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Driven Magazine: Exploring New Worlds
Tough missions await maxon drives in space.
The new issue of driven, the maxon motor magazine, is now available. In this issue, we learn about space exploration and the brutal conditions DC motors operate in. Read about a rover looking for life on Mars, a robot exploring lunar caves, a probe flying very close to the sun and much more.
Our solar system is full of mysteries just waiting to be uncovered Our solar system is full of mysteries just waiting to be uncovered. The latest edition of the magazine driven, now available, deals entirely with outer space. Learn about the planned robot missions to Mars, the Google race to the moon, and the risky journey to the sun. You can also read about how maxon prepares its drives for the tough conditions in space at its in-house laboratory, and about the technologies that are going to enhance the International Space Station (ISS) in the future. Plus, in a guest column, the internationally renowned exoplanet researcher, Sara Seager writes about how scientists want to discover new and remote planets.
June 23-24, 2026 | McCormick Place
The 2026 Humanoid Robot Forum is happening at Automate in Chicago!
Join industry leaders exploring the technologies, safety, and real-world potential shaping humanoid robotics.
Which DC motor is right for your application? This issue of driven helps explain what you have to consider when selecting the right drive for your application.
Now available in the Windows App Store
driven is published as a tablet magazine and can be downloaded for free in the App Store, Google Play, and now in the Windows App Store. If you prefer the printed edition, order your personal copy today.
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