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6072 Sachseln

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Nature Head Office
Year established 1961
Legal form Limited company
Activity (NOG08) Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers (271100)
See the Kompass classification
Corporate capital 2,000,000 CHF
Handelsregister-Nr. CHE-106.842.848
VAT no CHE-106.842.848 MwSt
No employees (address) Not declared 
No employees 2800 Employees
Kompass ID? CH017115
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The Swiss specialist for quality drives
maxon is a developer and manufacturer of brushed and brushless DC motors, as well as gearheads, encoders, controllers, and entire mechatronic systems. maxon drives are used wherever the requirements are particularly high: in NASA's Mars rovers, in surgical power tools, in humanoid robots, and in precision industrial applications, for example. To maintain its leadership in this demanding market, the company invests a considerable share of its annual revenue in research and development. Worldwide, maxon has more than 2800 employees at nine production sites and is represented by sales companies in more than 30 countries.

Our promise to our customers
Integrated drive solutions, uncompromising quality, and pioneering innovation.
We develop innovative mechatronic drive systems in close collaboration with our customers. True to our Swiss roots, we strive for uncompromising quality. We do not give up until we have found the perfect drive solution for every application. As a privately-owned business, we are independent and able to make decisions quickly in the best interest of our customers.
Find out more on www.maxongroup.com

Subsidiary company:
• maxon motor gmbh, Truderinger Strasse 210, 81825 München (DE), Tel: +49/89 - 42 04 93 -0, Fax: +49/89 - 42 04 93 -40, E-mail: info@maxonmotor.de
• maxon motor GmbH, Untere Ziel 1, 79350 Sexau (DE), Tel: +49/7641 - 91 14 -0, Fax: +49/7641 - 91 14 14
• maxon motor italia S.r.l., Via Sirtori 35, 20017 Rho MI (IT), Tel: +39 02 93580588, Fax: +39 02 93580473
• maxon motor benelux B.V., Josink Kolkweg 38, 7545 PR Enschede (NL), Tel: +31 (53) 744 0 744, info@maxonmotor.nl
• maxon motor ibérica s.a., C/ Polo Norte nº 9, 28850 Torrejón de Ardoz (ES), Tel: +34/91 - 656 49 73, Fax: +34/91 - 656 48 72, E-mail: cano.m@maxonmotor.es
• DJ Stork Drives AB, Box 1158, Solna Strandväg 116, 171 54 Solna (SE), Tel: +46/8 - 635 60 00, Fax: +46/8 - 635 60 01, info@storkdrives.se
• maxon motor uk ltd, Maxon House, Hogwood Lane, Finchampstead, Berkshire, RG40 4QW (GB), Tel: +44/1189 - 73 33 37, Fax: +44/1189 - 73 74 72, E-mail: sales@maxonmotor.co.uk
• maxon precision motors inc., 101 Waldron Road, Fall River, MA 02720 (US), Tel: +1/508 - 677 0520, Fax: +1/508 - 677 0530, Internet: http://www.maxonmotorusa.com
• maxon motor Australia Pty Ltd, Unit 1, 12-14 Beaumont Road, Mt Kuring-Gai NSW 2080 (AU), Tel: +61 2 9457 7477, Fax: +61 2 9457 8366, sales.au@maxonmotor.com
• maxon motor Taiwan, 6F.-7, No. 16, Lane 609, Sec. 5, Sec. 5, Chongxin Rd. Sanchong, Dist., New Taipei City 241 (TW), Tel: +886 (2) 2999 3558, Fax: +886 (2) 2999 7268, info.tw@maxonmotor.com
• maxon japan corporation, 5-1-15 Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-0022 (JP), Tel: +81/3 - 3350 42 61, Fax: +81/3 - 3350 42 30, E-mail: info@maxonjapan.co.jp
• maxon motor Korea, 27, Banpo-daero 14-gil, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, Korea 06652 (KR), Tel: +82/2 - 3486 3441, Fax: +82 (2) 3486 8836, E-mail: info@maxonmotor.co.kr
• maxon motor (Suzhou) Co., Ltd, 2nd Floor, Block No. 5, Shishan Industrial Park No. 9-1 Zhuyuan Road, Suzhou New District, 215011 Jiangsu Province (CN), Tel: +86/512-6809 75 96, Fax: +86/512-6809 76 91, E-mail: info@maxonmotor.com.cn

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• KPMG AG, Luzern

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  • Oct 13 2019
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    Swiss racer Sébastien Buemi is now a member of the maxon family

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    Drive specialist maxon and Swiss car racer Sébastien Buemi team up to share their passion for precision, efficiency, and e-mobility.
    Racer Sébastien Buemi knows what precision and efficiency are. After all, the former F1 driver has already won 13 races in the new Formula E and was the world champion in 2016. Being fast is not enough to be a front runner in this fully electric race series, a driver must also be efficient with the available energy, or the battery will be empty before he reaches the finish line. That's why Sébastien Buemi is a perfect match for maxon, whose high-end electric motors can be found not just in Mars rovers, but also in the Ad-Blue injection systems used in Formula 1 race cars... read more
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  • May 7 2019
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    CYBATHLON and maxon: Getting ready for round two

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    The second CYBATHLON is going to take place on May 2 and 3, 2020. Once again, people with physical disabilities compete against each other in exciting races—supported by state-of-the-art technical assistance systems. There are new challenges for the contestants and the engineers in all disciplines. As a Presenting Partner, maxon is at the forefront.
    Overcoming everyday obstacles and driving technological development: For the first event 2016 in Zurich, the CYBATHLON set the bar high–and cleared it with ease. With a sold-out arena, enthusiastic teams, and global media coverage, it comes as no surprise that ETH Zurich decided to continue the CYBATHLON. The organizers have set their sights even higher for the second installment... read more
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  • May 7 2019
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    How e-mobility will change our world

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    It's a silent revolution. However, it can't be stopped: People are increasingly using electrical power for personal transportation and for moving goods, creating new requirements for drive technology.
    Fifty years ago, who would have thought that a family could go on a road trip in their car without burning a drop of gasoline? Or that even untrained cyclists could tour the mountains? Or that pulling weeds could be a task for robots, not people? These are only three of many examples that show the influence of electric drive systems on our daily lives and our mobility.... read more
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  • Apr 1 2019
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    More drive power on all levels.

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    Drive specialist maxon motor will be presenting exciting new products at the world's largest technology trade show. Some new products being featured include: flat motors with improved performance, a new line of modular industrial drives, as well as DC motors and angular gearheads from Parvalux, the latest addition to the maxon group.
    Powerful drives, high power density and easy integration — these keywords best describe this year's presence at the world's largest technology trade show in Hanover from April 1st – 5th. maxon motor will present new solutions that will benefit customers all over the world.
    Special attention should be paid to the new IDX line, a modular drive system for applications in industrial automation or logistics automation that consists of a motor and an integrated EPOS4 controller that can be used in a wide variety of applications. The IDX compact drives will be configurable online.... read more
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  • Jan 29 2019
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    maxon strengthens its presence in South East Asia

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    Together with its long-term partner Servo Dynamics, drive specialist maxon motor has founded a new sales company for the South East Asia region – a move that also takes into account the changed global economic situation.

    South East Asia is on an economic upswing. Countries such as Malaysia have high growth rates and are increasingly advancing into high-tech industries. DC motor and mechatronic system specialist maxon motor is therefore expanding its involvement in the region and now has its own sales company to represent it... read more
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    • Jan 16 2019
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      maxon acquires motor manufacturer Parvalux

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      The maxon motor group is adding another valuable new member: maxon acquired the British geared motor manufacturer Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd. The acquisition expands the maxon portfolio with powerful drives for applications in medical technology and industrial automation, among other fields.
      maxon motor, the specialist for mechatronic drive systems, acquired the British-based Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd. Parvalux has more than 70 years of experience in the development and production of brushed DC motors, AC motors, and gearheads. The company has 185 employees in three production sites in Bournemouth, Dorset. Parvalux generates revenues of 23 million British pounds annually, with just over 40% being exported around the world... read more
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    • Jan 16 2019
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      maxon launches additional EtherCAT motion controllers

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      With the EPOS4 series, maxon is offering a reliable and extremely versatile platform of high-performance motion controllers. It addresses the needs of system integrators and fulfills the requirements of a variety of applications, such as industrial automation, apparatus engineering, and robotics. The platform is now being complemented with two new Compact EtherCAT models.
      The highly successful EPOS4 positioning controllers made by maxon motor are scalable and consistently support a uniform set of functionalities and connection options. Modularity with different designs (module, compact, or encased version) ensures optimal integration in a wide variety of applications. The controllers offer excellent dynamic properties, control quality, and power density while requiring only minimal installation space. In addition, their automatic controller setting makes them ideally suited for easy control of both brushless (BLDC) and brushed DC motors... read more
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    • Nov 27 2018
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      Electric drives are taking over in passenger planes

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      Now Available: the latest issue of maxon’s driven magazine.
      In passenger aircrafts, small electric motors are taking over many tasks that used to be performed mechanically or hydraulically. This is a rapidly growing trend. Welcome on board!

      Air travel has become more and more common over the years with usage increasing annually. Prices are at a record low, and planes are becoming even more efficient – in part due to electric drive systems, which are replacing the old hydraulic systems. Several hundred drive systems are installed in every modern long-haul airliner these days. In the latest issue of our driven magazine, we show you where they are and how they work... read more
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    • Nov 22 2018
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      Swiss motor ventures deep under the surface of Mars

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      maxon is a part of NASA's InSight mission.
      In just a few days, the InSight probe will land on Mars to shed new light on the formation of rocky planets. The mission entails driving a measuring probe five meters deep into the Martian ground. maxon engineers pulled out all the stops to make their motor fit for the job.

      Tension is mounting among fans of space exploration, as the robotic InSight probe is scheduled to land on Mars on November 26. If all goes according to plan, the stationary lander will proceed to carry out various measurements over a period of two years and provide important insights into Mars and the formation of Earth. The mission is being conducted by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for NASA... read more
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    • Nov 9 2018
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      maxon motor opens Innovation Center at Lake Sarnen

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      The drive specialist is focusing its competences.
      After two years of construction, maxon motor ag opened its new Innovation Center at the headquarters in Sachseln, Switzerland. This new innovation center will house the production of microdrives for the medical technology industry. The drive specialist is also taking a look back at its storied past with the release of a new book.

      Swiss drive specialist maxon motor is adding another chapter to its ongoing success story: On Friday, November 9, 2018, the new Innovation Center opened at the company‘s headquarters in Sachseln, Switzerland. The new building will provide an environment for the focused collaboration of various research and development departments. The six-story building also offers space for the significantly expanded production of microdrives for use in medical technology. These drives are used in insulin pumps, medication delivery systems, or surgical robots. In order to fulfill the highest quality standards, maxon is integrating state-of-the-art cleanrooms into its production. With these expansions and upgrades, maxon is ready for future growth... read more
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    • Oct 25 2018
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      The first Mars helicopter will fly with maxon’s DC motors

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      NASA is again working with maxon motor.
      Two years from now, the US space agency NASA will send a new rover to the Red Planet. Included: a small helicopter, which will take the first aerial photos of Mars. The rotors will be controlled by robust DC motors from Switzerland.

      The US space agency NASA has announced that their Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will be sending a helicopter to the Red Planet on the upcoming Mars 2020 rover mission. It will land on Mars whilst attached to the bottom of the rover in February 2021. During the first 30 days of the mission it will undertake several autonomous flights, each lasting up to 90 seconds. We will receive inflight images of Mars back on Earth for the first time! The Mars helicopter technology will lay the way for many future scientific and exploratory missions to Mars. Similar robots could serve as flying eyes for future rovers, exploring the surroundings and finding the best route for the rover... read more
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    • Oct 2 2018
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      Compact controller communicates via EtherCAT

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      The EPOS4 Compact positioning controllers from maxon are ready for effortless, industrial Ethernet connectivity.

      The devices from the successful EPOS4 Compact series can now also be incorporated into EtherCAT networks, thereby creating new opportunities for a huge range of applications.

      The space-saving design of maxon's EPOS4 Compact positioning controllers has already won them plenty of admirers in the CANopen world. Now the controllers speak an extra language: The new EtherCAT models comply with the CoE standard (CAN application layer over EtherCAT) and can be easily integrated into existing EtherCAT networks... read more
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    • Oct 2 2018
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      Opportunity is waiting for light

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      On July 7, 2003, the NASA twin robot Opportunity embarked on its journey to the Red Planet from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Today, 15 years later, it is still sending life signs back to Earth – despite a heavy sand storm.
        Over the past few weeks, NASA engineers tried to contact Opportunity several times. However, they haven't heard back from the rover, which is almost 15 years old. The team is now assuming that the charge in Opportunity's batteries has fallen to below 24 V, causing the rover to go into the low-power default mode. In this mode, all subsystems except a mission clock are turned off. The mission clock of the rover is programmed to wake up the computer so that it can check the power.

        If the rover's computer finds that the batteries are not sufficiently charged, it goes back into standby mode. Due to the high amount of dust in Perseverance Valley, the mission engineers believe that it is unlikely for the rover to collect enough sunlight to recharge for the next few days... read more
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      • Jun 28 2018
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        New revenue record for maxon motor

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        The maxon motor group achieved a new revenue record in 2017. Revenues rose by 8.6% to CHF 459 million (up from CHF 422.5 million in the previous year). All markets contributed to the growth. Cash flow increased to just under CHF 50 million (up from 41.7 million). The number of employees in the group rose to 2577 by the end of the year. At a 40% revenue share, medical technology continues to be our strongest sector, followed by industrial automation at 28%. With R&D investments of CHF 34 million and more than 360 employees in our R&D sites worldwide, maxon has succeeded in bringing more than 20 new motors and gearheads to market and expand the company's position as a leading manufacturer of high-quality drive components and system. Based on the good order situation, maxon looks to the future with confidence...read more
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      • May 24 2018
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        A flat motor for high torque

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        maxon’s brushless EC 90 flat motor with 1 Nm. maxon's new brushless EC 90 flat motor features maximum torque in a compact design. This and all other drives in this series of motors are now also available with cables.
        The EC 90 flat has a diameter of 90 millimeters and is available in two versions, with 160 W or 260 W of power. In the 260 W version, the motor delivers an impressive continuous torque of up to 1 Nm, which makes it the most powerful among all other drives...read more
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      • Apr 25 2018
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        Taking a page out of Natures book

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        maxon’s driven magazine takes a look at bionics. Engineers from all over the world are getting inspiration from nature and are developing technologies at the highest level, from bionic prostheses, to exoskeletons for children, and even a salamander with a spine.
        Spring has sprung, nature is awakening, and the new issue of driven, the maxon motor magazine, is out. Rising to the occasion, our editors turned their research to the fauna and flora – just like many engineers these days. Engineers are copying nature and are creating better and better products. The current issue of driven will look at two examples of bionic systems with functions that come surprisingly close to nature's originals. We will also look at a list of today’s most exciting animal robots. We’ll have maxon’s motion control specialists offer an inside look at what makes a system intelligent. Plus, an expert will explain how DC motors may be used as generators. All this and much, much more!...read more
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      • Apr 19 2018
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        A powerhouse with great control characteristics

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        maxon presents the EPOS4 70/15 controller. The drive specialists at maxon motor have developed the EPOS4 70/15 positioning controller, the most powerful model in its series with a maximum output of 2.1 kW.

        maxon motor launches its most powerful positon controller, the EPOS4 70/15. The CANopen controller with an EtherCAT option comes in a robust metal housing. It delivers up to 2.1 kW of output power and is suitable for controlling both brushed and brushless DC motors.

        The EPOS4 70/15 stands out for its comprehensive functional scope and ease of operation. The various digital and analog connections can be configured, and the unit is suitable for use with a wide variety of feedback systems. In addition, the EPOS Studio software enables easy commissioning and integration into a wide variety of master systems.... read more



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      • Feb 8 2018
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        For high-precision positioning

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        ENX 16 RIO encoder from maxon motor. maxon motor presents a top-of-the-range high-resolution encoder. The ENX 16 RIO offers an impressive resolution of up to 65,536 counts per turn in a compact and rugged housing.

         Requirements on encoders are becoming more and more demanding. This applies particularly to positioning applications with precision constant-speed control, where increasingly compact housings need to accommodate an ever greater number of electrical contacts. maxon motor solves this problem with its new ENX 16 RIO optical encoder. It is a mere 16 millimeters...read more
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      • Feb 8 2018
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        An exceptionally talented engineer and innovator

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        Upon the death of Bodo Fütterer:On February 1, 2018, the maxon motor group's longtime CEO and chairman of the board of directors passed away at the age of 91. The story of the maxon motor group could not have been written without Bodo Fütterer. He was one of the key figures who made the company a global market leader in the development and production of high-quality drive components and systems.

        After completing his studies as a mechanical engineer, Bodo Fütterer joined Braun AG, where he further developed and perfected the company's bestseller ... read more
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      • Feb 8 2018
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        The stripped down motor.

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        maxon now offers BLDC motors as frameless kits. Motors used in robotics must be lightweight while simultaneously providing high torque in order for arms and grippers to move dynamically. This is why Swiss drive specialist maxon motor is offering a new solution: The tried and tested brushless flat motors as frameless kits. This gives rise to a number of benefits.

        DC motors cannot always be optimally integrated into a structure. In robot joints for example, space and weight are priority considerations that take standard solutions to their limits... read more
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      • Jul 17 2017
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        Endless torque

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        With their optimized magnetic circuit and special rotor, the new brushless DC motors from maxon deliver an impressive amount of torque. The EC-i 52 drives are considered to be high quality at an attractive price.

        There is an increasing demand for DC motors that are powerful and compact, especially in applications such as robotics and industrial automation. Swiss drive specialist, maxon motor, has developed a range of brushless DC motors that meet these special requirements: the EC-i High Torque. The latest addition to these drives is the largest and most powerful model, with a diameter of 52 millimeters and a continuous torque of up to 440 mNm....read more
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      • Jul 5 2017
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        Once again, NASA relies on maxon technology

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        NASA's next Mars rover will collect soil samples, seal them and deposit them on the Martian surface for future collection and transport back to Earth. Swiss manufacturer maxon motor supplies several drives specifically developed for the task.
        maxon motor is on its way to Mars again for NASA's fifth rover mission. The Swiss drive specialist delivers brushless flat motors to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which builds the Mars 2020 rover for NASA.... read more
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      • Jul 5 2017
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        maxon motor increases revenues – again

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        maxon motor group increases revenues to CHF 422.5 million in 2016 – Europe and Swiss home market Switzerland trending up – For the first time, more employees abroad than in Switzerland – Competitive edge due to techology and product initiative – Great start into the new year
        The maxon motor group further increased its revenues in 2016. Compared with the previous year, revenues grew by 5% to a new record level of CHF 422.5 million (from CHF 402.5 million in the previous year). The Swiss market recovered from the currency crisis called “Frankenschock”, and revenues jumped to CHF 62.7 million (up from CHF 54.3 million in the previous year). The cash flow increased to CHF 41.7 million (from CHF 39.3 million). The number of employees rose to 2,500. For the first time in the company history, maxon is employing more people abroad than in Switzerland. The highest revenues were achieved in medical technology, followed by industrial automation and robotics as well as aerospace industry, whose share continued to grow. Europe showed a healthy growth, while our Asian markets had a comparatively moderate development. maxon invested significantly in expanding its capacities and brought a large number of new technologies and innovations to market. All in all, maxon succeeded in expanding its leading position. A solid revenue development in the current year gives us confidence for the future...read more
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      • Jun 19 2017
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        The micro servo controller for extreme conditions

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        A rugged, compact powerhouse: The new ESCON Module 50/8 HE servo controller from maxon motor controls DC motors of up to 750 W, even in the harshest ambient conditions.
        The Swiss drive specialist maxon motor is expanding its range of servo controllers by adding the ESCON Module 50/8 HE (Harsh Environment). This compact plug-in module with a nominal current of 8 A is a true powerhouse, designed for brushed and brushless DC motors with a peak power of up to 750 W.
        However, the controller's true strength is its resilience: It performs reliably at ambient temperatures from -40 to +92 °C. The electronics are protected against contaminants and corrosion by a polymer coating. Even silicones and lubricant oils do not stick. In addition, the device is highly resistant against vibrations and shocks... read more
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      • Apr 26 2017
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        maxon presents the first sterilizable drive system

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        With the ENX EASY, maxon motor is offering a sterilizable encoder for its brushless DC motors for the first time. This opens up a range of new possibilities in medical technology – and it's not the only innovation coming from the Swiss drive specialist.
        In spring, maxon motor is introducing the world's first steam sterilizable encoder ENX EASY. It is available in an incremental (1024 counts) and absolute version (4096 steps), both designed for 1000 autoclave cycles... read more

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      • Apr 12 2017
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        Electric drives – invisible helpers in our everyday lives

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        driven magazine reveals where they are used. Precision drive systems can be found in the home, in vehicles, and at work, making our lives simpler and safer. The current issue of driven, the maxon motor magazine, provides interesting insights into the world of drive technology. It also goes in search of an old friend.

        Most people have nothing to do with drive systems in their work. However, without being aware of it, they come across them everywhere: in cars, buses, elevators, and even within their own four walls. Drive systems are invisible to ordinary people, but they play an important role in our lives. driven, the maxon motor magazine, spends a day with a family and discovers some exciting uses for them... read more
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      • Feb 3 2017
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        maxon motor builds new Innovation Center

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        Company to invest CHF 30 million at its headquarters Swiss drive specialist maxon motor is expanding its headquarters in Switzerland. Construction of the new Innovation Center is due to start in February. The building is scheduled to be ready for use by summer 2018. At this location, the company will also develop and manufacture its smallest drives.
        maxon motor is getting in shape for the future. The specialist manufacturer of DC motors and drive systems is expanding its headquarters in Sachseln, Switzerland, by building an Innovation Center next to the company's own commuter railway station Ewil Maxon. The new facility will provide space for the research, development and production of medical drives, among other things. The Medical department will have double its current space. On a floor area of over 2,000 square meters (nearly 25,000 sq ft), the smallest maxon motors will be manufactured, some with a thickness of only 4 millimeters (0.16 in)... read more
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      • Nov 28 2016
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        Mars rovers touch down in Lucerne

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        The Swiss Museum of Transport opens a new space exhibition to the public. Visitors learn about the past and the future of space travel and walk through the landscape of our neighbor planet Mars.
        No air to breathe, temperatures as low as minus 120 degrees Celsius, and a wasteland of rock and dust – Mars is anything but a nice place to live and yet we want to send people there by 2030... read more
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      • Nov 28 2016
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        A perfect drive solution in only a few steps

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        maxon motor introduces additional brushless DC motors in its ECX series. They are fast, powerful, and easily configured on a computer. These motors are complemented with new modules for the compact EPOS4 positioning controller, which has a high power density and easy handling. Drive technology is becoming even better and more intuitive.
         Swiss drive specialist maxon motor is expanding its recently launched EPOS4 product line with two new modules. The small-size positioning controllers close the gap in the lower-powered range, setting new standards for compactness and performance...read more
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      • Nov 11 2016
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        People. Medicine. Technology.

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        In medical technology, there are thousands of patent applications every year. New robots, measuring devices, and other tools minimize the risks of surgery. Some of the latest technologies are presented in driven, the maxon motor magazine.
        The pace of development in medical technology is breathtaking. Machines and tools are becoming smaller, more efficient, and more precise. These days, surgeons are performing minimal-invasive operations using robots that hardly leave a scar. Types of eye surgery that used to be extremely risky could soon be routine. And it looks like it's only a question of time until surgical tools will be able to reach specific places in the brain while avoiding sensitive areas...read more
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      • Oct 19 2016
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        Configure high-speed drives from your sofa

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        Never before has it been this simple to put together a customized, high-end drive, at work or at home, using maxon motor's online configurator. A variety of brushless, high-speed motors and gearheads are now available.
        When constructing a prototype, or if a product is scheduled for a rapid market launch, it is often necessary to choose the right DC motor for the project very quickly. In such cases, engineers go to maxon motor's online configurator. The platform has tens of thousands of drive options to choose from, all of which are available quickly and easily. In addition to the brushed and brushless DC motors with diameters of 8 to 35 millimeters available in the configurator, maxon recently expanded its range of brushless ECX drives... read more
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      • Sep 22 2016
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        maxon drives help people walk again

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        At the first Cybathlon in Zürich, researchers are presenting the world's best exoskeletons – devices that enable paraplegics to walk again. Motors from Switzerland play a central part in this development.
        On October 8th, people with paraplegia are going on a footrace at the Cybathlon in Zürich. Aided by exoskeletons, they will compete against each other on an obstacle course to show the public how far advanced technology has come in this area.

        Switzerland, is playing a central role in this process. Many of the exoskeletons are fitted with components from the canton of Obwalden – components without which there wouldn't be a lot of movement to be observed... read more
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      • Aug 23 2016
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        Young Engineers Program

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        The drive specialist maxon motor has created the Young Engineers Program to work more closely with schools and start-ups. Their innovative projects benefit from discounted drives and expert consulting.

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      • Jun 30 2016
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        maxon motor defies the currency crisis

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        maxon motor group revenues break CHF 400 million mark for the first time in 2015 – strong growth in the US and Asia – numerous new motors launched – confidence in the future
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      • Jun 30 2016
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        drive.tech – new website for technology aficionados

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        A treat is in store for drive technology aficionados: drive.tech, a brand-new website with interesting stories, news, and blog posts. In addition, drive.tech is a platform for start-ups and student projects supported by Swiss drive specialist maxon motor.

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      • May 16 2016
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        EPOS4 positioning controller

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        maxon motor's EPOS range of controllers has been very successful in the marketplace. Since its launch in 2005, more than 100,000 units are in use worldwide. To build upon this success, the Swiss drive specialist launches the EPOS4 as the next generation of positioning controllers... read more
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      • Apr 29 2016
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        Faster and faster – with maxon.

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        maxon motor, the Swiss drive specialist, is introducing a variety of new products from super-fast brushless DC motors and robust planetary gearheads to modular controllers. Drive technology is becoming more intuitive than ever before... read more
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      • Apr 14 2016
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        The depths of the ocean: Technology for uncharted worlds

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        Learn more in driven, the maxon motor magazine We know more about the surface of the moon than the depths of the ocean. That's no surprise given the conditions there. And yet, an ever increasing number of sophisticated vehicles are making their way down to the ocean floor. driven, the maxon motor magazine, also goes on a dive and brings back surprising facts and stories.... read more
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      • Jan 14 2016
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        A new center for mechatronics

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        maxon founds MARS business unit in GiswilWith the BIKEDRIVE, maxon presented a powerful motor for e-bikes this year. Yet that was only the beginning: The new MARS business unit (maxon advanced robotics & systems) is dedicated exclusively to mechatronic drive systems. Exciting robotics products are to be expected.maxon motor, is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of DC motors, gearheads, and controllers... read more
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      • Nov 16 2015
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        Robots for home and work.

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        The latest issue of maxon's driven magazine explores the challenges in robotic applications.

        The new issue of driven, the maxon motor magazine is now available. In this issue, we learn that interaction between humans and robots will become much closer in the years to come, both at home and at work. What will this new interaction look like? What are the technical challenges? This latest issue of driven provides some of these answers and more.

        Robots are now able to perform increasingly complex tasks both at home and at work. Read about Pepper, the little communication robot that can detect our moods and respond accordingly. The increasing amout of small industrial robots working hand-in-hand with humans and how awareness of their environment helps them to avoid collisions.

        You will also learn more about how to control axes in robotics, and which DC motors and controllers are suitable for a given application. The new issue of driven also provides some insights into the ethical issues surrounding the use of robotics. Read about these topics and much more in the latest issue.
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      • Sep 24 2015
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        Miniature spindle for linear positioning tasks

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        The maxon GP 6 S spindle gear The GP 6 S micro spindle gear has a diameter of six millimeters and is now also available in a metal version to provide a spindle drive with optimized value.
        Spindle drives are the perfect solution for linear positioning systems, lens adjustment, or syringe pumps. If the drive also has to be compact, then maxon motor’s GP 6 S spindle gear is the perfect choice. To provide a cost-effective alternative to the ceramic version, it is now also available with a metal spindle.

        read more: http://www.maxonmotor.com/maxon/view/news/MediareleaseThemaxonGP6Sspindlegear

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      • Sep 23 2015
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        A brushless DC motor for demanding operating room applications

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        A sterilizable EC-4pole 30 from maxon motor maxon’s new brushless electric motor, the EC-4pole 30, delivers high torque (106 mNm) and is sterilizable – a perfect drive for hand-held surgical tools.

        Swiss drive specialist maxon motor has developed a robust brushless DC motor for hand-held surgical tools: the EC-4pole 30. Featuring two pole pairs, this DC motor provides a nominal torque of 106 mNm and an output of 150 W. It has a hermetically sealed rotor, meaning that it can withstand over 1000 autoclave cycles.

        read more: http://www.maxonmotor.com/maxon/view/news/AbrushlessDCmotorfordemandingoperatingroomapplications


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      • Sep 23 2015
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        High performance drive in a small package

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        maxon sets new standards in micro drives. maxon's smallest DC brushless motor is only four millimeters in diameter and comes in two different lengths. Certified in accordance with ISO 13485, the new brushless micro drive is ideal for medical applications.

        The EC 4 brushless DC motor is maxon motor's ultra-compact solution to the market's needs. As the smallest micromotor to come from the Swiss manufacturer, the EC 4 is only four millimeters in diameter. It is available in two lengths, with power ratings of 0.5 and 1 W. Equipped with an ironless maxon winding, the EC 4 stands out for its robust design, high power density, and energy efficiency.

        read more: http://www.maxonmotor.com/maxon/view/news/Highperformancedriveinasmallpackage



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      • Sep 23 2015
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        maxon motor increases revenues in a demanding year

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        Revenues back on the rise after two years of stagnation – stable cash flow – record number of innovations – difficult market environment in 2015
        After two years of stagnation, the maxon motor group increased its revenues by more than 5% to CHF 378.6 million in 2014 (up from CHF 360.2 million in 2013). At CHF 36.9 million, the cash flow was similar to that of the previous year (CHF 36.2 million). The number of employees at the company sites in Sachseln (Switzerland), Sexau (Germany), Veszprém (Hungary), and Sejong (Korea) increased to 2,173, compared with 2,091 in the previous year. After acquiring the Lyon-based distributor mdp France, the maxon group is now active with subsidiary sales companies in virtually all key European industrialized countries. maxon also introduced a record number of innovations last year... read more: http://www.maxonmotor.com/maxon/view/news/maxonmotorincreasesrevenuesinademandingyear
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      • Jun 29 2015
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        Internal rotor drives with incredible power

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        maxon presents new High Torque DC brushless motors
        For applications demanding very high torque, drive specialist maxonmotor is now launching its EC-i 40 DC brushless motor in a High Torque version. The iron-coreinternal rotor drive is available with a diameter of 40 mm and delivers up to 234 mNm of torque.

        When it comes to powerful movements, maxon delivers with itsEC-i 40 High Torque series of DC motors. The Swiss drive specialist presents three powerful iron-coreinternal rotor drives.The drives have a diameter of 40 mm and are equipped with an innovative rotor. They featurehigh dynamics, a low cogging torque, and extremely high output torque. The strongest motor in this series offers a maximum nominal torque of 234 mNm and is56 millimeters inlength. It exceeds the performance of its precursor model by up to 70 percent.

        Read more: http://www.maxonmotor.com/maxon/view/news/Internalrotordriveswithincrediblepower


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      • Dec 18 2014
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        Integration made easy.

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        EPOS2 Positioning Controllers support additional Platforms. The successful maxon motor EPOS2 motion controllers for DC and BLDC motors are being enriched by even more possible fields of applications.

        read on:
        http://www.maxonmotor.com/maxon/view/news/MEDIARELEASE-EPOS2-Positioning-Controllers
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      • Dec 3 2014
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        maxon ESCON MODULE 24/2 SERVO MOTOR CONTROLLER

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        Mini from outside – maxi from within.
        As addition to the successful ESCON servo controller family, maxon motor presents another miniaturized, postage stamp-sized OEM plug-in module. The high-performance 4-quadrant PWM servo motor controller is designed to command permanent-magnet-activated brushed DC motors and BLDC motors (brushless DC motors, so-called EC motors) with Hall sensors up to 48 Watt continuous output and 144 Watt peak output. As part of the ESCON family it stands for high usability, exceptional performance, and unprecedented power density in servo motor controller technology. More comfort, functionality, protection, and performance can hardly be attained.

        read on: http://www.maxonmotor.com/maxon/view/news/MEDIARELEASE-ESCON-MODULE-24-2-EN-COM%20http://
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      • Nov 10 2014
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        Driven magazine: The operating room of the future

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        High-tech for health and beauty The new issue of driven – the maxon motor magazine – is now available. In this issue, we peek over the shoulder of a surgeon using the da Vinci surgical robot, present a new device for cardiac patients and take a look at the world's first cordless tattoo machine.
        The latest issue of driven is all about state-of-the-art medical technology, like the da Vinci surgical robot. Learn why surgeon Daniel Seiler compares his equipment with a sports car, and learn how many maxon DC motors are integrated in the system. You can also read how medical researchers are developing an innovative non-invasive cardiac pump. Anthony Mayr, Senior Project Leader at maxon motor, explains how engineers deal with the tough environmental conditions for drive systems in operating rooms.driven also ventures into the world of tattoo art. We present a Swiss company that is introducing the world's first cordless tattoo machine to the market and show its advantages.This issue's technical article looks into the topic of energy efficiency. A suitable controller is not the only requirement for driving minimotors in an energy-efficient way. Mechanical components play a key role in keeping losses low. driven is published as a tablet magazine and can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store or from Google Play. Would you prefer the printed edition? Order your personal copy today. For more information, go to: magazine.maxonmotor.com

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      • Oct 3 2014
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        maxon motor expands its global network.

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        New sales company in France. maxon motor, leading worldwide supplier of high-precision micromotors, is increasing its presence in France. Effective from October 1, 2014, the Swiss drive specialist is integrating its long-time sales partner mdp sas into the corporate group. The employees will remain with the company.
        maxon motor, the provider of DC motors and drive systems, is constantly expanding its global network in order to be able to react to the needs of its customers faster and more flexibly. The Swiss company currently has more than 2000 employees at four production sites and in 14 sales companies worldwide.Now maxon motor is strengthening its activity in France as well. On October 1, 2014, the drive specialist will take over the motor business of long-time sales partner mdp sas. Under the same name, mdp will in future operate as the new maxon sales company in France. The current employees will remain with the company as well as the long-time and experienced Managing Director, Alain Pontille.This step will bring maxon motor even closer to its customers in France and help the company provide its French customers with expert consultation tailored to their specific needs. The customers profit from the same product range as before and from the vast experience of the maxon engineers in the fields of industrial automation, robotics and medical technology. Many of the French companies that are global leaders in these fields already count on maxon products.


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      • Aug 22 2014
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        maxon press release August 2014

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        Rosetta mission
        After more than ten years of travel through space, the European space probe Rosetta has reached the comet Chury. Three months from now, for the first time in the history of space travel, a lander will touch down on the surface of the four-kilometer-wide comet. DC motors manufactured by maxon are part of this pioneering feat.
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