maxon Group, a Swiss-based leader in high-precision drive systems, has acquired a minority stake in Synapticon, a German provider of intelligent motion control solutions with integrated safety features.
The strategic collaboration aims to jointly develop high-performance drive solutions that combine the strengths of both companies, with a focus on integrated functional safety. Synapticon’s “software-first” approach and compact motion control technologies are already benefiting customers by enabling highly integrated solutions in areas such as robotic arms, autonomous transport systems, and complex industrial machinery.
This investment is a significant step for maxon, addressing the increasing demand for functional safety in high-tech industries. The partnership will strengthen maxon’s standing as a provider of future-proof drive systems in expanding markets such as robotics, medical technology, intralogistics, and industrial automation. maxon’s motion control products are already utilized by prominent robotics firms, including in Shadow Robot’s DEX-EE dexterous robotic hand and Hexagon’s AEON humanoid robot.
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“Our collaboration with Synapticon opens new possibilities for expanding our expertise in highly integrated drive systems. It enables us to offer even more powerful and safer solutions to our customers.”
Dr. Stefan Müller, CTO of maxon Group
“This partnership with maxon is of great strategic importance for Synapticon. Together, we will push the boundaries of motion control even further. The market opportunities arising from this collaboration are tremendous.”
Nikolai Ensslen, CEO of Synapticon
