FAULHABER :: High-Precision Miniature & Micro Drive Systems

FAULHABER is a globally recognized German manufacturer of high-precision miniature and micro drive systems. Founded in 1947 by Dr. Fritz Faulhaber, the company is headquartered in Schönaich, Germany, and operates as part of the FAULHABER GROUP, which includes Micro Precision Systems (MPS) in Switzerland. With production facilities in Germany, Hungary, Romania, and China, plus sales and support offices across Europe, North America, Asia, and other regions, FAULHABER serves customers in over 30 countries. The company specializes in innovative, high-performance drive solutions that combine exceptional power density, precision, reliability, and compact size. Its core philosophy focuses on sustainable innovation and creating positive long-term impact through precision motion technology. FAULHABER products are engineered for demanding applications in medical technology, aerospace, laboratory automation, optics, metrology, industrial automation, and especially robotics, where its components enable complex, high-accuracy movements in extremely small packages.

Although FAULHABER does not produce complete robots or robotic arms, its drive systems are critical enablers for modern robot-based products and applications. The company supplies a comprehensive portfolio of miniature motors, precision gearheads, encoders, linear actuators, and integrated drive electronics that power everything from humanoid robot hands and prosthetic limbs to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), agricultural robots, inspection crawlers, remote-controlled vehicles, and compact industrial robotic systems.

Key robot-based offerings include:

• Brushless DC Motors (BX4, BXT, BXI series) and DC Motors (CR, SR, SXR, GXR series) — offering high torque, smooth operation (no cogging in many models), high efficiency, and long service life in diameters as small as 3 mm.
• Precision Planetary Gearheads (GPT series) and other gear technologies that deliver high reduction ratios, zero-backlash options, and exceptional power transmission in miniature form.
• Integrated Drive Systems such as the new BXI series, specifically developed for human-like movements in robotic hands and prosthetics. These combine motor, gearhead, encoder, and motion controller in one compact unit with advanced control for precise force feedback and dexterity.
• Encoders, Motion Controllers (MC 360x series), and Drive Electronics that enable accurate position, speed, and torque control with interfaces supporting RS232, CAN, and EtherCAT.
• Customized and modified solutions tailored for specific robotic challenges, including harsh environments (sewer inspection, underwater, explosive ordnance disposal), high-dynamic logistics picking robots (such as the TORU system), AGVs/AMRs, smart farming equipment, and AI-driven research robots.

FAULHABER components excel in applications requiring minimal installation space, dynamic start/stop operation, high endurance, low maintenance, and precise control. Notable case studies include drives for sewer inspection robots, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) vehicles, myoelectric prosthetic hands, picker robots for e-commerce logistics, underwater fish-like robots, and advanced humanoid hand prototypes. The company’s Drive Calculator tool, extensive webinar library, technical tutorials, and “Drive Time” video series support engineers in selecting and optimizing drives for robotic projects. With a strong emphasis on quality, compliance, and sustainability, FAULHABER continues to push the boundaries of miniature drive technology, making sophisticated robotics more reliable, compact, and capable across industries.