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4 mm
Diameter of our smallest member of the maxon motor family: the brushless DC motor EC 4.
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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Maxon Inside

Putting motors to the test

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

On the efficiency of drive components

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