Challenges in Drone Technology

Drone technology continues to advance depending on specific applications. For this article, we’ll be looking at compact drones used in a variety of applications that need continuous and autonomous inspection of chimneys, shafts, and tanks. Read more

Marsmissies zonder maxon aandrijfsystemen? Ondenkbaar!

Meer dan 100 elektromotoren van maxon zijn gebruikt op de ‘Rode Planeet’ en hebben kosmische straling, stofstormen en temperatuurschommelingen doorstaan. Er zijn al diverse precisieaandrijvingen naar Mars gevlogen, waaronder met NASA’s Perseverance rover. Lees meer

Enchanted Tools zorgt met Mirokaï voor een revolutie in robotica

Hoe kunnen we robots in de nabije toekomst volwaardig deel laten uitmaken van ons dagelijks leven? Dat is de uitdaging die de Franse start-up Enchanted Tools aangaat. Dit bedrijf, opgericht door Jérôme Monceaux (mede-ontwikkelaar van de robots Pepper en Nao), onthulde onlangs Miroki, het prototype van een NIEUWE GENERATIE PRACHTIGE EN NUTTIGE MENSELIJKE ROBOTS. Lees verder

Why is the maxon Group developing programmable master controllers?

maxon has been developing and producing drive components and mechatronic systems for decades. However, the system business is becoming increasingly important and more complex. Programmable MACS controllers are thus an essential component for these system solutions. The master controller (MACS) can be used in a variety of ways. Practical examples include autonomous repetitive processing of travel profiles, as well as…

When to choose a 4pole DC motor

Selecting a DC micromotor for use in applications from aerospace through to downhole drilling inspection, a 4pole motor has advantages. A 4pole design is stronger than a 2pole equivalent but can also fit within the same space and weight envelope. Greg Dutfield of maxon UK explains. Read more

MiniMACS6 stabilizes the Furuta pendulum

A classic problem in engineering is the rotational inverted pendulum. It is used to demonstrate and examine movement patterns and control algorithms in control and electrical engineering as well as in mechanical engineering. These help to control robots and other machines….

The maxon Keynote 2022 – Trends in Drive Technology

Maxon is driven by the desire to find the perfect result for each market need. In this Keynote, our experts show the impressive drives that move drones and robots, as well as the app that helps users make the…