Flexible platform (www.industrial-production.de)
Servo controller with high performance
Maxon reports on the launch of the Escon2 servo controller and Motion Studio software at SPS.
read more...Drive and control solutions (www.industrial-production.de)
Trade fair appearance with a lot of drive
Maxon presented new products as well as ceramic applications and the Wheel Drive at Hannover Messe 2024. The company offers customized drive and control solutions for many applications - including self-driving vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous robots (AMR).
read more...Logimat 2024 (www.materialfluss.de)
Maxon drive systems for e-mobility, automotive and robotics
The Maxon Wheel Drive System (MW) is a modular, highly integrated and compact drive system. The basic configuration of motor, gearbox and encoder can be individually extended with brake, controller and wheel as required.
read more...Maxon (www.computer-automation.de)
Growth in motor series
With the EC frameless DT, Maxon presents brushless motors with a frameless concept. The motors can be integrated into a wide range of applications, especially where high demands are placed on dynamics, torque and power density.
read more...Maxon Motor (www.computer-automation.de)
Wheel drive for driverless transport systems
The market for driverless transportation systems is growing rapidly - and with it the need for suitable electric drives. Maxon has therefore developed the 'Maxon Wheel Drive System' (MW) for self-driving vehicles in intralogistics and outdoor applications.
read more...Strategic partnership (www.computer-automation.de)
Maxon and Fourier Intelligence cooperate
The Maxon Group and Fourier Intelligence are entering into a global strategic partnership. They want to work together in the field of robotic rehabilitation.
read more...Precision drive systems (www.industrial-production.de)
Maxon and Fourier Intelligence announce collaboration
The Maxon Group and Fourier Intelligence are entering into a global strategic partnership. Together, Maxon's precision drive systems and Fourier's robotic rehabilitation will enable new technologies for patients.
read more...New NASA mission (www.industrial-production.de)
Maxon drives fly to Mars again
NASA is sending its fifth rover to Mars in the next few weeks. In its luggage is a helicopter that will carry out flights on the Red Planet for the first time. Motors from Maxon are responsible for several mission-critical tasks.
read more...Business figures (www.industrial-production.de)
Maxon achieves record result in 2019
Maxon achieved a new record result in the 2019 financial year. The company increased its turnover by 7.9% to 567.8 million Swiss francs. The company expects a noticeable decline in sales in 2020 due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
read more...Balance sheet 2019 (www.computer-automation.de)
Record result for Maxon Group
The Maxon Group recorded a 7.9% increase in sales for the 2019 financial year. Growth markets are medical technology, industrial automation and robotics.
read more...Maxon business figures (www.industrial-production.de)
Drive manufacturer with record result in 2019
The Maxon Group achieved a new record result in the 2019 financial year. The company increased sales by around CHF 40 million compared to the previous year to CHF 567.8 million (+7.9%).
read more...New engines and drives (www.industrial-production.de)
A colorful bouquet of drive technology
Maxon is launching several new products in spring 2020. The new EC-i 52 Power up, for example, meets the demand from customers in the field of industrial applications that require additional torque power.
read more...Drive range expanded (www.industrial-production.de)
Miniature drives for medical robots and multi-axis systems
Maxon is expanding its configurable drive range in spring 2020 - including with brushed DC motors, gearboxes and encoders from the ECX series. There are also new products in the micro segment for positioning controllers.
read more...Space mission (www.industrial-production.de)
Swiss drives on the way to the sun
The Solar Orbiter space probe is due to be launched in February and will provide new insights into the sun. Swiss research and industry played an important role in the construction of the space probe. This includes drives from Maxon.
read more...Maxon Motor (www.computer-automation.de)
More than just motors
Maxon Motor presents its new branding for the Maxon brand at SPS 2019. The company also presented new products at the press conference. These include a compact drive with integrated frequency inverter and a positioning controller.
read more...Drive technology to the PLC (www.industrial-production.de)
Compact drives with snake
In Nuremberg, Maxon is presenting a powerful compact drive, new impetus in medical technology and aerospace - and a robot snake.
read more...Motors with and without brushes (www.industrial-production.de)
DC or BLDC motors?
Brushed and brushless DC motors both have their advantages and disadvantages. But which type is better suited to the respective application? The most important properties of the different types determine their use.
read more...Company figures (www.industrial-production.de)
Maxon turns over CHF 500 million
For the first time, the Maxon Group's sales exceeded 500 million Swiss francs. Growth was achieved in all global markets. For the future, however, Maxon Motor is parting with the "Motor" in its name.
read more...Drive technology (www.computer-automation.de)
Maxon throws 'motor' overboard
As of July 1, 2019, Maxon Motor is dropping the word 'Motor' from its company name and will operate under the 'Maxon' brand. At the same time, the company achieves sales of over 500 million Swiss francs for the first time.
read more...New sales record (www.industrial-production.de)
Maxon cracks the 500 million mark
The Maxon Group exceeded half a billion in sales for the first time in 2018. Turnover increased by 14.7 percent to 526.3 million Swiss francs (previous year: 459 million). Maxon is also parting ways with the motor on July 1.
read more...Drive specialist realigns itself (www.industrial-production.de)
Maxon Motor adjusts management structures
Drive specialist Maxon Motor is transforming itself into an international group, which leads to several changes in management. At the same time, the Swiss headquarters is given its own local management.
read more...Electrical drives and systems (www.industrial-production.de)
Modular drive system for industrial automation
The new products that drive technology company Maxon Motor will be presenting to visitors at the Hannover Messe include power-boosted flat motors, a new line of modular industrial drives and DC motors and right-angle gearboxes from Parvalux, the newest member of the Maxon Group.
read more...New sales company (www.industrial-production.de)
Maxon strengthens presence in Southeast Asia
Drive specialist Maxon Motor, together with its long-term partner Servo Dynamics, has founded a new sales company in Singapore for the Southeast Asia region.
read more...Drive technology (www.computer-automation.de)
Maxon Motor buys Parvalux
The drive specialist Maxon Motor is acquiring the UK-based motor manufacturer Parvalux Electric Motors, thereby continuing its growth strategy. Parvalux produces and develops brushed DC motors, AC motors and gearboxes.
read more...Flat motors (www.computer-automation.de)
Rotor and stator supplied separately
DC motors cannot always be optimally integrated into a structure; space and weight play a major role in robot joints, for example, and standard solutions reach their limits.
read more...SPS IPC Drives 2018 (www.computer-automation.de)
New products in Nuremberg
What new products will exhibitors be presenting at SPS IPC Drives 2018? Computer&AUTOMATION provides an overview of what visitors to the Nuremberg exhibition halls can expect this year.
read more...Under the skin of Mars (www.industrial-production.de)
Maxon makes motor fit for NASA's InSight mission
On November 26, the InSight robotic probe is due to land on Mars and provide insights into the formation of rocky planets. Maxon's motor rams the measuring pin five meters deep into the Martian soil.
read more...Micro-drives (www.industrial-production.de)
maxon motor opens Innovation Center
After two years of construction, the Swiss drive specialist maxon motor has opened the new Innovation Center at its headquarters in Sachseln OW.
read more...Current products (www.computer-automation.de)
News from drive technology
Without drive technology - in the truest sense of the word - nothing would turn in most machines and systems. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the latest innovations in this automation discipline in a series of pictures.
read more...NASA mission (www.industrial-production.de)
Maxon motors control first Mars helicopter
In two years, NASA will be sending a new rover to Mars. On board: a helicopter that will take the first aerial photos of the Red Planet. The rotors will be controlled by small DC motors from Maxon.
read more...Mars mission 2020 (www.computer-automation.de)
DC micromotors for the first Mars helicopter
In two years' time, the US space agency NASA will be sending a new rover to the Red Planet. On board: a helicopter that will take the first aerial photos of Mars. The rotors are controlled by small DC motors from the Swiss company Maxon Motor.
read more...Space research (www.industrial-production.de)
NASA uses Maxon motors on Mars
In two years' time, the US space agency NASA will be sending a new rover to Mars. It will include a helicopter that will take aerial photographs. The rotors will be controlled by DC motors from Maxon Motor.
read more...Motor controller (www.industrial-production.de)
Controller communicates via EtherCAT
The devices in the Epos4 Compact series from Maxon Motor can now be integrated into EtherCAT networks. The new versions also comply with the CoE standard.
read more...Expansion of production capacity (www.industrial-production.de)
maxon motor Group with record sales
The maxon motor Group achieved a record result in 2017. Sales increased by 8.6% to CHF 459 million (previous year: CHF 422.5 million).
read more...DC motor (www.industrial-production.de)
The strong one
The high-torque, brushless EC-i motors from Maxon Motor are now also available in small diameters - and in several variants. They are suitable for hand-held devices and applications in robotics.
read more...Hanover Fair 2018 (www.computer-automation.de)
Intelligent robotics - enabler of Industry 4.0
Robotics is a key cornerstone of flexible manufacturing concepts on the way to Industry 4.0. Our video review shows what was on show at Hannover Messe 2018 in this regard.
read more...Plug-in card for controls (www.industrial-production.de)
Motion controller extended with Ethercat
Maxon Motor is equipping its positioning controllers from the Epos4 series with additional connectivity options. They can now be integrated into Ethercat networks as slaves using an expansion card.
read more...Frameless motor kit (www.industrial-production.de)
Slimmed down for robots
Motors in robotics must be lightweight and deliver a high torque at the same time. Only then can arms and grippers be moved dynamically. However, DC motors cannot always be optimally integrated into a structure, and standard solutions reach their limits.
read more...Drive technology (www.computer-automation.de)
Maxon Motor acquires zub Machine Control
zub Machine Control is now part of the Maxon Motor Group. The drive technology manufacturer is thus expanding its product portfolio to include intelligent multi-axis controllers.
read more...Product presentations (www.computer-automation.de)
News about controls
What's happening in the field of control systems? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current products from the field of control technology in a picture gallery.
read more...Control & Drives (www.computer-automation.de)
Control and drive products
Control technology and intelligent drive technology form the backbone of automation. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the latest product innovations in this area in a picture gallery.
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