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At maxon, we develop and build high-precision electric drive systems. We combine brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, sensors, and controllers into complete mechatronic drive systems. Our drives are ideal for medical applications such as: surgical robotics, power tools, prosthetics, & more because of their size, reliability and service life.
Working with a vertically integrated manufacturer of robotic drives and related components for robotic healthcare solutions can bring numerous benefits.
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When delivering life critical drugs, it is wise to work with an experienced drive assembly supplier.
Helping to manage diabetes is a major task being required of the drives behind the pumps in these delivery systems.
Medtech’s need for smaller device solutions has maxon determining creative ways to shrink the drive systems powering them.
Designers must be aware of the classification of their device as well as the quality stages through which it must pass.
The fascination of Mars missions.
The new maxon wheel drive system for AGV and AMR.
Robots are conquering agriculture
Reliable designs with high precision.
A small start-up is set to turn the market for hand prostheses on its head – with an innovative spirit, compact DC motors, and a touch function.
Walking robots and invisible drives
When Easton LaChappelle of Unlimited Tomorrow started working to build his first prosthetic hand, he was still in his teens.
Students at ETH Zurich have developed a wheelchair that can climb stairs. Is this the future for people with walking disabilities?
Danny Florence’s new hand shows how DC motors change lives.
As laboratories become increasingly automated, having the right robots able to select tools and perform precision operations becomes very important.
First, maxon’s drives flew on Mars in the NASA helicopter - now they're letting bike riders lift off.
Italian premium road bike manufacturer, Cipollini and Swiss bike manufacturer, TRANSALPES launch their new lightweight e-bikes with the maxon BIKEDRIVE AIR.
Wherever it goes, it is sure to attract attention.
maxon presents a new frameless BLDC motor with matching encoder that really comes into its own in dynamic applications.
The new issue of DRIVEN, the maxon magazine, awaits the reader with fascinating articles about agricultural robotics, drone technology, and cleanrooms.
Many applications would benefit from a brushless motor without a sensor. There are various options for realizing this. A method developed by maxon is now setting new standards for precision and reliability.
There are often the questions about which motor shows the highest efficiency.
Medical technology is a key market for maxon. Many of our drives are used in insulin pumps. What exactly do our motors do in these devices?
Drive technology is a basic building block for the performance of machines, robots, and hand-held devices.
Implantable pump systems are used to treat many medical conditions, including ascites. Severe disorders are frequently the cause for this symptom.
Implantable medication delivery systems can have a decisive influence on the quality of life of the patients.
maxon, high precision drive specialist, launches high-torque product innovations this Spring.
maxon is once again expanding its range of configurable drives with more brushless DC motors, gearheads, and encoders from the ECX series.
Strategic partnership will offer industry changing avionics and propulsion system integration for software-defined drones that mark future of drone scaling.
The EPOS4 micro 24/5 EtherCAT is the latest addition to the maxon family of positioning controllers.
Our fascination with Mars is stronger than ever, again and again, researchers are drawn to it.
maxon is launching the next generation of Motion Controllers with its MiniMACS6-AMP-4/50/10.
High torque and low cogging for excellent performance
Compact drive with integrated positioning controller.
maxon's Peter van Beek provides insights on critical factors and considerations of motion control for robotic surgical systems.
CYBATHLON 2020 will take place on November 13-14, 2020—globally and in a new format, at the teams’ home bases. Pilots will be navigating obstacle courses with the aid of assistance systems as they battle for victory. Teams will set up their infrastructure for the competition and film their races. Instead of starting directly next to […]
There is no drive challenge that can’t be solved. Benefit from our expertise in control solutions for state-of-the-art drive technology in devices, machinery and systems. With our products, complex challenges like highly dynamic multi-axis positioning or synchronization can be solved in a cost-effective and efficient manner. In addition to standard products, we also […]
Perfectly positioned We have the suitable motion control solution for your drive system: standard or customized – the choice is yours. As your partner for complete drive systems, we also have decades of experience in the field of drive control, as well as a product range that has been tried and tested a […]
What makes a robot unique? Drive solutions from 0.0002 to 120 Nm The industrial environment is becoming faster, more precise – and safer. This places tough demands on machinery. → Utmost precision at high speed: For example in PCB placement machines or in the semiconductor industry. → Rapid but safe motion […]
Introducing the EPOS4 Micro 24/5 CAN
Founded in Switzerland. Available worldwide. maxon – a strong global brand maxon, with headquarters in Sachseln/Central Switzerland, has production sites in Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, South Korea, USA, France, Netherlands and China as well as sales companies in more than 30 countries. Our machines and product lines are developed in-house to guarantee cost-effective manufacturing […]
A powerful compact drive, new momentum in medical and aerospace technology, and an unusual snake: maxon will be showing this and much more at the SPS exhibition in Nuremberg from 11/26-11/28.
Digitization and automation will completely change the way we develop and produce products.
maxon Group of Taunton, MA has hired John Uzzolino to head up the business development activities for the Parvalux product line in the United States.
maxon motor has become well known in the small precision drive market for its large catalogue of standard products. However, most people will not be aware that around 80% of product supplied worldwide is modified in some way or another. DOWNLOAD TO LEARN MORE >>>>
Bionicman is a different kind of superhero. His futuristic prosthetic hand lends him superhuman powers. He uses these powers to give children with disabilities more confidence—and cool, 3D-printed hands. DOWNLOAD TO LEARN MORE>>>>
Robotic devices for clinical rehabilitation of patients with neurological impairments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and employ different kinds of actuators. DOWNLOAD TO LEARN MORE >>>>
A stroke, an accident — and suddenly your hand no longer works as it should. A novel product by two medical technicians promises help.
Medical technology has no tolerance for error. This is why maxon micromotors are made in certified cleanrooms.
Making a legged robot walk is not as simple as it looks. Coordinating the motion of all its joints to achieve smooth motions, close to those of real animals, requires advanced engineering and careful observation of moving animals. But what if we don’t exactly know how the animal looks or moves, as it has been […]
From a degree thesis to a start-up: Five young engineers want to take a sewer rehabilitation robot to the market—with a new approach, inspired by nature.
The new issue of driven is out!
One year left before the big event in Zurich.
New Facility Expands maxon’s Operations & Capabilities to Service our US Customers
Roboy has a bright future as he represents a completely new generation of robots.
The EPOS4 product family is now complete.
The Taiwanese company FREE Bionics is committed to developing the best exoskeleton solutions and helping people
Hiking, going cycling with friends. With the right prosthetic leg, amputees can once again lead an active life. Ottobock and maxon motor are helping to improve the quality of their lives.
All over the world, people suffer from chronic wounds due to diabetes and other causes
The spinal cord is a miracle of nature, and it is a long way from being fully understood
Students at the University of Ottawa are developing a hip mounted exoskeleton for patients
Robotic devices for clinical rehabilitation of patients with neurological impairments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and employ different kinds of actuators.
The chest of the tiny body slowly moves up and down, veins and arteries are visible under the thin skinThe chest of the tiny body slowly moves up and down, veins and arteries are visible under the thin skin. The heartbeat is regular. A real baby? Not quite.
The Empower prosthesis by Ottobock helps its wearer regain lost freedom of movement
A small start-up is set to turn the market for hand prostheses on its head
Coming up with the right drive technology for your application often depends on the options before you. Here are five of the most common drive configurations being used today, along with their benefits and drawbacks. Although there are a number of variations of drive technologies for motion applications, there are a few that are used […]
Selecting the right DC motor is an important aspect of optimizing medical machine performance. There are so many motors on the market today, from heavy-duty AC motors to tiny DC brushless and stepper motors. To use any of the motors users must have a full understanding of the application parameters, including power, speed, torque, physical […]
By Dr. Urs Kafader, Technical training maxon motor ag, Switzerland Finding the right motor is one of the core elements in the selection of dynamic drive components. Due to their high starting torque maxon DC motors with or without brushes are the perfect matches for highly dynamic servo applications. Once the requirements of the application […]
Parameters that define a motor type are the mechanical output power, the shaft bearing system, the commutation system used, and the possible combinations with gearheads and sensors. The most important criteria include the speed and torque requirements, and the commutation system.
Factory automation and robotic application engineers are often faced with the challenge of requiring fast, accurate and powerful linear actuation within a small allocated volume. The two most commonly available technologies are rotary DC motor driven actuators and linear DC motor actuators. There are of course advantages and disadvantages with all technologies and they […]
To understand the concept of high efficiency motors, you must first know how to calculate efficiency and the losses associated with the motor components themselves. The final measured efficiency of a motor is calculated based only on the elements of the particular application they’re used in. For the motors themselves, without a load, manufacturers provide […]
The drive specialist has met the requirements of a key medical standard and is strengthening its business in microdrives for the medical industry. Maxon Motor’s Maxon Medical business unit, which supplies high-precision microdrives smaller than 10 mm diameters for the medical technology sector, received certification under the ISO 13485 medical standard, confirming the high reliability […]
In the world of robotics engineering there are two primary ways to view how a robot walks.
Service robots being designed for the disabled must be reliable, safe, and easy to use.
A robot as agile as a snake can explore almost any hidden nook and cranny.
The latest technologies and designs of motion components help to make advancements in the dental device field last longer.
Nurses face the daily challenge of caring for an overweight population, which leads to debilitating injuries.
Surgical simulators that impart the actual feeling of performing surgery provide obvious training benefits.
Plug-and-play probe connects to any computer’s USB port for instant ultrasound use.
The development of the da Vinci S HD Surgical System required some of the latest technologies.
Medical Engineers consistently look for ways to provide devises to physicians that offer smaller incision requirements.
Engages a shape-shifting multi-leaf collimator to focus radiation on tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissue.
There are a multitude of sleep diseases and sleep disorders - therefore there is also a large range of available therapy options. Respiration devices for use in clinics and those for home use have one thing in common: maxon motors are the driving force at the core of the device.
Enjoying life to the fullest – Taking carefree strolls through shopping malls, cycling with friends or perhaps going on a mountain hiking tour. With the right leg prosthesis, being active can be part of day-to-day life again. Ottobock and maxon motor give people a new quality of life. Those who have to live with […]
One advanced technology company is taking on the challenge of developing handheld, robotic surgical instruments to help patients hurt less and heal faster. High torque maxon motors ensure jerk-free movement of the tool. It may sound unbelievable, but some tools that physicians use to perform invasive surgery were originally developed in the 1930s and have […]
Intra-aortic pump powered by miniature brushless DC motors provides heart failure patients an aid to help hearts rest and hea
Worldwide, an estimated 185 million people use a wheelchair daily. A company based in Auckland (New Zealand) has developed innovative robotic technology that helps people with mobility impairment get back on their feet: the robotic exoskeleton from Rex Bionics. The integrated maxon motors ensure smooth limb movement. Hayden Allen is a normal young man […]
Implantable pump systems are used to treat many medical conditions – including ascites. Severe disorders are frequently the cause for this symptom. To control the fluid that has collected in the abdomen, Sequana Medical has developed an active implant. In these devices, maxon EC motors are responsible for trouble-free running and smooth pump motion. Ascites […]
It requires multiple devices to shape gamma ray radiation therapy beams, and each has to be precisely controlled by one interlinked motion control system. When it came to designing a multi-leaf collimator (MLC) device, ViewRay (Oakwood Village, OH) took on the challenge to produce an end product that would be more accurate than others on […]
The 15-year-old Mars rover Opportunity is fighting another sandstorm.
The EPOS4 Compact positioning controllers from maxon are ready for effortless, industrial Ethernet connectivity.
maxon now offers BLDC motors as frameless kits.
Compact wiring and slim design
maxon’s brushless EC 90 flat motor with 1 Nm.
ENX 16 RIO encoder from maxon motor
Plug-in board for maxon EPOS4 controllers
Compact power for your motion control application.
The brushless EC-i 30 motor from maxon motor.
maxon motor have developed the Exoskeleton Drive GEN.1 for use in hip and knee exoskeletons.
New: maxon ESCON Module 50/8 HE
Redesigned for even greater performance.
Brushless DC motor, gearhead, and encoder from one single source.
driven magazine reveals where they are commonly used.
maxon supports young engineers and start-ups.
Swiss motors are driving exoskeletons all over the world
The new issue of driven, the maxon motor magazine, is out!
The maxon configurator is expanding its offering.
New, Speed motors and controllers from maxon.
The maxon GP 6 S spindle gear
The new ECX motors are fast, sterilizable and configurable.
maxon presents new High Torque DC brushless motors
A sterilizable EC-4pole 30 from maxon motor
maxon sets new standards in micro drives.
Tough missions await maxon drives in space
The latest issue of maxon’s driven magazine explores the challenges in robotic applications
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Discover the www.maxongroup.com At maxon, we develop and build high precision electric drive systems that are among the best in the world. We combine brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, sensors, and controllers into complete mechatronic drive systems. Since 1961. We are driven by progress. We are certain that we can continuously improve – even […]
An interview with Andrew Alliance on the precision drive systems used in their laboratory automation equipment.
maxon has been going to Mars for decades – learn all about our history on Mars in this short video! Featuring the Sojourner, Opportunity, Spirit, and Perseverance rovers!
The maxon SpaceLab team reflects on their involvement in the Mars2020 mission and how they are feeling about the landing in a few days.
Maxon's precision drive systems are not only present on Mars but everywhere else on Earth.
At maxon, we develop and build high precision electric drive systems that are among the best in the world.
Selection of "motor size" based on load torque and speed
Encoder resolution for speed and position feedback
Encoder portfolio, optical encoders, MR and Easy: magnetic encoders, MILE: Inductive Encoders
How to setup the communication interface for EPOS4 positioning controllers in the EPOS Studio
How to perform the Parameter Export/Import Wizard with the EPOS Studio for EPOS4 positioning controllers
Selection of the motor winding for a given mason motor type
Service life, speed and torque, special ambient conditions
Selection criteria for going brushed or brushless
The maxon motor EPOS4 family of positioning controllers has expanded to include a new EtherCAT card.
Runs smooth and stays cool
Maxon encoder families.
Incremental encoder selection rules.
Selection of the motor winding for a given maxon motor type
How to select a Maxon gear head
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maxon's new MAXPOS 50/5 Positioning Controller demo unit
Straightforward commissioning, excellent motor control characteristics, and peak performance. See it in action!
More power, greater control performance and additional functions
Get multi-axis motion control with the NEW maxon EPOS3 70/10 EtherCAT positioning controller.
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New brushless DC motor controller that has maximum performance, control properties, and wide range of functions.
How to setup the communication interface for EPOS4 positioning controllers in the EPOS Studio.
This honor is given to organizations that consistently show the highest levels of quality, process control, and specification compliance.
By: Sam Brusco
The union seeks to address increasing regulatory and operational demands for robust device protection.
By: Michael Barbella
The rapid biological indicator sterility service using a combination of traditional BIs and rapid microbiological methods.
The Airiver DCB combines balloon dilation to open the respiratory tract with delivery of a proprietary drug to maintain symptom relief.
Agent DCB is the only drug-coated balloon approved in the U.S. and is indicated to treat coronary in-stent restenosis in patients with CAD.
Maxson is widely recognized as host of the “MedTech Unboxed” podcast and creator of the “Medical Processing Panel (MPP)” event series.
The EU nod means Prevail DCB now has the broadest range of CE mark indications including bifurcation.
Data show comparable safety, efficacy of the SurVeil DCB Despite IN.PACT Admiral DCB's 75% higher paclitaxel dose.
Today, most clinical data teams manage external data ad hoc using spreadsheets and manual methods to bring it into their EDC system.
By: Pavel Burmenko
PerSim is a first-of-its-kind patient simulator specifically designed to help medical providers enhance critical thinking and mitigate potential mistakes.
The SDC protocol aims to improve medical device connectivity and enhance patient safety.
Upon discovering the firm's LeadCare devices could not accurately test venous samples, the FDA issued a recall of the product.
The new 1218 SXR and 1228 SXR DC motors are designed to set new standards in performance and versatility for miniature drive systems.
By: Rachel Klemovitch
Medcrypt and its collaborators will co-develop integration demonstrations and raise industry awareness about the importance of medical device cybersecurity.
Hologic will develop analyte-specific reagents, the active ingredients in lab-developed tests, that would aid in detection of H5N1 bird flu.
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