Maxon Showcases Latest Component Technology Including Gearheads, Motion Controllers and High Efficiency Joints

New innovative solutions from maxon include gearheads, motion controllers and high efficiency joints for robotics applications and exoskeletons. These components can be found in industrial automation, robotics and medical applications. These technologies were featured at Hannover Messe 2025 in April.  Shaft gearheads: Compact design with high precision With the new backlash-free "Strain Wave" shaft gearheads of the GSW series, maxon is expanding its portfolio for high-precision drives. The GSW 55 A and GSW 62 A models offer high torque transmission in a compact design and are particularly suitable for robotics and automation applications. The backlash-free gearing ensures precise positioning – a crucial feature for dynamic and precise movements in high-end mechanical engineering and automation technology. ESCON2 & MicroMACS6: Flexible Motor & Motion Controllers With the ESCON2 servo controllers, maxon offers high-performance solutions for dynamic speed control that are extremely smooth running – even for drives without high-resolution encoders. The expanded portfolio includes options ranging from the compact ESCON2 Nano 24/2 (48/144 W) to the powerful ESCON2 Compact 60/30 (1800/3600 W). The drive controllers are designed for a variety of applications and offer high efficiency as well as a wide range of interfaces for control. In addition, maxon has the MicroMACS6 Motion Controller, a programmable unit for up to six axes. This extremely compact controller enables complex motion sequences and is particularly suitable for precise automation applications.

HEJ Joint: Integrated Drive System for Robotics Another highlight is the High Efficiency Joint (HEJ), a modular system for robotics applications and exoskeletons. The integration of the motor, transmission, electronics, and sensors in a single unit significantly reduces the development effort. The system, currently available in the HEJ 70 and HEJ 90 variants, is characterized by a compact design, high dynamics, and modern impedance control with integrated torque measurement and facilitates the construction of modular robot systems.