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Maxim

A maxim is a concise, pithy statement expressing a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct, often serving as a guide for practical action or moral reasoning.^[1]^[2] These expressions distill complex ideas into memorable forms, such as "Actions speak louder than words" or "Don't count your chickens before they hatch," which encapsulate empirical observations about human behavior and consequences.^[3]^[4] The term originates from the Late Latin maxima, denoting an axiom or self-evident proposition, derived from the Latin maximus ("greatest"), reflecting its status as a foundational or authoritative assertion.^[5] In philosophical contexts, maxims function as subjective rules underlying actions, notably in Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy, where a maxim is the personal principle one adopts when willing an act, tested for universalizability in the categorical imperative.^[6] This usage underscores causal realism in ethics, emphasizing intentions and rational consistency over mere outcomes. In linguistics, Paul Grice's conversational maxims—quantity, quality, relation, and manner—outline cooperative principles for effective communication, where speakers provide sufficient, truthful, relevant, and clear information, though deliberate violations generate implicatures for nuanced meaning.^[7]^[8] Maxims have endured across cultures due to their empirical grounding in repeated human experience, influencing fields from ethics to rhetoric, though their interpretation varies by context—philosophical maxims prioritize universality, while proverbial ones draw from observational data.^[9] Notable ancient examples include Delphic injunctions like "Know thyself" and "Nothing in excess," inscribed at Apollo's oracle and later echoed in Stoic and Socratic thought for self-examination and moderation.^[10]

Conceptual meanings

Maxim as a proverb or axiom

A maxim is a succinct statement expressing a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct, often derived from observed experience or practical wisdom.^[1]^[3] Such formulations guide behavior or decision-making, emphasizing brevity and applicability, as in the saying "Don't count your chickens before they hatch," which cautions against premature optimism.^[1] Maxims overlap with proverbs, which are traditional, culturally embedded sayings reflecting collective folk wisdom, but maxims tend to be more universal and principle-oriented rather than narrative or metaphorical.^[11] For instance, proverbs like "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" convey prudence through imagery, whereas maxims prioritize direct ethical or pragmatic instruction.^[12] In relation to axioms, maxims share the role of foundational propositions but differ in domain and justification: axioms are self-evident truths assumed without proof in logic, mathematics, or philosophy, such as Euclid's postulate that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points, whereas maxims are empirically informed rules lacking formal deductive necessity.^[13] Historical usage, as in Samuel Johnson's 1755 Dictionary, equates maxims with "established principles" akin to axioms in speculative philosophy but applied to moral or civil conduct.^[14] Examples include "Actions speak louder than words," promoting accountability through deeds over declarations, or "A penny saved is a penny earned," advocating frugality as a path to accumulation.^[3]^[15] These illustrate maxims' function as heuristic tools for reasoning, tested against real-world outcomes rather than abstract validity.^[4]

Maxim in moral philosophy

In moral philosophy, a maxim denotes a subjective principle of volition or a rule of action that an individual adopts to guide their conduct, reflecting their personal motives and ends. Unlike objective moral laws, maxims originate from the agent's will and serve as the practical reasoning underlying decisions, connecting proposed actions to specific reasons or goals.^[16]^[17] The term gained its central role in ethics through Immanuel Kant's deontological framework, particularly in his Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals (1785), where maxims form the basis for testing moral permissibility via the categorical imperative. Kant argues that rational agents act on maxims, which must be capable of universalization to qualify as moral: "Act only according to that maxim through which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law."^[18] This formulation requires evaluating whether the maxim, if willed as a law for all rational beings, leads to contradiction—either in conception (logical inconsistency) or in will (practical conflict with ends like self-preservation).^[16] For instance, Kant examines a maxim of suicide driven by self-love: "From self-love I make it my principle to shorten my life when its longer duration threatens more troubles than it promises agreeableness." Universalizing this would undermine the very end of self-love by permitting self-destruction under prolonged suffering, creating a contradiction in will and rendering the action impermissible.^[6] Similarly, a maxim of false promising to escape financial distress fails because widespread adoption would erode trust in promises, contradicting the action's reliance on others' veracity.^[16] Kant's approach emphasizes maxims' specificity to context and intention, distinguishing them from abstract rules; an action's morality hinges not on outcomes or inclinations but on whether its governing maxim aligns with autonomy and reason. Subsequent formulations of the imperative, such as treating humanity as an end in itself, further scrutinize maxims for consistency with rational agency.^[16] While the concept of maxims as ethical precepts predates Kant in broader philosophical discourse, his systematization uniquely ties them to duty and universality, influencing deontological traditions despite critiques of rigidity in handling conflicting duties.^[19]

Personal names

As a given name

Maxim is a masculine given name derived from the Latin Maximus, the superlative of magnus meaning "greatest" or "largest".^[20]^[21] It entered use as a personal name in ancient Rome, where Maximus served as a cognomen denoting preeminence, and later spread through Christian saints and historical figures bearing variants like Saint Maximus the Confessor (c. 580–662).^[20] In modern contexts, Maxim functions as an alternate English spelling or direct form in Slavic languages, transliterating Russian Максим (Maksim), Ukrainian Максим (Maksym), or Belarusian Максім, while also appearing in Czech and other European traditions.^[20] The name gained traction in Eastern Europe during the medieval period, influenced by Orthodox Christian naming practices honoring early church figures, and remains prevalent there today.^[22] Globally, it ranks highest by incidence in Moldova (0.2913% of population), followed by Belarus and Ukraine, reflecting strong Slavic roots; Forebears data indicate over 100,000 bearers worldwide, with significant concentrations in Russia, France (often as Maxime), and smaller numbers in Western countries like the United States and Canada.^[23]^[24] In France, the variant Maxime has been especially common since the late 20th century, peaking in popularity charts around the 1990s–2000s before stabilizing.^[25] Usage in English-speaking regions is less frequent but growing modestly, often as a short form of Maximilian, appealing for its connotation of strength and achievement.^[21] Related forms include Maximus (ancient Roman), Massimo (Italian), Maxime (French), and Maksim (Slavic standard spelling), with diminutives such as Max or Misha in Russian contexts.^[20] While overwhelmingly male, rare unisex applications occur in some modern Western settings, though data confirm 99–100% male association across datasets.^[22]^[24]

As a surname

The surname Maxim originates from the Latin personal name Maximus, meaning "greatest," formed as the superlative of magnus ("great"). This name was adopted by several early Christian saints, facilitating its spread across Europe as both a given name and hereditary surname.^[26]^[27] In regions such as Romania, it directly derives from this Latin root, often via Orthodox Christian naming traditions.^[27] Globally, Maxim ranks as the 24,728th most common surname, borne by roughly 1 in 333,465 people, with 79% of bearers residing in Europe. Highest concentrations occur in Moldova (incidence of 1 in 1,867), Romania (1 in 4,881), and Russia (1 in 20,000), reflecting Slavic and Eastern European linguistic adaptations like the Russian Maksim.^[28] In the United States, it appeared among early settlers, with 27 families recorded in Maine by 1840—comprising 64% of American Maxim households at the time—and rose in census rankings from 17,719th in 2000 to 16,575th in 2010.^[27]^[29] Spelling variations include Maxey, Maxie, and Maxse, arising from Anglo-French influences or phonetic adaptations in English-speaking contexts, though the core form remains tied to the Latin etymology.^[30] Similar surnames, such as Maksimov or Magnus, share indirect roots but differ in formation.^[26]

Notable individuals

Hiram Maxim

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim (1840–1916) was an American-born British inventor renowned for developing the first portable, fully automatic machine gun, which revolutionized firearms technology through its recoil-operated mechanism.^[31] Born on February 5, 1840, in Sangerville, Maine, to a family of limited means, Maxim demonstrated mechanical aptitude from youth, apprenticing at age 14 to a carriage maker after receiving minimal formal education.^[32] He held over 120 patents across diverse fields, including gas safety devices, steam pumps, and early aeronautical experiments, but his military invention dominated his legacy.^[33] Maxim emigrated to England in 1881, becoming a naturalized British subject and receiving a knighthood in 1901 for contributions to ordnance.^[32] Maxim's early career involved mechanical engineering roles, including chief engineer at the United States Electric Lighting Company in 1878, where he innovated on arc lamps and carbon filaments before shifting focus to weaponry after observing the need for more efficient arms during European travels.^[33] In 1884, he patented the Maxim gun, a water-cooled, belt-fed design capable of firing 600 rounds per minute by harnessing recoil to eject spent cartridges and load new ones automatically, marking the advent of sustained automatic fire without manual reloading.^[31] Establishing the Maxim Gun Company in London, he secured British Army adoption by 1888, with the weapon proving decisive in colonial conflicts and later World War I, though Maxim himself expressed ambivalence about its lethal impact, once quipping it enabled "civilized warfare."^[34] Beyond firearms, Maxim pursued aviation, constructing steam-powered ornithopters and tension-wing flyers in the 1890s that achieved brief unpiloted hops but failed manned flight due to insufficient power-to-weight ratios.^[33] He also refined everyday devices, such as a spring-loaded mousetrap and pneumatic hair curlers, reflecting his broad inventive curiosity rooted in practical problem-solving.^[35] Knighted by Queen Victoria in 1901 shortly after naturalization, Maxim continued tinkering into old age, including helium inhalation experiments for vocal effects.^[32] Maxim died of heart failure on November 24, 1916, at his Streatham home in London, aged 76, and was buried in West Norwood Cemetery.^[32] His gun's design influenced subsequent machine guns like the Vickers and influenced infantry tactics toward defensive firepower, though its colonial applications drew ethical scrutiny for enabling disproportionate force against less-armed foes.^[31] Family members, including son Hiram Percy Maxim (inventor of the silencer) and brother Hudson Maxim (explosives expert), extended the inventive lineage.^[33]

Maxim Gorky

Aleksey Maksimovich Peshkov, known by his pen name Maxim Gorky (meaning "Maxim the Bitter"), was a Russian writer, playwright, and political activist born on March 28, 1868, in Nizhny Novgorod to a cabinetmaker father who died when Gorky was three years old.^[36] Orphaned at age 11 after his mother's death, he was raised by his maternal grandfather, a dyspeptic dye merchant who instilled religious and literary influences but subjected him to beatings, prompting Gorky to attempt suicide at 19.^[37] Largely self-taught after leaving school at age 10, Gorky worked as a baker's apprentice, icon painter, and cook while reading voraciously in libraries, experiences that shaped his naturalistic depictions of the urban underclass and outcasts in early sketches published from 1892 onward.^[37] ^[38] Gorky's literary breakthrough came with the play The Lower Depths (1902), portraying destitute tramps in a squalid basement, which premiered successfully in St. Petersburg and influenced global theater with its raw proletarian realism.^[39] His novel Mother (1906), serializing the radicalization of a working-class woman inspired by the 1905 Russian Revolution, became a Marxist touchstone, selling widely and translated into multiple languages despite censorship.^[38] An autobiographical trilogy—Childhood (1913–1920), In the World (1915–1920), and My Universities (1922)—detailed his harsh youth, blending factual memoir with literary embellishment to critique tsarist society's dehumanizing effects on the poor.^[37] By 1917, Gorky had published over 100 short stories, essays, and novels emphasizing human resilience amid suffering, though critics later debated his stylistic shift toward ideological propaganda.^[39] Politically, Gorky joined the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party in 1902, aligning with Bolsheviks like Lenin during his 1906–1913 exile in Capri, where he hosted revolutionaries and established a Marxist training school for workers.^[38] He initially opposed the Bolshevik October Revolution of 1917, decrying its violence in Untitled essays published in his newspaper New Life, which led to its shutdown by Lenin in 1918, and he sheltered White Army officers during the Civil War.^[39] Exiled again from 1921 to 1932 due to health issues and regime critiques—amid the 1921–1922 famine that killed over 5 million—Gorky appealed internationally for aid, facilitating American Relief Administration shipments of 1.5 million tons of food and medicine to Soviet Russia.^[40] Upon partial return in 1928 and full in 1933, he endorsed Stalin's industrialization and cultural policies, co-founding socialist realism as the USSR's official literary doctrine in 1934, though private letters reveal his dismay at purges and Gulag conditions, including a 1933 visit where guards concealed prisoner brutality.^[39] Gorky's later years involved state honors, including the Order of Lenin in 1932, but were marred by family tragedies: his son Maxim Peshkov died of pneumonia in May 1934 at age 36, followed by Gorky's own death from pneumonia on June 18, 1936, at his Moscow dacha, sparking unproven Soviet-era suspicions of poisoning by Stalin's orders due to autopsy discrepancies and the execution of his physicians in 1938.^[36] Posthumously enshrined as a Soviet literary icon—his ashes interred in the Kremlin Wall—Gorky's legacy reflects tensions between his early humanistic critiques of authoritarianism and his alignment with Bolshevik power, with Western analyses attributing the latter to ideological conviction mixed with coerced patronage amid Stalin's consolidation.^[39] His works, translated into 100 languages, influenced global socialist literature but faced reevaluation after 1991 archival openings revealed suppressed dissent, underscoring how Soviet historiography inflated his uncritical support for the regime.^[37]

Other notable figures

Maxim Litvinov (1876–1951), born Meir Henoch Wallach-Finkelstein, was a Soviet revolutionary and diplomat of Jewish descent who served as People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs from December 1930 to May 1939. He played a key role in negotiating the Soviet Union's entry into the League of Nations in 1934 and advocated for collective security pacts to counter Nazi expansion, including efforts toward an anti-German alliance with Britain and France in the late 1930s. Litvinov was dismissed amid Stalin's purges and shifting foreign policy toward the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.^[41] Maxim Vengerov (born June 20, 1974) is a Russian-Israeli violinist, violist, and conductor who debuted internationally at age 10 with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in 1985. He has won the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance with Orchestra for his recording of Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 in 2007 and is recognized for interpretations of Franco-Belgian and Russian violin traditions, performing with major orchestras worldwide. Vengerov also holds the position of professor of violin at the Royal College of Music in London.^[42] Joey Maxim (1922–2001), born Giuseppe Antonio Berardinelli, was an American professional boxer who held the world light heavyweight championship from January 1950 to May 1952. He compiled a career record of 82 wins, 29 losses, and 4 draws, with 21 knockouts, defeating notable opponents including Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Walcott during his title reign. Maxim, a Cleveland native and World War II veteran, was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994.^[43]^[44]

Media and publications

Maxim magazine

Maxim is an international men's lifestyle magazine launched in the United Kingdom in 1995 by publisher Felix Dennis through his company Dennis Publishing.^[45]^[46] The U.S. edition debuted in 1997, capitalizing on a market gap for irreverent content aimed at young men, which propelled it to rapid success and a peak monthly circulation of about 2.5 million copies in the American market by the early 2000s.^[47]^[48] Its formula combined satirical humor, gear reviews, sports commentary, and entertainment features with extensive pictorial spreads of models, establishing it as a leading "lads' mag" that influenced competitors like FHM and Loaded.^[45]^[49] The magazine's content emphasized visual appeal through annual rankings such as the Hot 100 list, which rates women in pop culture, sports, and modeling based on reader votes and editorial selection, with the 2025 edition featuring figures like those in entertainment and fashion.^[50] Early issues prioritized bold photography and lighthearted articles on dating, gadgets, and celebrity scandals, achieving commercial dominance but drawing ideological critiques from academic and media sources alleging promotion of objectification—claims often rooted in unsubstantiated assumptions of causal harm rather than longitudinal data on reader behavior.^[51] Circulation began declining post-2005 amid the rise of free online content and smartphones, with U.S. figures dropping below 1 million by the early 2010s as print media broadly contracted.^[52]^[53] Ownership shifted multiple times amid financial pressures. Dennis Publishing sold the U.S. assets to Alpha Media Group in 2007, which explored divestitures before entrepreneur Sardar Biglari acquired the brand in February 2014 via Biglari Holdings for roughly $12 million, integrating it into his portfolio of restaurants and investments.^[54]^[55]^[56] Biglari assumed editorial control as editor-in-chief in 2016, refocusing on digital expansion and events while retaining print issues.^[57] Legal challenges have included a 2010s class-action settlement over alleged unauthorized sharing of subscriber data for marketing, approved by a New York federal court, and disputes arising from photoshoots like the 2016 Monte Carlo feature, which prompted internal lawsuits.^[58]^[59] More recently, its online Cover Girl contest faced scrutiny for a pay-to-vote model where entry fees largely benefited the publisher, prompting accusations of misleading participants despite charitable components.^[60] As of 2025, under Biglari's ongoing ownership, Maxim maintains a digital presence with social media reach exceeding 1 million followers and periodic print editions, adapting to a fragmented media landscape while preserving its core emphasis on aspirational masculinity and visual entertainment.^[57]^[48]

Other media uses

Maxim TV, a lifestyle television series targeting male audiences, debuted in 2003 with segments on entertainment, models, and consumer topics.^[61] An Australian iteration aired from 2014 to 2015, hosted by James Kerley and Lana Kington, delivering weekly content on women, automobiles, celebrities, fitness, films, music, and gadgets.^[62] In anime, Parasyte: The Maxim (2014–2015) serves as the English subtitle for the 24-episode adaptation of Hitoshi Iwaaki's manga Kiseijū: Sei no Kakuritsu, centering on themes of parasitism, identity, and ethics; the "maxim" element underscores the narrative's philosophical tenet that all life holds intrinsic value irrespective of form. A 2012 short film titled Maxim, directed by an independent filmmaker, delves into psychological motifs of suppressed trauma, betrayal, and violence through abstract visuals, earning a 7.9/10 rating from limited viewer assessments.^[63] In music, Julia Holter's tracks "Maxim's I" and "Maxim's II" appear on her 2013 album Loud City Song, drawing from Colette's Chéri and evoking fin-de-siècle Parisian decadence via layered electronic and orchestral arrangements.^[64]

Organizations and companies

Maxim Integrated

Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. was an American fabless semiconductor company that designed, manufactured, and sold high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) for applications in automotive, communications, consumer electronics, industrial, and healthcare sectors.^[65] The company focused on products such as data converters, power management ICs, sensors, and interface solutions, emphasizing low-power, high-precision components for embedded systems.^[66] Founded on February 28, 1983, in Sunnyvale, California, by Jack Gifford, a former executive at Fairchild Semiconductor and Advanced Micro Devices, Maxim initially operated as a design house without its own fabrication facilities, outsourcing production to foundries.^[65] Gifford, drawing from his experience in analog IC development, aimed to innovate in linear and mixed-signal technologies, starting with products like voltage references and operational amplifiers. By 1989, the company acquired a wafer fabrication plant from the bankrupt Saratoga Semiconductor for $5 million, marking its entry into in-house manufacturing to control quality and reduce costs.^[65] Headquartered in San Jose, California, Maxim went public on the NASDAQ in 1989 under the ticker MXIM and expanded through over a dozen acquisitions, including Teridian Semiconductor in 2010 for $315 million to bolster powerline communication capabilities and Trinamic in June 2020 for motion control expertise.^[67] In its final independent fiscal year ending June 27, 2021, Maxim reported net revenues of $2.63 billion, net income of $827 million, and approximately 7,100 employees worldwide.^[68] The company's growth was driven by demand for analog semiconductors in data centers, electric vehicles, and industrial automation, with a portfolio exceeding 10,000 products serving markets requiring reliable signal processing and power efficiency.^[69] On July 13, 2020, Analog Devices, Inc. announced an all-stock acquisition of Maxim for approximately $21 billion, representing a 22% premium over Maxim's prior closing price and valuing the deal at $78.43 per share, with Maxim shareholders receiving 0.63 shares of Analog Devices common stock per Maxim share.^[70]^[71] The transaction, aimed at combining complementary analog portfolios to enhance scale in high-growth areas like industrial and automotive, faced regulatory scrutiny but received final approvals, including from Chinese antitrust authorities on August 23, 2021.^[72] It closed on August 26, 2021, after which Maxim's stock ceased trading on NASDAQ, and its operations integrated into Analog Devices, retaining the Maxim brand for legacy products while leveraging combined R&D for new innovations in analog semiconductors.^[73]^[74]

Maxim Group

Maxim Group LLC is a full-service investment banking, securities, and wealth management firm headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.^[75] Founded in 2002 as an independent, 100% employee-owned entity, the firm specializes in providing customized financial solutions to small- and mid-cap growth companies, particularly in emerging sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods.^[76] It operates under the regulation of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), with CRD number 120708, and focuses on equity research, brokerage, and advisory services for institutional and high-net-worth clients.^[77] ^[78] The firm was established by a group including Christopher J. Fiore, Clifford A. Teller, and Edward Lawrence Rose, who continue in senior leadership roles.^[79] Fiore serves as Vice Chairman and President, Teller as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Rose as Vice Chairman, General Counsel, and Co-Founder.^[79] Under their guidance, Maxim Group has expanded its offerings to include investment banking services such as mergers and acquisitions advisory, public and private capital raises, and structured products, often acting as a placement agent for registered direct offerings and PIPE financings.^[80] For instance, in October 2025, the firm served as the sole placement agent for a $200 million registered direct offering.^[81] Maxim Group's wealth management division caters to affluent individuals and institutions through personalized portfolio management, alternative investments, and retirement planning.^[82] The firm maintains an equity research team that covers over 100 public companies, issuing reports and recommendations, such as its October 2025 maintenance of a "Buy" rating on Rani Therapeutics Holdings Inc.^[83] In 2025, it has pursued strategic hires to bolster its capabilities, including Andrew Brown as Head of Prime Brokerage in June and expansions in equity sales and trading with Erik Killough and Ryan Loader.^[84] ^[85] A proposed acquisition by Freedom Holding Corp., announced in February 2023 for approximately $400 million in cash and stock, was ultimately cancelled in October 2023, allowing Maxim Group to remain independent.^[86] ^[87] Since its inception, the firm has also operated the Maxim Foundation, a philanthropic arm supporting community initiatives, reflecting its commitment to social responsibility.^[88] As of September 2025, Maxim Group has facilitated 114 deals, including 20 M&A transactions and 94 funding rounds, underscoring its active role in the mid-market investment landscape.^[89]

Other organizations

Maxim Healthcare Services operates as a provider of in-home healthcare, including private duty nursing, behavioral health services, and personal caregiving, with more than 150 offices across over 35 U.S. states.^[90] The company, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, emphasizes tailored patient care delivered by skilled professionals.^[90] In 2022, it separated from its former parent entity, Maxim Healthcare Group, to focus independently on healthcare services while a staffing division adopted the Amergis brand.^[91] Maxim Defense Industries, established in 2014 and based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, specializes in the design, engineering, and production of firearms, suppressors, and accessories for military, law enforcement, and commercial applications.^[92] Its product line includes compact pistol-caliber carbines like the PDX series and modular stocks such as the CQB brace, engineered for reliability in demanding conditions.^[93] The firm prioritizes purpose-built solutions that enhance performance in tactical scenarios.^[94]

Technology and inventions

Maxim gun

The Maxim gun, invented by American-born British engineer Hiram Stevens Maxim, was the world's first practical fully automatic machine gun, harnessing recoil energy to cycle ammunition without manual reloading.^[95] Patented on January 3, 1884, after Maxim relocated to London in 1881 and established the Maxim Gun Company, it marked a breakthrough in firearms design by using the firing recoil to eject spent cartridges, cock the firing mechanism, and chamber fresh rounds via a toggle-lock system.^[96] This recoil-operated action, combined with a water-cooled barrel jacket holding about one gallon of water to manage overheating during sustained fire, enabled rates of 550 to 600 rounds per minute, with ammunition fed from 250-round canvas belts.^[35] Early models fired .450-caliber cartridges, later adapted to calibers like .303 British and 7.62×54mmR for various nations. The gun's development stemmed from Maxim's experiments in the early 1880s, inspired by a suggestion to create a weapon that would enable "civilized nations" to more easily subdue "savage ones" through superior firepower.^[31] Weighing approximately 60 pounds without its tripod, the Maxim required a crew of three to four operators and was mounted on a wheeled carriage or tripod for stability, with an effective range exceeding 2,000 yards under optimal conditions. Its mechanical reliability, powered solely by the gun's own recoil without external gas or manual cranking, distinguished it from prior multi-barrel volley guns like the Gatling, rendering those designs obsolete for mass production.^[32] Military adoption began with the British Army in 1889, following demonstrations that highlighted its devastating suppressive fire capability.^[97] The weapon proved instrumental in colonial conflicts, including the Matabele War of 1893–1894, where a small detachment of British forces used four Maxims to rout thousands of Zulu warriors at the Battle of Shangani, firing over 20,000 rounds with minimal malfunctions.^[98] It saw extensive use in the Second Boer War (1899–1902), Anglo-Aro War (1901–1902), and World War I across multiple fronts, with variants licensed to Russia (as the PM1910), Germany (MG08), and other powers; by 1914, it had caused hundreds of thousands of casualties through enfilading fire in trench warfare.^[99] The United States briefly adopted a heavy .30-06 variant as the Colt Model 1904, though procurement delays limited its scale compared to European use.^[100] The Maxim's legacy lies in transforming infantry tactics from linear charges to defensive firepower dominance, contributing to the stalemates of early 20th-century warfare while influencing subsequent designs like the Vickers and Browning machine guns.^[101] Production continued into the 20th century, with over a million units manufactured worldwide by World War II, though its water-cooling and belt-feed systems were eventually supplanted by air-cooled alternatives for mobility.^[102] Despite its mechanical ingenuity, the gun's high ammunition consumption—up to 1,000 rounds per minute in bursts—and vulnerability to mud or overheating in prolonged engagements underscored the need for tactical doctrines emphasizing crew protection and ammunition logistics.

Other technological uses

Hiram Stevens Maxim secured his first patent in 1866 for a hair-curling iron, an early mechanical device that used adjustable plates to shape hair without excessive heat damage.^[32] He later patented other practical inventions, including a mousetrap designed to capture rodents humanely and steam pumps for industrial applications, amassing over 120 U.S. patents across mechanical engineering fields by the early 20th century.^[103] In the field of lighting, Maxim developed carbon filament incandescent lamps in the early 1880s, producing prototypes with paper-derived filaments that glowed efficiently under vacuum.^[104] He introduced a flashing process treating filaments in hydrocarbon vapor, which enhanced their longevity and uniformity, enabling more reliable mass production of bulbs before shifting focus to armaments. Maxim pursued aeronautical engineering with a massive steam-powered biplane flying machine completed in 1894, featuring a 110-foot wingspan, twin 360-horsepower engines, and propeller-driven thrust. During ground tests on August 31, 1894, the craft exceeded 42 mph, lifted several feet off its restraining rails, and demonstrated aerodynamic lift before being halted to avoid structural failure, marking an early powered heavier-than-air experiment despite lacking controlled flight.^[105]^[106] Hiram Percy Maxim, son of Hiram Stevens, extended the family's inventive legacy by patenting the Maxim Silencer in 1909, the first commercially viable firearm suppressor that reduced muzzle blast noise by directing propellant gases through curved vanes and chambers for expansion and cooling.^[107] This baffle-based design, initially tested in 1908, influenced subsequent noise-suppression technologies, including automotive mufflers that applied similar gas-diffusion principles to engine exhaust.^[108]

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1. a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct; Mother's favorite maxim was "Don't count your chickens before they hatch."
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. A fool and his money are soon parted.
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Coming from the Latin word _maximus_, it translates to “greatest,” and is sure to elevate baby's confidence from the start. No matter where baby's path in life ...Missing: etymology | Show results with:etymology
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Maxim Baby Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity Insights - Momcozy
Maxim is a masculine name derived from the Latin "Maximus," meaning "greatest." While primarily used for boys, it has occasionally been given to girls in the ...
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Maxim Name Meaning, Origins & Popularity - Forebears
Maxim Forename Distribution ; India. 100%. 281 ; Cameroon. 87%. 257 ; Azerbaijan. 98%. 241 ; Finland. 100%. 229 ...
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Is Maxim a Male or Female Name? - Genderize.io
Rating 5.0 (1) · $0.00 to $270.00 · Business/ProductivityPopular Countries The country with the largest proportion of people named Maxim is Moldova with 0.2913% of the population. Following is Belarus and Ukraine.
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Is Maxime a Male or Female Name? - Genderize.io
Rating 5.0 (1) · $0.00 to $270.00 · Business/ProductivityThe country with the largest proportion of people named Maxime is France with 0.2876% of the population. Following is Belgium and Côte d'Ivoire. Chart Table.
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Maxim Name Meaning and Maxim Family History at FamilySearch
From the personal name Maxim, from Latin Maximus 'greatest' (superlative of magnus 'great'; compare Magnus ), borne by a number of early Christian saints.
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Maxim Surname Meaning & Maxim Family History at Ancestry.com®
Romanian: from the personal name Maxim from Latin Maximus 'greatest' (superlative of magnus 'great'; compare Magnus) borne by a number of early Christian saints ...
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Maxim Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History - Forebears
Maxim is the 24,728th most frequently held surname at a global level, borne by around 1 in 333,465 people. It occurs mostly in Europe, where 79 percent of Maxim ...
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Maxim Surname/Last Name: Meaning, Origin & Family History
Maxim ranks #16575 in the US. 87.98% White in US. English: apparently from the (unrecorded) Middle English personal name Maxim of Latin origin (see 2 below) ...Missing: etymology | Show results with:etymology
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Maxim History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms - HouseOfNames
Maxim Spelling Variations Spelling variations of this family name include: Maxey, Maxie, Max, Maxy, Maxse, Maxsey and others.Maxim History · Early Origins and Etymology · Early History · Spelling Variations
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NIHF Inductee Hiram Maxim and Smokeless Gunpowder History
Its principles first articulated by Maxim in his 1884 patent, Maxim's gun fired eleven shots per second and used the recoil energy of the shot to extract the ...
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Sir Hiram Maxim - Engineering and Technology History Wiki
Jan 30, 2019 · Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim was a prominent American-born British inventor who created a number of devices, and owned a multitude of patents.Missing: reliable | Show results with:reliable
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Sir Hiram S. Maxim Collection | National Air and Space Museum
Sir Hiram Maxim (1840-1916) was an engineer and inventor. In 1878, while serving as Chief Engineer of the United States Electric Lighting Company, he contested ...Missing: reliable sources<|separator|>
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Introduction - The Machine Gun: Its History, Development and Use
Jul 18, 2022 · Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim (1840-1916), invented the first modern machine gun in 1884. The Maxim Gun became the standard design for the machine gun ...
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Who Made America? | Innovators | Hiram Maxim - PBS
Born in 1840 in Sangersville, Maine, Maxim was apprenticed at 14 to a carriage maker. While learning that trade, he exhibited a knack for invention, designing a ...
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Birth of Russian, Soviet writer Maxim Gorky | Presidential Library
On March 16 (28), 1868, in Nizhny Novgorod, Alexey Maksimovich Peshkov, who became famous as the writer Maxim Gorky, was born in the family of cabinetmaker ...Missing: reliable | Show results with:reliable
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Maxim Gorky | Harvard Magazine
Jul 1, 2008 · A prodigiously gifted autodidact who quit school at 10, he came of a once well-to-do family of artisans that had fallen into poverty; as a ...Missing: reliable | Show results with:reliable
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Maxim Gorky - Spartacus Educational
Alexander Peshkov (later known as Maxim Gorky was born in Nizhny Novgorod on 28th March, 1868. His father was a shipping agent but he died when Gorky was ...Missing: reliable | Show results with:reliable
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[PDF] Maxim Gorky : a political biography - Arvind Gupta
Having been involved for many years in the study of Gorky and his political career, I can no longer recall all the people who helped me find sources, gave ...
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Give Bread + Medicine: Maxim Gorky's Appeals - HI Stories
Jul 31, 2023 · Learn how Maxim Gorky enticed the American Relief Administration to provide "bread and medicine" to famine stricken Soviet Russia in 1921.
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Recognition of the Soviet Union, 1933 - Office of the Historian
... Maxim Litvinov. Maxim Litvinov. On December 6, 1917, the U.S. Government broke off diplomatic relations with Russia, shortly after the Bolshevik Party seized ...
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Maxim Vengerov | Royal College of Music
Born in 1974, he began his career as a solo violinist at the age of 5, won the Wieniawski and Carl Flesch international competitions at ages 10 and 15 ...
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Joey Maxim - BoxRec
Joey Maxim ; KOs, 26.51% ; career, 1941-1958 ; debut, 1941-01-13 ; ID#, 010329 ; birth name, Giuseppe Antonio Berardinelli.
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Joey Maxim - IBHOF.com
Maxim turned pro in Cleveland at the age of 18 in 1941. Within his first 11 fights he decisioned contenders Nate Bolden and Red Burman. His sophomore campaign ...
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Felix Dennis Part 4: His True Passion - Jermaine Brown
Jul 28, 2024 · In 1995, Dennis Publishing launched Maxim magazine. The secret to its breakout success was a gap in the market. No one was publishing magazines ...
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Felix Dennis, Founder of Maxim and The Week, Dies at 67 - Ad Age
Jun 23, 2014 · His biggest splash in the United States came in 1997 with the rollout of a U.S. edition of Maxim magazine, which initiated a boom in so-called ...
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Spotlight on Maxim Magazine: A Legacy of Lifestyle, Fashion, and ...
Apr 26, 2025 · It quickly became one of the best-selling men's magazines in America, achieving a circulation of over 2.5 million at its peak and establishing ...Missing: history | Show results with:history
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9 things Maxim taught me about women - The Today Show
Apr 14, 2009 · After editing the lad mag for four years, Keith Blanchard learned everything there was to know about guys. (For example: All guys really care about is girls.)Missing: humor | Show results with:humor
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Meet The 2025 Maxim Hot 100
Jun 20, 2025 · The highly-anticipated annual Hot 100 temperature check of who's rising in entertainment, fashion, pop culture, and sports has become a reader favorite.
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[PDF] Maximizing Masculinity: A Textual Analysis of Maxim Magazine
Maxim has not only been a commercial success, but it has also had a profound social and cultural influence as well. The first chapter of this thesis paints ...Missing: controversies lawsuits
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How Maxim Shamelessly Turned the Publishing Industry on Its Head
Jan 24, 2017 · At its peak, Maxim circulated 2.5 million magazines (one interviewee said the number was as high as four million). Stack that up against GQ's ...Missing: founders focus circulation
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Maxim Cuts Circulation 20% - Ad Age
Sep 21, 2012 · Maxim is reducing the circulation it guarantees advertisers by 500000 copies, from 2.5 million to 2 million, effective next year.Missing: focus peak
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Dennis looks to sell Maxim magazine - The Guardian
Feb 15, 2007 · Mr Dennis launched Maxim in the US in 1997, shaking up the industry. The company says that it has a current base circulation rate of 2.5m ...Missing: founded | Show results with:founded
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Sardar Biglari buys Maxim magazine - The Tennessean
Mar 3, 2014 · His company, Biglari Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BH. ), announced the purchase Monday of Maxim magazine, the largest young men's lifestyle media brand.
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For one man, the war against Cracker Barrel never really ended
Sep 18, 2025 · In 2014, as Steak 'n Shake was thriving, Biglari bought the men's magazine Maxim for an estimated $12 million. His plan for the publication ...
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MAXIM (@maximmag) • Instagram photos and videos
1M followers · 1.8K+ following · 5187 posts · @maximmag: “Official IG of Maxim Magazine Sardar Biglari, Editor-in-Chief”Missing: humor | Show results with:humor
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Class Action Settlement in Maxim, Inc. Privacy Litigation Given Final ...
A federal court in New York has granted final approval to a class action settlement in a case against Maxim magazine for allegedly selling customers' ...Missing: controversies cultural impact
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What Happened to Kate Lanphear's Maxim? - Jezebel
Jun 23, 2016 · The Monte Carlo shoot remains a point of contentious debate for Maxim, which, as of this writing, has resulted in lawsuits against two of its ...Missing: controversies impact
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Why Is Maxim's Cover Model Competition Controversial? - InsideHook
May 28, 2020 · Maxim's cover girl contest encourages readers to vote for their favorite contestant for a small charitable fee, most of which Maxim pockets.Missing: lawsuits | Show results with:lawsuits
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Maxim TV (TV Series 2003– ) - IMDb
Maxim TV: With Yvonne Maria Schäfer, Charlotte Karlinder, Maris Croatto, Collien Monica Fernandes.
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Maxim TV (TV Series 2014–2015) - IMDb
Maxim TV: With Erin Connor, Lana Kington, James Kerley. TV Series for blokes with Your weekly dose of women, cars, celebrities, fitness, movies, music, ...
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Maxim (2012) - IMDb
Rating 7.9/10 (74) Maxim is an artistic examination of the unconscious, oppressed, forgotten and traumatic past, of the reality full of treachery and violence.
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Julia Holter - Maxim's I (Official Audio) - YouTube
Aug 7, 2013 · Julia Holter - "Maxim's I" from 'Loud City Song', released 2013 on ... Film & Video, and the Echo Park Film Center.
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History of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. - FundingUniverse
Late in 1989, though, Maxim became a manufacturer when it bought a wafer fabrication plant from the bankrupt Saratoga Semiconductor. Maxim paid only $5 million ...Missing: acquisition | Show results with:acquisition
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Maxim Integrated Products 2025 Company Profile - PitchBook
Maxim Integrated Products was acquired on 26-Aug-2021. Who acquired Maxim Integrated Products? Maxim Integrated Products was acquired by Analog Devices. Data ...<|separator|>
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Maxim Integrated Products - M&A Summary, Ownership, and ... - Mergr
Maxim Integrated Products' largest acquisition to date was in 2010, when it acquired Teridian Semiconductor for $315M. It's largest disclosed sale occurred in ...
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Maxim Integrated Products | Fortune
May 23, 2022 · Ticker:MXIM · Company type:Private · Revenues ($M):$2,633 · Profits ($M):$827 · Market value ($M):$24,491 · Number of employees:7,100.Missing: facts revenue
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Unpacking Analog Devices' acquisition of Maxim Integrated - Omdia
Jul 21, 2020 · Analog Devices rose to number two after acquiring Linear Technology in 2016. Maxim has acquired several companies since being founded in 1983, ...Missing: history | Show results with:history
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Chipmaker Analog Devices to buy rival Maxim for about $21 billion
Jul 13, 2020 · Reuters had reported on Sunday night that ADI was in advanced talks to acquire Maxim. The offer values Maxim at $78.43 per share, a premium of ...
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Analog Devices Announces Combination with Maxim Integrated ...
Jul 13, 2020 · Analog Devices will acquire Maxim in an all-stock deal, valued at over $68 billion, strengthening ADI's analog semiconductor leadership with $8 ...
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Analog Devices and Maxim Integrated Announce China Antitrust ...
Aug 23, 2021 · China's antitrust clearance for Analog Devices' acquisition of Maxim has been granted, and the transaction is expected to close around August ...<|separator|>
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Analog Devices Completes Acquisition of Maxim Integrated
Aug 26, 2021 · Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM).
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Analog Devices Acquires Maxim Integrated - DigiKey
Aug 30, 2021 · Analog Devices acquired Maxim Integrated on August 26, 2021, creating a powerful force in analog semiconductors, including products like ...
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Maxim Group
Maxim Group is a leading full-service investment bank, securities, and wealth management firm headquartered in mid-town Manhattan, focused on serving the ...Our PeopleInvestment Banking
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About - Maxim Group
Maxim Group was formed in 2002 as an independent and 100% employee-owned firm providing customized solutions to a diverse range of corporate clients, ...
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MAXIM GROUP LLC - BrokerCheck
MAXIM GROUP LLC is a brokerage firm regulated by FINRA, with CRD# 120708/SEC# 8-65337, located in New York, and is a Limited Liability Company.
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Maxim Group LLC - Company Profile and News - Bloomberg Markets
Maxim Group LLC operates as investment banking and wealth management firm. The Company offers brokerage, equity research, private wealth management.
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Our People - Maxim Group
Clifford A. Teller. Chairman and CEO ; Christopher J. Fiore. Vice Chairman and President ; James Siegel. General Counsel ...
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Investment Banking - Maxim Group
Maxim Group is a leading full-service investment bank, securities, and wealth management firm headquartered in mid-town Manhattan, focused on serving the ...
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Transactions - Maxim Group
$$200.0 Million. Registered Direct Offering. Sole Placement Agent. October 2025. view press release. Ondas. $425.0 Million. Registered Direct Offering.
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Wealth Management - Maxim Group
Maxim Group is a leading full-service investment bank, securities, and wealth management firm headquartered in mid-town Manhattan, focused on serving the ...Missing: company | Show results with:company<|separator|>
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Maxim Group LLC Hires Andrew Brown as Head of Prime Brokerage ...
Jun 11, 2025 · About Maxim Group LLC Maxim Group LLC is a full-service investment banking, securities and wealth management firm headquartered in New York.<|separator|>
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Maxim Group LLC Expands Equity Sales and Trading with Strategic ...
Jul 21, 2025 · NEW YORK, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maxim Group LLC, a leading full-service investment banking, securities, and wealth management ...<|separator|>
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Freedom Holding Corp. Enters into Agreement to Acquire ...
Feb 16, 2023 · It has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Maxim Group LLC and its registered investment advisory affiliate Maxim Financial Advisors LLC.
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Freedom Holding Corp. cancelled the acquisition of Maxim Group ...
Oct 30, 2023 · Freedom Holding Corp. cancelled the acquisition of Maxim Group LLC from MJR Holdings Inc. Published on 10/30/2023. S&P Capital IQ.
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Maxim Foundation
Since its founding, Maxim Group recognized its obligation to be a socially responsible organization. In 2002, the Executive Committee established the Maxim ...
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Maxim Group - 2025 Investment Bank Profile, Deals and M&A - Tracxn
Sep 20, 2025 · Maxim Group is an investment bank founded in 2002. It is primarily based in New York City, United States. As of Sep 2025, Maxim Group has ...
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Maxim Healthcare | Elevating Care to Empower Lives
Maxim Healthcare provides skilled, in-home care tailored to each patient's individual needs, delivering support with dignity and trusted expertise.CareersSearch jobsLocationsCare ServicesContact Us
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Maxim Healthcare Group separates, forms 2 companies
Feb 16, 2022 · The company split into Maxim Healthcare Services and Maxim Healthcare Staffing and will retire the umbrella Maxim Healthcare Group brand. The ...
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Maxim Defense: Home
Maxim Defense is reshaping the future of firearms. Find out how their innovative designs and technology are setting a new standard.FirearmsPDXCQB Stock and BracesMDXSuppressors
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MAXIM DEFENSE INDUSTRIES - 4 Products In-Stock at Brownells
Founded in 2014, Maxim Defense Industries is known for producing high-quality firearms and accessories, including the popular PDX and MDX line of rifles.
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Maxim Defense Industries | LinkedIn
About us. At Maxim Defense, we design, engineer, and manufacture premium firearms, suppressors, and accessories for commercial, military, and law enforcement buyers. Our mission is simple: deliver purpose-designed, performance-driven, duty-built solutions that excel in the most demanding conditions.
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Hiram Maxim | Machine Gun, Firearms Designer & Engineer
Hiram Maxim was a prolific inventor best known for the Maxim machine gun. The eldest son of a farmer who was a locally notable mechanic, Maxim was ...
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The First Maxim Machine Gun - Forgotten Weapons
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THE MAXIM IN BATTLE - War History
Nov 27, 2019 · One of the first uses of the new weapon after its official adoption by the British Army was by colonial forces in the Matabele War of 1893-1894 ...
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How The Machine Gun Changed Combat During World War I
The Beginnings of the Machine Gun: Invention and Specs. Invented by Hiram S. Maxim in 1884, the first automatic machine gun was birthed in the United States.
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The US Adopts A Maxim: The Colt Model 1904 - Forgotten Weapons
Nov 9, 2022 · The Model 1904 was the heaviest Maxim gun ever made, weighing in at 62 pounds for the gun and another 80 for its tripod.
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The Maxim Gun's devastating firepower changed warfare forever
May 26, 2023 · The combination of mechanized automatic fire and cleaner ammunition was revolutionary. By 1889, the British army adopted the Maxim gun; a year ...
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Icon of Warfare: The Maxim Machine Gun's Legacy
Sep 10, 2024 · The Maxim Machine Gun, often heralded as the first fully automatic weapon, revolutionized warfare in ways that were both profound and devastating.<|separator|>
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Carbonized Paper Filament Lamp Made by Hiram Maxim, 1880-1881
Free delivery over $75 Free 30-day returnsFrom the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Edison Pioneers. Material. Glass (Material) Paper (Fiber product) Carbon. Inscriptions.
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Hiram Maxim's Flying Machines - On Verticality
Sep 5, 2022 · Hiram Maxim was a prolific inventor who is best known as the inventor of the first automatic machine gun, as well as a series of flying machines he built and ...
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Hiram Maxim's Amazing Flying Machine - Crayford History
May 22, 2018 · Maxim's enormous biplane weighed 3629 kg and had two specially designed steam engines, which each produced 180 hp and turned two pusher propellers.
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Hiram Percy Maxim | The Father of Silencers - SilencerCo
Apr 12, 2024 · The Maxim machine gun, patented in 1885, was Hiram Maxim's most famous invention. Maxim had moved to London in 1881, representing the United ...
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A Diversified Mind: Hiram Percy Maxim - Connecticut History
Born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 2, 1869, to a family of inventors, Hiram Percy Maxim would later be mistakenly identified with the lethal weapons his ...