In September, maxon motor opened a new production building in Sachseln, as was reported in a press release. From October, the existing production lines, temporarily hosted elsewhere on the campus in Sachseln, will be moved to the new Technology Center IV. Additionally, new drive systems are to be produced there, for example, for medical technology, robotics or the automotive industry. One of new assembly lines being created in the new space will produce special motors needed for highly dynamic shock absorbers in luxury sports cars.
The new Technology Center IV building offers 2,400 square meters of floorspace. It features an efficient ground water heat pump and photovoltaic system, with maxon having invested 16 million Swiss francs in the Center.
“With the new building, we are making another huge leap regarding sustainability and the environment,” said site manager Daniel von Wyl. “On this site, maxon is now already producing as much power as approx. 100 single-family houses. With the additional production floorspace in TC IV, we have created the prerequisites for new products and projects.”
The Technology Center IV replaces maxon motor’s oldest production hall. This is the spot where the Obwalden company’s success story started 60 years ago. In the beginning, shearing foils for razors were produced here using galvanic processes.
