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Brünigstrasse 220, 6072 Sachseln, Switzerland
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Overview
- Summary
- maxon is a company specializing in the development and production of precision drive solutions, including DC motors, BLDC motors, gearheads, encoders, controllers, and drive systems. It provides optimized drive systems for various high-precision industrial sectors such as medical technology, industrial automation, aerospace, and robotics. The company maintains a leading position in the global market through innovative technology development and continuous R&D investment.maxon is a company specializing in the development and production of precision drive solutions, including DC motors, BLDC motors, gearheads, encoders, controllers, and drive systems. It provides optimized drive systems for various high-precision industrial sectors such as medical technology, industrial automation, aerospace, and robotics. The company maintains a leading position in the global market through innovative technology development and continuous R&D investment.
- Key Products/Technologies
- DC Motors: Brushed DC motor product line featuring powerful permanent magnets and a globally patented ironless rotor. Modular DCX and DC-max programs allow for individual configuration according to customer specifications. Specifications include diameters from 6-32mm, power from 0.3-250W, rated torque up to 1,000mNm, and maximum permissible speed of 40,000rpm.DC Motors: Brushed DC motor product line featuring powerful permanent magnets and a globally patented ironless rotor. Modular DCX and DC-max programs allow for individual configuration according to customer specifications. Specifications include diameters from 6-32mm, power from 0.3-250W, rated torque up to 1,000mNm, and maximum permissible speed of 40,000rpm.
- BLDC Motors: Brushless DC motors (EC motors) using coreless or iron core windings. Characterized by good torque behavior, wide speed range, and long lifespan, offering maintenance-free advantages. Specifications include diameters from 4-90mm, power from 0.5-600W, rated torque over 1,000mNm, and limited speed over 80,000rpm. Includes models like the EC frameless DT 50, a flangeless motor.BLDC Motors: Brushless DC motors (EC motors) using coreless or iron core windings. Characterized by good torque behavior, wide speed range, and long lifespan, offering maintenance-free advantages. Specifications include diameters from 4-90mm, power from 0.5-600W, rated torque over 1,000mNm, and limited speed over 80,000rpm. Includes models like the EC frameless DT 50, a flangeless motor.
- Gearheads: High-precision planetary, spur, and spindle gear product lines equipped with steel or ceramic spindles. Modular structure and adjusted stages form the basis for customer-specific drive solutions. Specifications include diameters from 4-81mm, rated torque up to 100Nm, and input speed over 4,000rpm. Development of new gear solutions such as the Strain Wave Gear.Gearheads: High-precision planetary, spur, and spindle gear product lines equipped with steel or ceramic spindles. Modular structure and adjusted stages form the basis for customer-specific drive solutions. Specifications include diameters from 4-81mm, rated torque up to 100Nm, and input speed over 4,000rpm. Development of new gear solutions such as the Strain Wave Gear.
- Encoders: Digital encoders, DC tachos, and resolvers providing precise functionality even under high loads. Product lineup characterized by maximum accuracy and high signal resolution. Includes compact and robust models like the ENX encoder.Encoders: Digital encoders, DC tachos, and resolvers providing precise functionality even under high loads. Product lineup characterized by maximum accuracy and high signal resolution. Includes compact and robust models like the ENX encoder.
- Controllers: Various control solutions including current and speed controllers, position controllers, and multi-axis controllers. Offers compact controllers such as the EPOS4 Module Compact 60/20 STO (combining excellent performance and safety features) and the MiniMACS controller with Profinet interface.Controllers: Various control solutions including current and speed controllers, position controllers, and multi-axis controllers. Offers compact controllers such as the EPOS4 Module Compact 60/20 STO (combining excellent performance and safety features) and the MiniMACS controller with Profinet interface.
- Drive Systems: High-efficiency modular solutions integrating motors, gearheads, sensors, and control technology. Development of integrated robotic actuators like the IDX70 and compact drive systems with integrated positioning/speed control. Provision of customized drive solutions through an online configurator.Drive Systems: High-efficiency modular solutions integrating motors, gearheads, sensors, and control technology. Development of integrated robotic actuators like the IDX70 and compact drive systems with integrated positioning/speed control. Provision of customized drive solutions through an online configurator.
- Core Advantages
- Technological Leadership in Precision Drive Systems: Over 60 years of accumulated experience in developing precision drive systems and world-class technological capabilities. Proven reliability in extreme environments, such as the use of 11 DC motors in NASA's Mars rover (Sojourner).Technological Leadership in Precision Drive Systems: Over 60 years of accumulated experience in developing precision drive systems and world-class technological capabilities. Proven reliability in extreme environments, such as the use of 11 DC motors in NASA's Mars rover (Sojourner).
- Continuous R&D Investment and Innovation Capability: Investment of approximately 8% of revenue in R&D, with over 350 experts dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies. Incubation of future technologies through the Swiss headquarters' innovation center and collaborations with EPFL and Lucerne University.Continuous R&D Investment and Innovation Capability: Investment of approximately 8% of revenue in R&D, with over 350 experts dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies. Incubation of future technologies through the Swiss headquarters' innovation center and collaborations with EPFL and Lucerne University.
- Provision of Modular and Customized Solutions: Ability to combine motors, gearheads, sensors, and controllers to provide mechatronic drive systems optimized for customer requirements. The world's first online configurator, maxon X drive, enables customized orders and rapid delivery.Provision of Modular and Customized Solutions: Ability to combine motors, gearheads, sensors, and controllers to provide mechatronic drive systems optimized for customer requirements. The world's first online configurator, maxon X drive, enables customized orders and rapid delivery.
- Global Production and Sales Network: A global network of 10 production sites and sales channels in over 40 countries, providing fast and flexible services to global customers. Ensuring supply chain stability through self-production and regional assembly across three continents.Global Production and Sales Network: A global network of 10 production sites and sales channels in over 40 countries, providing fast and flexible services to global customers. Ensuring supply chain stability through self-production and regional assembly across three continents.
- Extensive Application in Various High-Growth Industries: Supply of drive solutions to key industrial sectors requiring high precision, such as medical technology, industrial automation, aerospace, robotics, and mobility solutions. Proactive response to increasing demand in high-growth areas like logistics shuttles, autonomous logistics vehicles, precision medical devices, and private space ventures.Extensive Application in Various High-Growth Industries: Supply of drive solutions to key industrial sectors requiring high precision, such as medical technology, industrial automation, aerospace, robotics, and mobility solutions. Proactive response to increasing demand in high-growth areas like logistics shuttles, autonomous logistics vehicles, precision medical devices, and private space ventures.
- Target Industries
- Medical TechnologyMedical Technology
- Industrial AutomationIndustrial Automation
- AerospaceAerospace
- RoboticsRobotics
- Mobility SolutionsMobility Solutions
- Industry 4.0Industry 4.0
- Logistics ShuttlesLogistics Shuttles
- Autonomous Logistics VehiclesAutonomous Logistics Vehicles
- Precision Medical DevicesPrecision Medical Devices
- Private Space VenturesPrivate Space Ventures
- Automotive IndustryAutomotive Industry
- Major Markets
- Included in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region, but specific detailed information is limitedIncluded in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region, but specific detailed information is limited
- South Korea, China, Japan (despite decreased trading income due to weak yen, sales increased in local currency in other Asian countries)South Korea, China, Japan (despite decreased trading income due to weak yen, sales increased in local currency in other Asian countries)
- Germany (achieved record sales), Switzerland (sales declined), Europe overall (sales increased)Germany (achieved record sales), Switzerland (sales declined), Europe overall (sales increased)
- United States (sales declined), Production site established in Taunton, USAUnited States (sales declined), Production site established in Taunton, USA
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification (strong information security management system)ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification (strong information security management system)
- Possession of globally patented coreless rotor technologyPossession of globally patented coreless rotor technology
Introduction
Location
Brünigstrasse 220, 6072 Sachseln, Switzerland
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