maxon

🇨🇭 Switzerland Electric Drives & Motors

High-precision electric drive systems including brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, sensors and controllers.

maxon is a Swiss specialist in high-precision electric drive systems headquartered in Sachseln. Founded in 1961, the company develops drive technology for applications where reliability, precision and compact performance are critical. maxon combines motors, gearheads, sensors, controllers and system know-how into complete mechatronic drive solutions for demanding industries.

Products and applications

The maxon portfolio includes brushed DC motors, brushless DC motors, gearheads, encoders, sensors, controllers and customised drive systems. Its technologies are used in medical technology, industrial automation, mobility solutions, aerospace, robotics, inspection systems and other applications where precise motion, low weight, compact design and reliable long-term operation are important.

Product Categories

Brushed DC Motors

Brushless DC Motors

Flat Motors

Gearheads

Encoders

Product Lines & Series

DCX Series - Configurable Brushed DC Motors
EC-i/EC-4pole Series - Brushless DC Motors
EC-flat Series - Flat Brushless Motors
GP/GS Series - Planetary/Spur Gearheads
EPOS/ESCON Series - Motion Controllers
IDX Series - Integrated Drive Systems

Products & Components

Brushed DC micromotors (6-90mm)Brushless DC motors (4-90mm)Flat brushless motorsStepper motorsPlanetary gearheadsSpur gearheadsCeramic gearheads (autoclavable)Incremental encodersAbsolute encodersSpeed controllers (ESCON)Position controllers (EPOS)Integrated motor-drive units (IDX)Motor-gearhead-encoder assembliesCustom drive system configurations

Solutions & Applications

Surgical robot drive systemsProsthetics and exoskeleton actuatorsSpace and aerospace qualified drivesLaboratory pipetting and dispensing drivesIndustrial robotic joint drivesE-mobility micro-drive systems

Industries Served

Medical Technology & Surgical RoboticsAerospace & Space ExplorationIndustrial Automation & RoboticsLaboratory & Life ScienceDefense & SecurityE-MobilitySemiconductor Equipment

Technologies & Expertise

Ironless (coreless) rotor winding technologyMulti-pole internal rotor designCeramic component planetary gearheadsSpace-qualified motor designIntegrated drive electronics (IDX)

Certifications & Standards

ISO 9001:2015 ISO 13485 (Medical) ISO 14001:2015 NASA qualified components CE Marking UL Listed RoHS Compliant

Company facts

Headquarters: Sachseln, Switzerland
Founded: 1961
Employees: More than 3,000 employees

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Last reviewed: April 2026

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