Our Story
Adams-Maxwell was founded in 1976 by Harris Adams with a simple mission: build reliable coil winding equipment and stand behind it with real engineering support.
We're proud that Adams Maxwell coils are aboard NASA's Voyager 1—the most distant human-made object in existence, currently traveling through interstellar space. Launched on September 5, 1977, Voyager continues its journey with our precision components, a testament to the reliability and durability we build into every product.
What started in 1976 in a small Culver City, California shop has grown into a three-generation family business serving aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, renewable energy, and audio industries worldwide. Unlike larger manufacturers who outsource production and route support through call centers, we build every machine ourselves and provide direct access to the engineers who designed them.
After 50 years, our values haven't changed: quality craftsmanship, honest pricing, and genuine support. That's why customers who bought their first machine decades ago keep coming back—and why industry leaders from SpaceX to GE trust Adams Maxwell for their precision winding needs.
Core Capabilities
Over 50 years of engineering and manufacturing experience with custom design flexibility for low- to high-volume production.
Custom Coil Winding
Precision winding for coils, transformers, and inductors of all sizes and specifications—from ultra-fine AWG 56 medical wire to heavy gauge AWG 5 power applications.
Transformer Manufacturing
Custom and standard transformer solutions including power, audio, pulse, and isolation types. Capacities from 10 mW to 10 kVA with multiple core materials.
Inductor & Choke Fabrication
High-quality magnetic components for power conversion and signal filtering. Custom inductance ranges for high-current and high-frequency applications.
Design & Prototyping
Full in-house electromagnetic design, CAD modeling, simulation, testing, and rapid prototyping capabilities for OEM and R&D applications.
Quality Assurance
ISO 9001:2015 compliant inspection and electrical testing. NIST-traceable calibration ensures reliability and consistency for aerospace and defense requirements.
Magnetic Assemblies
Integrated magnetics and encapsulated components for aerospace, defense, and industrial automation applications.
Three Generations of Excellence
Family ownership means long-term thinking and personal accountability
Harris Adams
Founded the company with a focus on precision engineering and direct customer relationships that remain our core values today.
Allen Adams
Expanded the product line and modernized manufacturing while preserving the hands-on engineering culture.
Cameron Adams
Leading the next chapter with fresh perspectives on digital capabilities and customer experience.
What We Stand For
To deliver precision electromagnetic solutions that power innovation and performance across industries—with a commitment to quality, reliability, and customer partnership.
Quality
Every machine is built to last. We control the entire manufacturing process from raw materials to final QC testing in our California facility.
Dependability
Our customers depend on us to deliver products and support when it matters. We stand by our machines, our lead times, and our promises.
Ease of Use
Even with sophisticated machinery, usability matters. Our designs minimize complexity—whether it's setup, control, or maintenance.
Customer Focus
Listening, adapting, and solving problems for the user are at the heart of what we do. Our heritage is built on being responsive to real needs.
Value
We seek to offer unmatched price-performance. Not just low cost, but high return for the investment in reliability, support, and outcome.
Integrity
Transparency in dealings, responsibility for what we produce, and standing behind our work. That's how we've operated for 48 years.
