Colleen Anderson (from left), director of community and events at MassRobotics, Biren Patel, business development manager at maxon, Debora Setters, national marketing manager at maxon, Carsten Horn, application engineering manager at maxon, and Juan Necochea, director of strategic partnerships at MassRobotics, are collaborating in the robotics sector.

MassRobotics, maxon collaborate to support robotics innovation

April 27, 2023
The partnership will explore motion-control technologies in manufacturing applications

MassRobotics and maxon are partnering to support the robotics innovation ecosystem through collaboration and exploration of motion-control technologies around automation and manufacturing-related applications. With maxon’s expertise and knowledge of electric drives, this partnership will focus on the robotics sector.

MassRobotics’ mission is to grow and support robotics innovators and entrepreneurs. Maxon combines brushed and brushless dc motors, gearheads, sensors, spindle drives and control electronics into complete mechatronic drive systems for industries such as robotics, industrial automation and aerospace.

“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.”

Maxon plans to team up with MassRobotics and other companies, organizations, and research centers to create new innovations across a range of applications. “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.

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