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.

23/06/2026

Engineers from across the UK came to maxon UK & Ireland’s Drive Technology Insight 2026.

Held at The British Motor Museum, visiting engineers from a variety of industry sectors attended, all with one thing in common: the reliance on precision drive systems.

With drive technology tech talks from engineering experts including Ronak Samani, Amadeu Placido, Tamas Hertelendi, and Martin Leahy, the event also gave the opportunity for engineers to talk face-to-face about real-world drive system challenges, and handle drive system technology in person.

Visiting engineers were welcomed by maxon UK & Ireland Managing Director William Mason, and we were very happy to receive the support of maxon Group CEO Eugen Elmiger.

maxon UK & Ireland’s next Drive Technology Insight is scheduled for 2028 but meanwhile, you can talk directly to our engineering team for support developing your application.

Attending the Farnborough International Airshow? Join us and discover drone propulsion systems alongside electric drives...
19/06/2026

Attending the Farnborough International Airshow? Join us and discover drone propulsion systems alongside electric drives for aerospace.

: At FIA 2026, we’ll present our latest drone propulsion systems, primarily for lightweight drones.

Based on a flat, brushless DC (BLDC) electric motor, electronic speed controller, and matched propeller, the system optimises thrust while achieving a lightweight, compact footprint.

maxon’s engineers will explain how engineering support including customisation is helping drone developers optimise performance characteristics specific to operational requirements.

: maxon develops drive systems for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. At FIA, visitors will be able to talk directly to maxon’s engineers about applications ranging from air conditioning to pilot controls, tested to the DO-160 standard and certified in accordance with EN 9100.

: maxon’s flagship projects for space include partnership with NASA for every Mars mission to date. At FIA, maxon’s engineers will explain the drive system testing required for the demands of space, including vacuum, high radiation, and extremes of shock and high temperature.

Join us at the Farnborough International Airshow, 20-24 July, Hall 1, Stand 1053.

At the show, you can talk to maxon engineers Andrew Gibson, maxon UK & Ireland’s Head of Aerospace & Space, Johannes Langenbuch, Business Development for maxon’s Aerospace Business Unit, and Claudio Waser, Project Engineer for maxon’s Aerospace Business Unit.

18/06/2026

Precision. Performance. Real-world engineering challenges.

Engineers from across the UK came together for maxon UK & Ireland’s Drive Technology Insight 2026 - a day dedicated to the drive systems advancing innovation.

Held at the British Motor Museum, the event brought together engineers from across industries, all united by one requirement: improving performance with precision drive systems.

From expert-led tech talks with Martin Leahy, Ronak Samani, Amadeu Placido, and Tamas Hertelendi, to hands-on interaction with hardware, the focus was on solving real-world motion challenges.

More importantly, the event created space for something you don’t get over video calls - direct, face-to-face engineering conversations.

Visiting engineers were welcomed by maxon UK & Ireland Managing Director William Mason, and we were very happy to receive the support of maxon Group CEO Eugen Elmiger.

The next Drive Technology Insight lands in 2028, but you don’t have to wait to start the conversation. Watch the highlights from the day and see how engineers are tackling motion challenges head-on.

Want to review the performance of your drive system? You can talk to our engineers directly.

16/06/2026

Calling surgical robot manufacturers: talk to us at the Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics, 23 – 26 June 2026.

At the event, you can ask maxon UK's lead engineer for the medical sector, Matthew Dean, presenting in this post's video, about integration-ready robot joints.

Along with faster development time and the assurance that testing and conformance is already achieved, maxon's robot joints can optimise precision and efficiency for robot developers.

Matthew will be joined by maxon Medical Unit Business Development Engineer Dario Renggli at the event, taking place at the Royal Geographical Society, London, presented by the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery at Imperial College London.

We look forward to meeting you at the Hamlyn Symposium!

12/06/2026

Aerospace manufacturers can’t compromise on safety and reliability, and this includes the drive systems used across an aircraft.

In aviation, maxon drives are used in systems ranging from cockpit controls through to the landing gear, or valves within the onboard climate system, through to fuel valve actuation.

Whether these systems are critical to maintain safe flight or vital to optimise passenger comfort and safety, reliability is always essential.

That’s why all maxon’s components for aviation are tested according to DO-160G and certified in accordance with EN 9100.

Across aerospace applications, including drones, urban air mobility, and space technology, 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.

The result is a complete, tested, and ready-to-integrate actuator and sub-assembly, saving time and resources for aerospace manufacturers, and ensuring optimum performance and reliability.

Find out more - talk directly to our engineers at the Farnborough International Airshow, 20-24 July, Hall 1, Stand 1053.

What’s the maximum cable length you can use with a brushless DC motor?You might be surprised to learn that even cables u...
10/06/2026

What’s the maximum cable length you can use with a brushless DC motor?

You might be surprised to learn that even cables up to 100 metres long can be used - though this requires a perfect installation for trouble-free performance.

While standard cables used by BLDC motors and sensors often have lengths of 30cm up to 3m, longer cables can be used if required, trouble-free, providing the correct installation procedures are followed.

Contrary to wide belief, the signal’s voltage drop on long cables is not usually the root cause of a problematic installation. However, attention should be paid to encoder/sensor supply voltage, encoder signal type, bus interfaces, and EMI influence.

Read our concise explainer to guide your trouble-free installation of longer cables for BLDC motors – https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w17W60

Meanwhile, if you would like to speak in-person to a technical engineer for advice about your drive system challenge, call maxon UK & Ireland on 01189 733337.

Surgical robot manufacturers are increasingly looking for integration-ready robot joints, but it’s vital that these syst...
09/06/2026

Surgical robot manufacturers are increasingly looking for integration-ready robot joints, but it’s vital that these systems can deliver precise motion and reliable performance.

The dexterity of surgical robots relies on their joints, comprising a motor, gear, position sensors, brakes, and controls.

For robot manufacturers, instead of developing robot joints in house, the advantage of working with a dedicated motion engineering partner to deliver a complete robot joint is faster development time with the assurance that testing and conformance is already achieved.

But, to optimise the joint design for a surgical robot, this also means delivering maximum precision and reliability within a compact, torque-dense footprint.

You can discover how to enhance the design of your surgical robots - talk to maxon’s engineers at the Hamlyn Symposium on Medical Robotics, taking place 23 – 26 June 2026 at the Royal Geographical Society, London.

At the Hamlyn Symposium, maxon UK's lead engineer for the medical sector, Matt Dean, along with maxon Medical Unit Business Development Engineer Dario Renggli, will present maxon’s HPJ High-Precision Joint module and the HEJ High-Efficiency Joint.

Matt and Dario will welcome discussion from visiting engineers and will answer your questions on robot joint design and integration challenges. See you there!

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.

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