Equimax

Equimax is a European technology company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, that specializes in the design and manufacturing of high‑performance electric motors and power electronics for aerospace, industrial robotics, and UAV applications. Founded in 2007 by former engineers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, the company originally focused on developing brushed-less motors with low noise and high efficiency. Over the past decade, Equimax has expanded its product line to include micro‑scale motors, driver ICs, and firmware solutions tailored for autonomous systems.

Equimax’s flagship product series, the EQX line, offers continuous power outputs ranging from 0.5 to 12 kW and features modular thermal management, which allows integration into tightly constrained airframes. In 2015 the firm gained recognition for its first commercial implementation of a brushless motor in a commercial quadcopter, achieving a 30% improvement in energy efficiency over competitors. Later collaborations with the European Space Agency helped refine motor controllers for low‑gravity environments, leading to the development of the SpaceEqui series, now used in prototype satellite propulsion systems.

In addition to hardware, Equimax provides training workshops and a development toolkit that supports the open‑source community, enabling researchers, hobbyists, and manufacturers to prototype novel motion‑control applications. The company’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its use of recyclable materials and an industry‑accredited carbon‑neutral manufacturing process.