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 […]
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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 […]
Application story: Smart motors from maxon make high-tech e-bikes
Use of electric bikes or e-bikes — those with power-assist and full drive capabilities — is exploding in Europe and now the Americas as more people than ever look for green modes of transportation in increasingly dense urban centers. Recently introduced to the world market, maxon motor makes an integrated drive (sometimes called a hub […]
Engineer Biren Patel exposes why the industry needs new positioning controllers
In a recent interview, we had the chance to chat with Biren Patel, motion control engineering manager at maxon motor, about the company’s new EPOS4 next-generation positioning controllers. This is a controller with two different power ratings and connector board to allow quick integration into machinery. The position controllers are suitable for dynamic control of […]
Compact EPOS4 position controller provides power for motion
maxon motor’s EPOS controllers are proven components, with more than 100,000 units installed worldwide since 2005. Now, the Swiss drive specialist has a new offering — EPOS4 next-generation positioning controllers. The first product in maxon’s new line is the high-performance EPOS4 module with detachable pin headers and two different power ratings. With a connector board, the modules can combine into […]
Updated: Trends in electric motors Part IV — More on miniaturization and the special case of medical applications
There’s a general consensus that the medical industry currently looms largest for innovation in electric motors. That’s what many industry experts we recently interviewed told us. Here, the trend is towards designs that are smaller, lighter, more efficient and cheaper. “The need for portable medical devices is being driven by a more mobile aging population who need machines […]
Ultra-fast brushless dc motors
maxon motor launches new high-speed motors that are configurable online. The new ECX brushless motors are quiet and feature very high efficiency. These brushless drives are ideal for use in hand-held surgical tools and industrial spindles. With a few clicks of your mouse you can configure your drive online and place your order. With maxon […]
Maxon’s brushless DC motor ideal for operating rooms
maxon motor has developed a robust brushless DC motor for hand-held surgical tools: the EC-4pole 30. Featuring two pole pairs, this DC motor provides a nominal torque of 106 mNm and an output of 150 W. It has a hermetically sealed rotor, meaning that it can withstand over 1000 autoclave cycles. The EC-4pole 30 is […]
Maximum torque in minimum space with maxon Spiroid gears
maxon precision motors introduces right angle gearheads designed to be configured with maxon’s 22 and 32 mm DC motors. These compact, lightweight and high torque gearheads were developed to transmit power at 90° in the smallest possible form factor. The Spiroid technology incorporated in the gearhead design offers a number of performance benefits: Extremely high […]
