Drive technology
Maxon Motor acquires zub Machine Control
zub Machine Control is now part of the Maxon Motor Group. The drive technology manufacturer is thus expanding its product portfolio to include intelligent multi-axis controllers.
Maxon Motor is taking over 100% of zub Machine Control, a company based in Rothenburg, Switzerland, with immediate effect. zub specializes in motion control and multi-axis control in the field of industrial automation and generated sales of CHF 3.5 million in 2016. With its products and 30 years of experience, the company complements Maxon Motor's portfolio in the direction of complete system solutions.
Dr. Uwe Oeftiger, who already heads Maxon's advanced robotics & systems business unit, will be entrusted with the management of zub. The previous Managing Director, Dieter Bieler, will continue to work for zub in an advisory capacity.
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