Maxon (USA)
"Precision Drive Systems"
Maxon's US subsidiary of Switzerland-based motor manufacturer founded 1961, family-owned by the Braun family; makes DC and BLDC motors and drive systems, 3,200 staff in 41 countries.
Maxon's US subsidiary, Maxon Precision Motors Inc., is based in Taunton, Massachusetts, and serves as the North American arm of Swiss-headquartered maxon group (founded 1961). The subsidiary supplies precision brushed and brushless DC motors ranging from 4–90 mm (up to 500 W), gearheads, encoders, and servo controllers including the EPOS4 series and MiniMACS multi-axis controllers. Its IDX integrated drive units and strain wave gears are purpose-built for collaborative robots and industrial automation.
Maxon's ISO 13485-certified medical drive division also serves surgical and rehabilitation robotics. With over 3,200 employees globally across 41 countries, maxon drives are used in aerospace, medical devices, industrial automation, and mobility applications.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
IDX Integrated Drive
- Model: IDX 70
- Launch Year: 2024
Compact integrated servo motor and drive unit purpose-built for robotic joints and collaborative robot applications.
EPOS4 Compact Servo Controller
- Model: EPOS4 Module Compact 60/20 STO
- Launch Year: 2025
Compact servo controller with Safe Torque Off for DC/EC motors up to 1000 W.
EC-i 40 Brushless DC Motor
Compact internal-rotor brushless DC motor for robotics, prosthetics, and industrial automation applications.
EPOS4 Motor Controller
Compact positioning controller for maxon DC and brushless DC motors, supporting CANopen and EtherCAT fieldbus.
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Contact Maxon (USA)
WEBSITE
http://www.maxongroup.usPHONE
+1 508-677-0520HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1961
Primary Role
Component Supplier
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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