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Maxon Group is a global leader in precision drive technology, providing high-performance DC motors, BLDC motors, gearheads, encoders, and motion controllers. These solutions are deployed in demanding applications across medical devices, robotics, industrial automation, aerospace, and mobility sectors. Maxon stands out through its ability to deliver custom-engineered systems, rigorous quality assurance, and support for miniaturized, high-efficiency designs. Operating from Switzerland, Maxon serves global markets with a strong network of subsidiaries and partners.
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maxon showcases five powerful compact drives

maxon is launching five new products. All products are designed with particularly efficient use of resources and compactness in mind. They include the ECX SPEED 8 motors with pin connection, the integrated ENX 32 MILE encoder for drives from the ECX flat motor series with 32 mm diameter, as well as the powerful IDX 56 and 70 industrial drives. Now there are even more technical solutions available for extremely compact and tight spaces.

Mars helicopter receives Collier Trophy

The Mars helicopter team is awarded the Collier Trophy for being the first aircraft to achieve powered, controlled flight on another planet. NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter flies with electric motors from the Swiss company maxon, a provider of precision drives.

Highlights from the new maxon product catalog

The arrival of spring also marks the release of maxon’s 2022/23 catalog, with 592 pages and the latest in drive technology. One of the highlights? A radiation-resistant GAMA encoder.

Driving the transition to Agriculture 4.0

Robotics to keep farming efficient and productive. If the global population reaches ten billion by 2050, farmers across the globe will need to increase their product yield by 70 per cent.

Driving high throughput with lab automation

Look at every stage of the development of COVID-19 vaccines and you will find a commonality — automation. From genome sequencing to clinical trials and mass production, the development speed was made possible using highly repeatable automated processes.

The Mars helicopter makes history – with maxon’s precision motors

Space fans are thrilled: NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has successfully completed its pioneering flight on Mars. This is the first time in the history of powered, unmanned spaceflight that a device has flown in a controlled manner on another planet.

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