maxon Group acquires minority stake in Synapticon

The maxon Group, a Swiss leader in high-precision drive systems, has acquired a minority stake in Germany-based Synapticon, a provider of intelligent motion control solutions with integrated safety functions. While financial details were not disclosed, the collaboration aims to jointly develop high-performance drive solutions that integrate functional safety by combining components from both companies. This partnership allows maxon to expand its expertise in highly integrated drive systems and offer more powerful and safer solutions to customers, particularly in fast-growing sectors such as robotics, medical technology, intralogistics, and industrial automation. Synapticon’s “software-first” approach focuses on compact, intelligent motion control technologies used in robotic arms, autonomous transport, and complex industrial machinery. The collaboration enables efficient development of existing products and alignment with new applications, addressing increasing functional safety requirements in high-tech industries. Both companies view the partnership as strategically important, with Synapticon’s CEO emphasizing the significant market opportunities and potential to advance motion control technology. Additionally, Synapticon’s CEO