Drive systems for the aerospace industry
For more than twenty years, maxon’s drive technology has been driving the Mars rovers on the Red Planet. Today, hundreds of drive systems can be found in modern long-haul aircraft. Back here on the ground, maxon and its customers develop drive solutions consisting of individual components or sophisticated technical systems for passenger aircrafts, helicopters, spacecrafts and even unmanned aerial vehicles. maxon guarantees the unrivaled quality of its efficient, reliable and powerful drive systems for the aerospace industry. maxon has been EN 9100 certified (equivalent to AS 9100) since 2012. This standard was created especially for companies that develop and produce components for the aerospace industry. In our in-house laboratories, we test our drives for resistance to vibration, shock, cold, heat and vacuum.
The name maxon is synonymous with customized precision and stands for an extensive support network that guarantees the highest Swiss standards all over the world. Our dedicated aerospace team assists customers with simple applications as well as complex, multi-year development projects.
maxon engineers have used the knowledge they have gained from numerous special projects, such as the drives for the Mars missions, to other aerospace projects and have further developed this expertise for serial production. Our state-of-the-art technology and extensive laboratory tests make this possible. We never stand still. We are forever expanding the possibilities of aerospace technology, whether for passenger spacecrafts, helicopters or spacecrafts.
Our experts can advise you in the following areas
Benefit from our expertise
- Semi-automated production in accordance with EN 9100 certification
- Transfer of custom solutions to serial production
- Test systems for drives under real ambient conditions
- Dedicated aerospace specialists who support customers from the specification phase to start of production and beyond
- maxon helps customers define the project scope, taking into account technology, costs and time
- Fast delivery of solutions based on existing commercial off-the-shelf products (COTS)
Popular products
maxon DCX
maxon DCX motors and gearheads feature impressive power density, and their rugged design makes DCX motors a highly dynamic drive for almost any application. For example, the DCX 22 is the champion among maxon's brushed motors. It is easy to configure online and features incredible power and energy efficiency, which can be crucial for battery-operated applications. For space missions, the drive is often reinforced so that it can survive brutal vibrations and impacts.
EC frameless flat range
The frameless motor kits consist of only a rotor and stator – with no bearings or motor shaft. With outer diameters of only 45 to 90 mm, they are extremely compact. Their flat design, high torque and plenty of space for cable glands allow for maximum integration with your application.
maxon EC-4pole 32 HD
maxon's heavy duty product range is specially designed for extremely harsh operating conditions and temperatures up to 200 degrees Celsius. The maxon EC-4pole 32 HD is ideal for use in environments that are subject to extreme temperatures, heavy vibrations or ultra-high vacuum. As a result, these drive systems can be used in a variety of aerospace applications, such as for gas turbine starters, for the generators of jet engines, for regulating combustion engines, or for exploration robots. The motors are often used in conjunction with gearheads. For this application, maxon offers the GP 32 HD, a powerful and robust planetary gearhead.
Our project management team is goal-oriented and driven
Our motivated aerospace team loves challenging projects and close interaction with customers. maxon helps customers define the appropriate project scope, taking into account technology, costs and time. Development projects involve dedicated aerospace project managers who support our customers from the specification phase to production launch. We use our EN 9100-certified project process, which follows commonly accepted aerospace standards. Project managers strive to offer our customers flexibility and proactive information.
Clearly defined procedures with milestones help maxon motor guarantee a smooth-running project and constant transparency for the customer.
