MassRobotics and maxon announced a partnership to support the robotics innovation ecosystem. Specifically, they aim for collaboration and exploration of motion control technologies around automation and manufacturing-related applications.
maxon has extensive expertise and knowledge of electric drives. Accordingly, this partnership will support and advance the latest innovations and technologies in motion control with automation-focused companies in the robotics sector.
Boston-based MassRobotics is the first and largest independent nonprofit robotics startup escalator in the world. Its mission is to grow and support robotics innovators and entrepreneurs.
On the other hand, maxon is a leader in the development of high-precision electric drive systems. Particularly, these systems combine brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, sensors, spindle drives, and control electronics into complete mechatronic drive systems. For more than 60 years, businesses from a wide range of industries, including medical technology, robotics, industrial automation, mobility, and aerospace, place their trust in maxon’s reliable drive systems.
Advanced Control, Drive System Requirements
“The growing demand within the automation space for robots to perform more complex tasks requires advanced controls and drive systems,” said Tom Ryden, executive director, MassRobotics. “MassRobotics’ partnership with maxon gives our startups and other partners access to global control technologies to help the robotics industry continue to advance motion-related hardware.”
This time, maxon teams up with MassRobotics and the other companies, organizations, and leading research centers that it works with to create new innovations across a wide range of applications, especially in the medical and mobility robotic markets. As a global company, maxon can leverage qualified suppliers, standard and customized products, as well as validated processes.
With full engineering design services, technology development, and drive system manufacturing capabilities in Massachusetts, maxon helps design engineers reduce their time-to-market.
“maxon is excited to partner with MassRobotics to push the boundaries of technology working with the robotics community on advancements in this fast-growing robotics industry,” said Chris Blake, CEO at maxon USA.