Precision drives for lab automation

The keystone to a functioning laboratory system

Modern laboratories must operate efficiently, reliably, and with precision. Trust in equipment is crucial for tasks such as decapping, liquid handling, sample management, and centrifugation. To ensure optimal performance, maxon drives play a vital role in lab automation equipment. Learn more about why our motors are the keystone of any laboratory instrument.

Precision drives for lab automation

The keystone to a functioning laboratory system

Modern laboratories must operate efficiently, reliably, and with precision. Trust in equipment is crucial for tasks such as decapping, liquid handling, sample management, and centrifugation. To ensure optimal performance, maxon drives play a vital role in lab automation equipment. Learn more about why our motors are the keystone of any laboratory instrument.

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How do maxon drives increase workflow efficiency?

The highly dynamic drive solutions from maxon enhance laboratory automation by increasing throughput and improving workflow efficiency. With their high quality and power density, they are designed for reliability, reducing downtime and maintenance demands while fitting within limited spaces. Meet our experts as they explain four specific areas of lab automation in terms of drive technology.

Expert talk

How do maxon drives increase workflow efficiency?

The highly dynamic drive solutions from maxon enhance laboratory automation by increasing throughput and improving workflow efficiency. With their high quality and power density, they are designed for reliability, reducing downtime and maintenance demands while fitting within limited spaces. Meet our experts as they explain four specific areas of lab automation in terms of drive technology.

Liquid Handling
Precision is paramount in liquid handling, where even the smallest error in volume can compromise results. maxon drives ensure precise control over X/Y/Z movements and liquid dispensing, achieving accuracy down to nanoliters.
Sample Handling
In sample handling, consistent reliability ensures that no sample is ever compromised. maxon drives provide the essential repeatability and long-term durability needed for dependable sample distribution.
Centrifuge
Effective centrifugation depends on maintaining precise speed control under varying loads. maxon drives offer unmatched power density and torque, enabling exact speed control and reliable performance.
Decapping
Tight seals on sample caps require significant torque to remove without disrupting sample integrity. maxon’s high-torque drives excel in decapping, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted lab operations.

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Key challenges in laboratories

Our whitepaper delves into the challenges identified by laboratory professionals, such as the need for higher throughput and productivity. And it explores how advanced drive technology can significantly enhance instrument efficiency and reliability.

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Key challenges in laboratories

Our whitepaper delves into the challenges identified by laboratory professionals, such as the need for higher throughput and productivity. And it explores how advanced drive technology can significantly enhance instrument efficiency and reliability.

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maxon products for lab automation

For precision in liquid handling, our 8 mm and 16 mm motors fit perfectly into the standardized 9 mm and 18 mm cassette grid. Combined with ceramic lead screws for syringe pumps, they ensure accurate and repeatable liquid dispensing. With the MiniMacs6 multi-axis controller for X/Y/Z movements, these configurations ensure accurate and reliable manipulation across all axes.
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ECX SPEED 16

  • Standard- and HighPower Version
  • up to 70'000 rpm
  • up to 16 mNm
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DCX 22

  • Graphite-or precious metal brushes
  • up to 18'000 rpm
  • up to 32,2 mNm
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MiniMacsS6-AMP-4/50/10

  • 12 … 60 VDC
  • up to 10 A
  • up to 6 axes
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ECX SPEED 8+GP 8S C+ENX 8

  • Up to 32mm diameter
  • Spindle : Ceramic / Metal
  • Customisable pitch
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In sample handling, our DT and ECX flat motors are designed for seamless integration into robotic arms, extending even to complete robotic joints. These motors deliver the necessary robustness, torque, and precision for continuous and repetitive sample manipulation.
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EC frameless DT

  • ∅42 … 90 mm
  • up to 15'000 rpm
  • up to 2'900 mNm
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ECX FLAT Motors

  • ∅22 … 42 mm
  • up to 15'000 rpm
  • up to 214 mNm
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Robotic Joint 60

  • 65 Nm peak @1.8 kg
  • “zero” backlash, hollow shaft
  • Optional brake, EtherCAT controller and torque sensor
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Our EC-I and EC-Flat motor range is engineered for centrifuges, delivering high torque and speeds of up to 15,000 rpm, combined with sinusoidal speed control via the ESCON 2. This ensures precise and vibration-free operation, essential for high-performance centrifugation, and accommodates requirements up to 4.5 Nm.
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EC-i Range

  • ∅20 … 52 mm
  • up to 15'000 rpm
  • up to 649 mNm
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EC fl. Frameless Range

  • ∅ 43 ... 90 mm
  • up to 10`000 rpm
  • up to 1`010 mNm
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ESCON 2

  • sinusoidal Commutation
  • up to 180 W
  • Compact, powerful 4-quadrant PWM servo controllers
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EC- i110

EC-i 110

  • □ 110mm XS / S / L
  • Up to 3477 rpm
  • Up to 5.54 Nm
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Decapping benefits from automation to prevent human error and reduce health risks. Our EPOS4 Micro and ECX08 motors are ideal for 96-channel decappers, offering precise control and power in a compact form. For handheld solutions, the DCX12, combined with the GPX12 gearbox, provides the ideal size and torque for efficient, handheld automated decapping.
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EPOS 4 Micro

  • positioning controller,
  • 32x22mm, CANopen
  • for DC and BLDC motors
  • up to 120 W
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ECX SPEED8 + GPX8

  • ∅8 mm, brushless DC motor
  • gear reduction: 4 ... 1024
  • up to 100 mNm
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DCX12 + GPX12

  • ∅12 mm brushed DC motor
  • gear reduction:3,9 ... 1526
  • up to 350 mNm
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SLAS 2025 International
Conference & Exhibition

Visit maxon at Booth #2916 at SLAS in San Diego, CA from January 25 – 29. Come see our latest developments in drive technology for the Lab Automation industry and meet our technology experts to discuss your specific application needs. We’ll be showcasing our extensive line of DC brushed and brushless motors, gears and positioning controllers. Let’s get your ideas moving!

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