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Precious Metal vs. Graphite Brushes

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

Made for extreme environments

John Manchester, Engineering Operations Director at Gibson Technology Limited explains in the interview why drives by maxon are suited for the electronic throttle adjustment in the V8 engine of the racing cars.
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Guest Blog
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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The grimsel electric racing car broke the world record for acceleration by an electric car with maxon motors on board!

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A new friend
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A new friend

Pepper wants to be an entertainer, a friend and a member of the family.
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Expert Blog
Expert Blog

Revival of Exhibitions

maxon sales engineer Felix Hergers thoughts on exhibitions.
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Felix Herger
Felix Herger Sales Manager
Maxon Inside
Maxon Inside

Putting motors to the test

maxon motor has an in-house development laboratory where motors and gearheads are subjected to harsh testing.
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Expert Blog
Expert Blog

"On the rim of the Valles Marineris"

Robin Phillips, Aerospace Project Manager at maxon motor ag in Sachseln (Switzerland), comments to three controversial theses on the subject of hypersonic flights and manned trips to Mars and to the Moon.
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Robin Phillips
Robin Phillips Aerospace Specialist
One wheelchair for all situations
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One wheelchair for all situations

Students at the ETHZ have developed a wheelchair that can climb stairs. Is this the future means of transport for persons with walking disabilities?
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Expert Blog
Expert Blog

On the efficiency of drive components

maxon expert Urs Kafader shares his knowledge.
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Urs Kafader
Urs Kafader Head of Training at maxon
Getting a second grip on life
Story

Getting a second grip on life

The high-tech Michelangelo Hand prosthesis gives back quality of life to people who lose a hand.
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Maxon Inside
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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Story
Story

Hope for cardiac patients

Intra-aortic pump powered by miniature brushless DC motors provides heart failure patients an aid to help hearts rest and heal.
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Electronic convertible dining table move by maxon brushless DC motors

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