form efficient systems. We support our customers as a reliable partner by prioritizing process reliability and cost-effectiveness. Corporate Blog Success stories Industry 4.0 and complex robotics applications require a consistently high degree of innovation. maxon supplies custom solutions which are ready for the future of industry. maxon Story New era for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships maxon Drive System Opens an Era for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). Providing a High Level of Reliability and Swift Custom Service on One of the World’s Largest Container Carriers. Romeo – A helpful friend for the future. The French company Aldebaran wants to develop robots that can help the elderly with household tasks and even become their friends. Romeo is an important step in this direction. The humanoid robot's each and every movement is driven by maxon's motors. In the semiconductor industry, cleanliness and precision are absolutely critical. Swiss vacuum specialist VAT therefore partnered up with maxon to develop a drive system for wafer processing. Frequently asked questions How does maxon ensure that the data given in the catalog will be achieved? The development process for every product includes validation of the motor or gearhead data. In our in-house laboratory, new products undergo extensive testing. This is how we ensure that the electrical and mechanical specifications will be met. Can maxon simulate the thermal behavior at a specific operating point or in a specific cycle? Yes, we can determine the behavior for each motor with simulations or calculations. Does maxon produce custom controllers in addition to the catalog range? Yes. maxon has a large team of development engineers working on controllers. We have all the necessary know-how from design to prototyping in-house, and therefore are able to respond flexibly to special customer requirements. Is there a minimum order quantity for configurable motors or gearheads? No, configurable products or products with standard modifications from the maxon catalog can be ordered in any quantity. For more complex configurations, the minimum order quantity is three units. Contact What challenges are you facing? Our team of industrial automation experts will be happy to help you. Sandro Walter Contact us