maxon showcases drive technologies at Hannover Messe

At Hannover Messe 2026, taking place from April 20 to 24, maxon introduces an updated portfolio of drive systems, robotics solutions and industrial electronics. The event serves as a platform to demonstrate practical applications and technological developments for industrial and automated environments.

Context and technology positioning
In a context shaped by the expansion of advanced automation and robotic systems, maxon highlights solutions combining precision, energy efficiency and functional safety. The objective is to address increasing requirements for performance, integration and reliability in both industrial and robotic applications.

Robotics solutions and drive systems
The portfolio includes robotic solutions based on High Efficiency Joints (HEJ), designed for applications such as humanoid robotics and systems operating in unstructured environments. The HEJ 90 and the more compact HEJ 70 illustrate the evolution toward modular and space-efficient designs.

In the field of drive systems, maxon presents a range of electric motors combined with gearboxes and sensors. Examples include the EC frameless DT 50 M, designed for easy integration through the separation of stator and rotor, and the ECX PRIME 16L, a long version of a brushless ironless motor optimized for high efficiency and compactness.

Gearboxes and industrial solutions
The GSW series of strain wave gearboxes is designed to transmit high torque with precision and efficiency. At Hannover Messe, the GSW 20 is showcased in combination with ECX PRIME drives.

For industrial applications, the IDX series provides plug-and-play solutions suitable for environments such as intralogistics and autonomous systems. The IDX 70 Safe Control integrates functional safety up to SIL3 / PL e, Category 3.

Electronics and system integration
The electronics portfolio includes controllers such as the EPOS4 Compact 60/20 STO with Safe Torque Off functionality, as well as compact solutions like ESCON2 Nano and ESCON2 Micro. The MiniMACS6 multi-axis controller, now available with PROFINET interface, enables flexible control of complex systems.

maxon also presents its predictive maintenance solution, maxon MIND, which leverages motor data as a source for operational diagnostics and performance monitoring.

Industrial collaboration and applications
Through its subsidiary Parvalux, specialized in geared motors, maxon offers combined solutions for applications such as railway systems and medical equipment. Integrations between maxon and Parvalux products demonstrate modular system architectures tailored to various use cases.

Demonstrations and implementation
The stand features live demonstrations showcasing drive systems in operation across different application scenarios. These demonstrations highlight integration capabilities, performance and system reliability.

Practical information
maxon is exhibiting at Hannover Messe 2026 from April 20 to 24 in Hall 13, Stand C51, where technical teams are available to present solutions and discuss industrial applications.

Edited by Maria Brueva, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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