Maxon UKI

Maxon UKI maxon designs and manufactures DC and BLDC motors, gearheads, sensors, and controllers. maxon motor are the problem solvers of the DC motor industry.

We have a vast amount of technical knowledge and are the only global company who actually manufacture our motors, gearheads and controllers. maxon's engineers have years of experience in assisting customers with their projects. From space to tattoo machines, robotics to drilling, we have expertise in a wide range of applications and industries. We will find the best commercial and technical solution for your application.

A key challenge for specialist aerospace manufacturers is how to increase the efficiency of design and production. When ...
05/06/2026

A key challenge for specialist aerospace manufacturers is how to increase the efficiency of design and production. When it comes to actuators, this is a challenge we’re taking on.

maxon can design and develop custom drive systems, comprising DC and BLDC motors, gears, sensors, and controls, plus additional components such as brakes, as well as cabling and harnesses.

Together, this can form a complete actuator and sub-assembly, ready for integration into a wider aerospace system, ranging from air conditioning applications within a passenger cabin, through to autopilot systems for controlling flight altitude and autothrottle.

Not only does this approach save time and resources for aerospace manufacturers, but partnership with maxon also ensures optimal performance - you can read our success stories in the link below.

Meeting the environmental standards required by the aerospace industry, all maxon’s components are tested according to DO-160G relating to temperature range, vibration and shock, as well as humidity.

Find out more about maxon’s drive systems for aviation here https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vK6810.

You can also talk to our engineers directly at the Farnborough International Airshow, 20-24 July, Hall 1, Stand 1053.

If a motor is generating too much energy for the system to deal with, such as during deceleration, what’s the solution? ...
03/06/2026

If a motor is generating too much energy for the system to deal with, such as during deceleration, what’s the solution? Read on to find out.

If energy is reversed from the motor to the power stage of the motor controller, a long phase or high energy recovery could result in a voltage increase that shuts down the power stage, removing control over the application.

This could apply to applications such as a crane or lift when lowering a load, or to a centrifuge operating with high inertia.

This concise article looks at the causes of overvoltage and the steps that can be taken to resolve the challenge – read it here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vK4QX0

If you would like to talk directly to an engineer about your drive system challenge, maxon UK & Ireland’s Technical Engineers are available to help – call 01189 733337.

If you're involved with the design and use of medical robots, you can learn how maxon's actuators can enhance the perfor...
01/06/2026

If you're involved with the design and use of medical robots, you can learn how maxon's actuators can enhance the performance of robots at the Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics.

Taking place 23 – 26 June 2026 at the Royal Geographical Society in London, the annual Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics is the flagship event of the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery at Imperial College London.

The event provides a forum for the exchange of pioneering research and innovations in the field of medical robotics.

maxon will once again participate at the event, and surgical robots will be a key focus. In this field, patient safety and surgical precision are crucial, and as a result, the joints that give a surgical robot its motion capabilities must deliver smooth, micron-level precision, every time.

At the Hamlyn Symposium, maxon UK's lead engineer for the medical sector, Matt Dean, along with maxon Technical Engineer Amir Janjua, will present the HPJ High-Precision Joint module, along with the HEJ High-Efficiency Joint.

You can find out more about the Hamlyn Symposium here https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vK4Sx0 and meanwhile, visit here to learn about maxon's drive technology for surgical systems https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vK2Y80

27/05/2026

In aviation there's no room for compromise. That's why maxon's drive systems for aviation are tested to the highest standards.

maxon provides drive systems for on-board aviation technology such as auto-pilot, fly-by-wire, and force feedback sidesticks, through to valves and pumps required for cabin climate control, and even the demanding control of mechanical systems such as landing gears.

maxon's components are tested to the DO-160 standard and certified in accordance with EN 9100, meaning they can meet the demands of virtually any aviation application.

Our expertise in aviation also extends to drone propulsion and even drive systems for space - including every NASA Mars mission to date.

Find out more about our drive system technology for aviation at the Farnborough International Airshow, 20-24 July, Hall 1, Stand 1053.

Motor controllers typically require shielded power cables, but what’s the best way to optimise the installation?Power st...
26/05/2026

Motor controllers typically require shielded power cables, but what’s the best way to optimise the installation?

Power stages of motor controllers typically use PWM voltages to control the motor supply, but this can result in EMI radiation. For this reason, shielded motor cables are recommended.

When installing the power cables, the earth contact, earth bar, earth wire, and cable shield need much lower resistance than any other ground/return connection elsewhere in the system. To learn the recommended approach on achieving this, read on here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vDC9C0

Looking back on this week's Drive Technology Insight, the event presented some of the key technology developments impact...
22/05/2026

Looking back on this week's Drive Technology Insight, the event presented some of the key technology developments impacting applications that use precision drive systems.

The event hosted a series of tech talks from engineering experts on subjects including the future of robotics and the role of actuators, drive system selection principles, condition-based monitoring to minimise downtime, and drive system design for extreme environments.

Alongside the tech talks, Drive Technology Insight was also the opportunity for visiting engineers to raise their drive system challenges with maxon's engineers and receive practical insights to improve their applications.

Once again, the event showed that face-to-face discussions between engineers are crucial, both to generate new ideas, and also to help overcome the engineering design challenges that are faced in the real world.

A big thanks to all the visiting engineers who came from across the UK to attend, and also to maxon's engineering team from across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

During this afternoon's session of maxon's Drive Technology Insight, we've had tech talks on condition-based monitoring,...
20/05/2026

During this afternoon's session of maxon's Drive Technology Insight, we've had tech talks on condition-based monitoring, plus optimising robotics integration.

First up, Tamas Hertelendi, maxon's lead engineer for industrial applications, explained how maxon MIND, involving drive system condition-based monitoring, can reduce downtime and increase system lifetime.

Concluding the day, in the tech talk 'When robots pay back', robotics expert Amadeu Placido proposed how optimising actuator design can increase robotics proliferation and performance.

The afternoon session has also provided ample opportunities for one-to-one engineering discussion to resolve drive system design challenges with practical insights offered by maxon's experts.

To conclude this year's event, now it's time to view the star exhibits at our host location, The British Motor Museum!

Many thanks to all the engineers who came to Drive Technology Insight 2026!

Welcome to maxon's Drive Technology Insight 2026!Today, engineers who work with precision drive systems have assembled a...
20/05/2026

Welcome to maxon's Drive Technology Insight 2026!

Today, engineers who work with precision drive systems have assembled at The British Motor Museum for a day of tech talks and one-to-one engineering discussion.

So far we've had the engaging presentation 'How do you pick by the perfect drive?' by Ronak Samani, followed by 'Can motion systems survive anywhere?' by Martin Leahy.

With drive system products and demonstrations on display, engineering design discussions, plus more tech talks to come this afternoon, it's a packed agenda for a day of drive system learning!

One day to go until Drive Technology Insight 2026, Wednesday 20 May, at The British Motor Museum, Warwickshire.Drive Tec...
19/05/2026

One day to go until Drive Technology Insight 2026, Wednesday 20 May, at The British Motor Museum, Warwickshire.

Drive Technology Insight is the event where engineers will discover the latest in precision drive systems based on DC and BLDC motors, gears, and controls.

It will be a day packed with tech talks and one-to-one engineering discussion, equipping visiting engineers with the information they need to optimise their drive systems.

Staged at The British Motor Museum, entry to Drive Technology Insight also gives visitors the opportunity to see the world's largest collection of classic British cars.

See you there! Registration for this year's event has now closed.

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