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Industrial
Precision. Reliability. High Dynamics.

Whether it's for positioning sensitive lenses in lasers or microscopes, the synchronised positioning and application of labels or for handling processes in post and package sorting centres  – outstanding, reliable running performances are essential at all times. Phytron's low-maintenance solutions are invaluable here, supporting companies worldwide in optimising their products and manufacturing processes.

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Harsh
Robust. Powerful. Reliable.

Robust design for environments up to IP 68 for use in food processing and the paper industry, for adjusting rotor blades in the aerospace industry or positioning scanners in deep drilling technology. In these and other applications where there are high temperatures, ambient pressures and vibration loads or contact with aggressive chemicals, Phytron's stepper motors and controls carry out their work precisely and reliably.

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Extreme
Accuracy. Reliability. Cleanliness.

Scientific experiments are projects which often have an uncertain outcome. The reliable solutions provided by Phytron are thus all the more important – for moving optical elements in measurement technology, for example, or for adjusting a mirror in a particle accelerator or transporting frozen samples in liquid nitrogen at below  -200°C. The combination of all sorts of extreme requirements is a challenge that Phytron also meets in the fields of optics and analysis technology with individual solutions, high levels of precision and the finest step resolution.

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Space
Wide Temperature Range. Minimised Outgassing Rates.

More than 30 years of experience and more than 500 Phytron motors in space. By using only ECSS-compliant materials and optimised design, Phytron's space-certified drives meet the demanding requirements for use in an ultra-high vacuum whilst ensuring optimised weight, low magnetic radiation, outstanding precision and extraordinary robustness. 

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Inside Phytron – Virtual Tour

Welcome to the world of Phytron – right at our production site in Maisach near Munich. Take an interactive 360° tour and discover our modern production facilities, advanced technologies, and the dedication of our skilled team. Here, precision is created step by step – entirely in-house. From the first idea through design, machining, assembly, and final testing, every process is driven by passion, expertise, and the highest quality standards. The result: customized motion control solutions for the most demanding environments – from vacuum and cryogenic conditions all the way to space.

Phytron a step ahead.

Golden Precision for the Moon – Phytron phySPACE Motors on Board NASA’s CLPS Mission

 

When NASA lands scientific instruments on the Moon through its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, German high technology is on board – literally.
Phytron supplies high-precision stepper motors for an instrument developed by the University of Bern, which is scheduled to land near the lunar South Pole in 2029 with Blue Ghost Mission 4 (Firefly Aerospace, USA).

For decades, Phytron has been developing motion solutions that perform reliably under the most extreme conditions – from cryogenic research to deep space missions. With CLPS, our drives once again reach new horizons – this time with a golden touch.

 Read the full story: https://www.phytron.de/maerkte/luft-und-raumfahrt/nasas-clps/
 Contact: sales@phytron.de

Phytro at the Space Tech Expo 

 

Where precision meets space. 

Phytron will be exhibiting at Space Tech Expo Europe 2026, Europe’s leading event for the space industry.

 Bremen, Germany
 November 17–19, 2026
 Hall 5, Booth M44

Discover our high-precision motion control solutions engineered for space applications. From stepper motors designed for vacuum and extreme environments to reliable drive electronics, Phytron provides solutions for demanding applications in satellites, spacecraft, scientific instruments, and space research.

Whether it’s precise positioning, reliable motion in vacuum, or operation under challenging environmental conditions, Phytron delivers motion technology engineered for space.

Schedule a meeting in advance:
sales(at)phytron.de

We look forward to meeting you in Bremen!

 

 

Phytron Stepper Motor in James Webb Space Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope developed by Space Agencies in Europe, USA and Canada is meant to research the oldest galaxies in the universe. On board is a Phytron geared stepper-motor specifically developed for cryogenic applications. The actuator drives the novel cryogenic refocusing mechanism (RMA) in the NIRSpec (Near Infrared Spectrograph).

≫ Informational Document about the refocussing mechanism (RMA)

≫ More about NIRSpec

Image of James Webb Space Telescopes in Space
© National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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