Drive specialist maxon is joining forces with the robotics startup ANYbotics to supply the drive systems for the autonomous ANYmal inspection robot, which will soon be available on the market. This cooperation will also benefit maxon, since ANYbotics provides important robotics know-how and is currently the most successful young company in this field. maxon and […]
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NASA’s Perseverance rover heading to Mars with maxon drives aboard
This month, NASA will be sending its fifth rover to Mars. Its main mission is to collect soil samples that will be analyzed on Earth at a later time. The rover will also carry a helicopter that will perform the first flights on the Red Planet. maxon’s precision dc and brushless dc motors will be […]
New miniaturized controller from maxon supports CANopen
The new EPOS4 Micro 24/5 CAN from maxon, a miniaturized controller measuring only 32 x 22 mm, is a part of its successful line of positioning controllers. The price-performance ratio, with a functionality that’s virtually identical to the larger units, addresses cost-sensitive single- and multi-axis applications. The functionality, operation, software, and accessories of the new […]
maxon opens new manufacturing facility in Massachusetts
maxon precision motors, a division of maxon motor of Sachsein, Switzerland, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Taunton, MA. The two-story, 59,000 sq. foot facility is located within the Myles Standish Business Park in Taunton at 125 Dever Drive. Company officials led by Chris Blake, mpm President welcomed state/local officials and invited guests to […]
New 200-W high-torque brushless servo motor from maxon
The new EC-i 52XL 200-W brushless servo motor from maxon features a flux collector rotor which provides outstanding torque performance compared to the existing EC-i 52 180-W high torque motor. Especially on the industrial automation front, when space is limited but high torque and dynamics are required, the maxon EC-i 52XL motor with its extended […]
New compact EPOS programmable smart drive/controller from maxon with EtherCAT
With the EPOS4 Compact 50/8 EtherCAT and EPOS4 Compact 50/15 EtherCAT, maxon launches the first compact devices compatible with the fast industrial Ethernet connection EtherCAT. The fully integrated, plug-and-play positioning controller in a compact design is perfectly suited for use in networks with cycle times up to 1 msec. The EPOS is a digital positioning […]
Miniature servo controller from maxon survives extreme conditions
The Swiss drive specialist maxon motor is expanding its range of miniature servo controllers by adding the ESCON Module 50/8 HE (Harsh Environment). This compact plug-in module with a nominal current of 8 A is a true powerhouse, designed for brushed and brushless DC motors with a peak power of up to 750 W. However, […]
High-torque EC brushless dc motors from maxon
The EC-i 52-mm motor is one from a family of EC brushless dc motors from maxon. It’s an iron-wound internal rotor motor redesigned from 7 pole pairs to 8 pole pairs. This significantly reduces the vibration and noise output of the dc motor. Available in three voltage outputs, 18, 24 and 48 V, the 52-mm […]
maxon motor introduces first sterilizable drive system (motor, gearhead, and ENX EASY encoder)
maxon motor’s new ENX EASY encoder is a sterilizable encoder for use with maxon’s brushless DC motors. This opens up a range of new possibilities in medical technology. This is the world’s first steam sterilizable encoder ENX EASY. It is available in an incremental (1,024 counts) and absolute version (4096 steps), both designed for 1,000 autoclave cycles. […]
New issue of driven magazine from maxon motor reveals where electric drives are commonly used
Precision drive systems can be found in the home, in vehicles, and at work, making our lives simpler and safer. The current issue of driven, the maxon motor magazine, provides interesting insights into the world of drive technology. It also goes in search of an old friend. Most people have nothing to do with drive […]
