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Once again, NASA relies on maxon drives
Swiss manufacturer maxon supplies several drives specifically developed for the Perseverance rover.
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The Story of Paul - Premature Baby Simulator with maxon motors
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The invisible door opener
Elevators travel up and down all day long. Who actually stops to think about the little motors that open and close the doors?
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Europe is searching for life on Mars
Was there once life on Mars? Or does it perhaps still exist under the surface? The ExoMars rover may hold the key to solving this great puzzle.
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Easy Rider
Snow, ice and sand are the natural enemies of many bikers. A trend from the USA in spite of these elements: fat bikes.
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Maxon Inside
Taking a closer look at blood
High-tech machines analyze human blood samples, detect coagulation disorders and thus help to save lives.
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Twenty-twenty vision
While robotic assistance systems are available for most types of surgery today, eye surgery used to be an exception. A Dutch company has changed that.
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Playing with water
A look at maxon Germany, where engineers work on complex solutions for gigantic water shows.
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Competition of the bionic athletes
At the first Cybathlon games, teams from all over the world showed how advanced prosthetics and assistive technology has become.
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“I just want to walk, walk, walk”
Since a car accident Andre van Rüschen can no longer feel his legs. In spite of this, he still walks every day.
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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.
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Young Engineers Program
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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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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