APEX Stabilizations GmbH

About APEX Stabilizations

APEX Stabilizations GmbH, based in Vienna, is a mechatronics company that develops and manufactures gyro-stabilized gimbal systems for broadcast and cine camera technology. Its core product is the AX18, an 18-inch 5-axis gyro-stabilized gimbal system (turret) with an empty weight of 23 kg and a payload of 27 to 60 kg, designed from the ground up for a wide range of broadcast and cine cameras as well as lenses with high zoom rates – including models from Sony, ARRI, RED, Grass Valley, Panasonic and Ikegami. The system is available in a non-ITAR version. The product portfolio also includes the GCU-1 operating panel with 23 freely assignable controls and a touchscreen, as well as the JBX-2 junction box for Ethernet-based communication between turret, camera and operating panel. The company was founded by a team of users and engineers and also offers support and service for its systems. The managing director is Thomas Schindler; the shareholders are Riedel Communication International GmbH (80%) and Balu GmbH (20%).

Site

Vienna

Processes

Development and manufacturing of gyro-stabilized gimbal systems (AX18), Control systems (GCU-1 operating panel), Junction box communication systems (JBX-2), Mechatronics, Support and service for gimbal systems

Industries

Broadcast/Film Production, Cine/Broadcast Camera Technology

1. 01

   Engineering & Development

2. 02

   Mechatronics Manufacturing & Assembly

3. 03

   Camera/Lens Interface Integration

4. 04

   Support & Service

Site

Systems & Components

History

1. Development of the AX18, an 18-inch 5-axis gyro-stabilized gimbal system, by a team of users and engineers