ZiMo is the solution for cost-effective and straightforward process automation for everyone, from small businesses to large companies – ZiMo is the solution.
The Zimmer Group's flexible robot cell allows for mobile and easy commissioning, with impressively quick integration into your processes. Whether machine loading and unloading, pick & place tasks or quality assurance – ZiMo supports you exactly where you need a helping hand. You have free choice of a wide variety of accessories and receive the package tailored to your needs. Get in touch with us, we would be happy to advise you!
FAST RETURN ON INVESTMENT
STAFF SHORTAGE AS A COST TRAP
The ongoing shortage of skilled workers is creating organizational challenges for many companies and causing significant costs. Shortages in staff lead to production delays, quality losses and restricted growth. ZiMo offers effective relief here: Automated processes help alleviate staff shortages and significantly reduce the workload of valuable skilled workers. This improves the utilization of your resources, increases planning reliability and creates room for growth. This makes automation the strategic answer to the current challenges facing the industry.
Personnel support
ZiMo takes over monotonous or physically demanding tasks – instead of replacing personnel, the robot cell adds to your existing capacities.
Increased revenue
Higher production availability with the same workforce makes it possible to process more orders in less time – a direct lever for increasing revenue.
Maximized profit
Reduced personnel costs, higher product quality and increased utilization of capacity lead to a better contribution margin and secure your competitive edge in the long run.
Quality assurance
ZiMo reduces rejection rates and ensures consistently high product quality thanks to standardized processes and repeatable procedures.
Increased production
ZiMo can be operated without personnel in additional shifts, thereby increasing production capacity without requiring additional space or personnel.
Reduced costs
Low operating costs, low maintenance requirements and high energy efficiency contribute to a noticeable reduction in the total cost of ownership (TCO) – for a sustainable reduction in your budget planning.
VARIABLE STRUCTURE, VERSATILE APPLICATIONS
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
Thanks to the wide portfolio of available accessories and options, you can adapt ZiMo to your individual needs and requirements. The variable setup and fast changeover times guarantee maximum flexibility in your processes and enormous potential for modernizing your production sequences.
Expand the platform of the flexible robot cell with interfaces and components such as application-specific end effectors, robot sets, safety scanners, storage stations for small load carriers and much more. The Zimmer HMI option offers you the convenience of easy commissioning and control. With the optional remote maintenance, your ZiMo gets regular updates and optimizations. This saves you valuable time and resources, allowing you to focus fully on areas of production that offer real added value for your company.
AUTOMATION FOR EVERY APPLICATION
VARIABLE FOR ALL PRODUCTION SITUATIONS
As an interface between humans and robots, the flexible ZiMo robot cell paves the way to automation for small and medium-sized companies and helps large factories optimize their processes. At the same time, there are no barriers to the use of the intuitive, mobile handling system. This includes repetitive loading and unloading of tooling machines or machine tending, logistics and pick & place applications as well as complex assembly tasks that need increased safety. ZiMo performs monotonous tasks of low to high repetition cycles with maximum accuracy. It not only allows you to reduce the costs of production processes, but also takes the load off valuable skilled workers and still ensures stable machining processes.
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
Application examples
ZiMo's compact design gives you universal use and free positioning, ideal for small batch sizes and flexible workstations. ZiMo can be used without any complex connection to your system. The module system thus offers you absolute freedom of use and versatile adaptation to your changing needs. See below for selected application examples for specific requirements.
3-Jaw Concentric Grippers
Series GPD5000
- Steel Linear Guide – The superior guidance system concept
- Leakproof and corrosion protected – The universal gripper
- Aluminum Linear Guide – The alternative
- Steel Linear Guide – The superior guidance system concept
- Leakproof and corrosion protected – The universal gripper
- Aluminum Linear Guide – The alternative
Electro-pneumatic unit
Series AEPN
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers
Series GEP2000
3-Jaw Concentric Grippers
Series GPD5000
- Steel Linear Guide – The superior guidance system concept
- Leakproof and corrosion protected – The universal gripper
- Aluminum Linear Guide – The alternative
- Steel Linear Guide – The superior guidance system concept
- Leakproof and corrosion protected – The universal gripper
- Aluminum Linear Guide – The alternative
Tool Changers
Series WPR5000
Integration into production
Two variants
Easy Automation
Simple integration
With Easy Automation, you get an all-round carefree package. The Zimmer HMI gives you easy control, including remote maintenance. At the same time, you benefit from the wide range of options and accessories.
- Shortage of skilled workers? No problem: Compensate for short-term staff shortages
- Flexible with various robots: Compatible with a wide range of robot types
- Immediately ready for production: Ready-made function blocks for easier commissioning and use
- Endless possibilities: Experienced programmers have the opportunity to go deeper. This means that the system can be expanded to include every conceivable function and interface on request.
- Worldwide service and support: Support where you need it thanks to remote maintenance
- Fast return on investment: Investment pays for itself after just 1.5 years
Platform Kit
Configurable as required
Would you like to program ZiMo completely by yourself? With the Platform Kit, you get the base module with or without PLC and can configure the robot cell entirely according to your requirements.
- Customizable to your brand: Ideal for integrators and partners
- Compatible with almost all common robots: Integrate the robot of your choice
- Maximum flexibility: Wide range of equipment and options
- Fully customizable configuration: No restrictions in the application
Easy Automation – What is included?
Base module
- Base frame on four lifting rollers with locking feet
- Tabletop fully finished to customer specifications
- Control cabinet including fan / ventilation grille
- Prepared interface (pneumatically/electrically)
- Basic electrical equipment
- Status display (LED strip)
- Docking bar with "present" query
- Integrated brackets for accessories
Engineering
- Conformity assessment procedure with corresponding certification
Full service
- Integration and commissioning possible
- Remote maintenance
- Comprehensive services
Ready-to-start programming with Zimmer HMI + control panel
- Intuitive controls
- No programming knowledge required
Robot
- Compatible with a wide range of robot manufacturers
Integrated end effector portfolio (configurable)
- A selection of 2-jaw parallel grippers, 3-jaw concentric grippers, 2-jaw angular grippers, vacuum suction cups or the MATCH ecosystem, preconfigured robot sets
- Pneumatic, electric, vacuum, IO-Link
Options (configurable)
- Safety scanner
- Storage station for MATCH components
- Interfaces (Digital Safety I/O, Euromap 67, passive distributor, IO-Link, pneumatics)
- Battery-operated, autonomous thanks to transport with Miles, safety interface, integration in fleet management system and Mosaic
- SLC rack
- Additional docking bars
Platform Kit – What is included?
Base module
- Base frame on four lifting rollers with locking feet
- Tabletop partially machined
- Control cabinet including fan / ventilation grille
- Prepared interface (pneumatically/electrically)
- Basic electrical equipment
- Status display (LED strip)
- Docking bar with "present" query
- Integrated brackets for accessories
Engineering
- For checking the integration of new robot models, for example
Service
- For mechanics
- When purchasing the PLC, support at the control level is available as an option (excluding robot programming)
Customer programming with the support of Zimmer software packages
- ZiMo PLC + PLC modules for easy integration of ZiMo options and the Zimmer Group portfolio
- Zimmer Comfort Apps, Zimmer GuideZ
Robot
- Compatible with almost all robot manufacturers
Complete end effector portfolio (configurable)
- Gripping and vacuum components, MATCH ecosystem, tool changers, axis compensators, collision protection, adapter plates, sensors and accessories, preconfigured robot sets
- Pneumatic, electric, vacuum
Options (configurable)
- Safety scanner
- Storage station for MATCH components
- Interfaces (Digital Safety I/O, Euromap 67, passive distributor, IO-Link, pneumatics)
- SLC rack
- Additional docking bars
INTUITIVE CONTROL VIA ZIMMER HMI
Versatility that is hard to beat: Our Zimmer HMI gives you a simple and intuitive introduction to the world of automation. The interface is designed so intuitively, partly due to the preconfigured function blocks, that no programming knowledge is required to put the function blocks together. For new components, all available configurations can be called up and used via an integrated database. In addition, the control system offers many flexible expansion options, giving even experienced programmers convincing advantages. Should you still have any questions, our support team is available at any time to provide secure and fast remote maintenance.
Robot
Robot selection for Easy Automation
ZiMo can be combined with a large number of common cobot models. With Easy Automation, you benefit from a thorough compatibility check including stability analysis. Here’s a complete list of compatible preconfigured robots:
Robot selection for Platform Kit
You can combine the Platform Kit with robots from almost any manufacturer, so it fits right into your existing setup. We would be happy to help you check how to integrate new robot models. Please contact us!
End effectors
With over four decades of experience in the field of handling and robotics, we offer you the necessary expertise and variety of end effectors to meet your specific requirements.
1. Electric handling components
Precise, energy-efficient and low-maintenance – ideal for flexible gripping tasks with variable force control.
2. Pneumatic handling components
Robust and powerful – proven for dynamic applications with high cycle rates.
3. Vacuum components
Ideal for flat or sensitive components – for safe and gentle handling of a wide range of materials.
4. MATCH end-of-arm ecosystem
One system, many options – with a standardized interface concept for fast tool changes and maximum flexibility.
5. Preconfigured robot sets
Ready for immediate use – perfectly coordinated combinations of robotics and grippers to get your project up and running quickly.
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