Press Notes

News and Press Notes

November 13, 2019
Compact and smart drive solution from a single source: MACS6 generation

Product announcement: MiniMACS6 - First controller of the generation 6, specially developed for drive positioning and synchronization.
June 17, 2019
zub path curves 4.0 - Robotic kinematics in n-dimensional space

zub has added kinematic commands to both the APOSS path editor and the Motion Control Library for effectively programming and controlling,
November 15, 2018
Two NEW models in the MACS5 series for logic and drive controllers

The drive technology in autarkic robot systems has to be compact, robust, high-powered and energy-efficient.
July 24, 2018
Highly dynamic: MACS5-Compact skips a generation

The MACS5-Compact, the new cost-optimized controller for positioning and synchronizing 1 to 3 axes replaces the successful MACS3:
November 01, 2017
zub Safety-Drive-Concept: SIL-3, e.g. for theater applications

Safety requirements for theater applications are very strict, and it is often the case that all drives must meet the SIL-3 standard.
October 09, 2017
maxon motor acquires zub machine control AG

zub machine control AG has become part of the maxon motor Group, effective immediately. Dieter Bieler will remain at zub AG in an advisory role.
October 26, 2016
Low-cost controller MiniMACS: Strong performance at a low price.

zub AG launches its first low-cost control device on the market with the MiniMACS at the SPS/IPC/Drives in Nuremberg at booth 1-140.
October 04, 2016
MasterMACS: A „swiss knife”

Watch video: Onboard network interfaces, CANopen & EtherCAT, 32 fully synchronized drives, license free Motion Control Library,
May 18, 2016
Motion Control Library with profile generator in real time

Thirty years of experience are stored in the zub Motion Control Library – too much for proprietary use. zub now offers this extensive library for licensed ...
October 22, 2015
Well-equipped for «Industrie 4.0» – the new MasterMACS

With the latest product of the MACS5 control generation, zub AG points the way towards «Industrie 4.0». The new MasterMACS control from zub is
July 10, 2015
zub AG is Motion Control Partner of Danfoss AG, Switzerland

zub AG as motion control partner of Danfoss AG, Switzerland passes on currency discount to its customers.
March 24, 2015
MACS5-AMP3X: Multi-axis control measurement during path control

The standard equipment of the MACS5-AMP3X in this extended version already includes an Ethernet interface as well as six analogue inputs, …
November 08, 2014
sps ipc drives trade fair premier: Master-MACS EtherCAT Drive

Master MACS for the control of intelligent drives and synchronization of up to 20 axes. The most recent product of the MACS5 series is a high-performance
September 22, 2014
zub AG: 15 years of motion control modules made in Switzerland!

zub AG has been developing cutting edge technology such as electronic high- performance control systems and the automation software APOSS®-win …
March 26, 2014
CAN Seminar in Shanghai - future workshops will follow

In close cooperation with our new sales representative in the Peoples Republic of China – the Beijing Motrotech Technology Co., Ltd – Dieter Bieler, …
July 01, 2013
1 Module = Control unit plus 6 power amplifiers

The MACS5-AMP product line combines a fully featured motion control unit and up to six power amplifiers for brush-type and brushless motors.
May 11, 2013
Simply clever: PLC plus Motion Control Modules

Intelligent motion control add-ons enable plant and machine designers to tailor their solutions to the special requirements of each customer and offer even maximum flexibility to enhance the machine's functionality.
August 11, 2012
Motion Control Module serves as EtherCAT Slave and Master

Every motion control module of the new MACS5 product line offers full featured functionality for multi-axis positioning and drive synchronization of servo and asynchronous motors. Integrated interfaces for different types of incremental and absolute …
July 11, 2012
MACS Motion Control Units: Dynamic on-the-fly CAM profiling

CAM profiles are used to synchronize drives in the paper, printing, packaging and food processing industries. There are many tasks that need precise and fast reaction to achieve both high performance and high quality: