A modular transmission system for the production of a plurality of modular transmission units that are modified for different applications purposes, comprising a transmission input and transmission output a power transmitting element comprising a mechanical transmission part that is arranged in a housing part and that forms with the latter a basic transmission module that includes at least one input and one output, and a control and supply unit integrated into the basic transmission module. The logic, control and supply units are arranged beneath the power transmitting element of the basic transmission module.