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The delivery robots are coming!

People look up at the sky and see more and more drones. Yet the breakthrough for delivery robots will take place on the ground.

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Expert Blog

Power density in robotics - a question of torque

Inspection robots for pipes and ducts, rescue robots in disaster areas, or humanoid robots – they all have one thing in common: They are mobile robots that aid humans. We explain some of their requirements for drive technology in detail.

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Expert Blog

Precious Metal vs. Graphite Brushes

Sales engineer Angelica Perzan on the two types of brushes for DC motors.

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Angelica Perzan Sales Engineer

Expert Blog

Brushed vs. brushless DC motors

Which commutation system is better?

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Angelica Perzan Sales Engineer

Maxon Inside

The right controller for your motor

"Precise control engineering is the prerequisite for robotics and automation", says Daniel Hug, Product Manager for Electronics and Systems Technology.

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Expert Blog

Powered by maxon

If small electrical motors make a large contribution...

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Felix Herger Sales Manager

Expert Blog

On the efficiency of drive components

maxon expert Urs Kafader shares his knowledge.

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Urs Kafader Head of Training at maxon

Guest Blog

1-Q vs. 4-Q controllers

Often times, customers will come to us asking for guidance on what type of controller they need for their application, and one of the many factors things to consider when recommending a controller would be whether it is a 1Q or a 4Q controller.

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