Dynamic and flexible for the automotive industry
Innovative, flexible, powerful and cost-effective – these are the requirements that the modern automotive industry places on its production processes and systems. Requirements that must also be met by the components, assemblies and systems used in production and assembly systems.
We know these requirements. We have been a partner to renowned automotive manufacturers, suppliers and their plant manufacturers for over 40 years. The Zimmer Group offers standardized automation components and systems for every required function, including gripping, swiveling, turning, clamping, braking, damping or tensioning. It doesn’t matter which automotive product you want to handle. Exterior, interior, body, chassis or drive, crankshafts, camshafts, stator, rotor or battery pack – we have the right automation.
Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to your inquiry and will be happy to advise you!
Your benefits:
- Decades of experience, expert knowledge and development expertise in the automotive sector
- Standardized components offer maximum functionality and service life
- Suitable for use in the most adverse environmental conditions
- Individual solutions for maximum process reliability and maximum productivity
- Comprehensive product portfolio for all applications in your value chain
EV BATTERIES
The production of electric vehicles imposes new requirements on production technology. Producing battery cells and packages economically is an important factor in ensuring that this market can grow successfully. For this purpose, a high degree of automation – as it already exists today in engine production – is absolutely critical.
moreEV POWERTRAINS
Manufacturing the key components of the drivetrain for electric vehicles requires particular precision and expertise – from the efficient electric motor and intelligent power electronics to the advanced battery system. With our broad range of automation technologies and plastics processes, we combine valuable knowledge under one roof. Discover the future of mobility, characterized by innovation and sustainable technology.
moreTIRES, RIMS AND WHEELS
The path to finished wheels involves a complex process with many different steps. To stay economical and guarantee efficiency, optimization of production in plants with automation solutions is absolutely essential nowadays. Here, we at Zimmer Group offer the necessary experience to support you from the development phase up to implementation, with numerous projects and over 5,000 development hours in the areas of tires, rims and wheels.
moreVEHICLE BODIES
The production of vehicle bodies is a complex process that involves several steps. Our automation solutions guarantee the precision and accuracy required to produce high-quality vehicle bodies efficiently and cost-effectively.
moreICE POWERTRAINS
As an expert and reliable partner, we have been supporting many well-known automotive manufacturers and suppliers in the automation of ICE powertrain production processes for many years. We offer solutions for all process steps along the value chain – from individual components and robot accessories to complex handling systems for crankshafts, cylinder blocks and cylinder heads.
moreFUEL CELLS
The development and implementation of fuel cell technologies is associated with a number of challenges: The cost and availability of hydrogen and the need for a comprehensive infrastructure are just some of them. With our technologies, we are helping to overcome these challenges and drive forward the use of fuel cells in the automotive industry.
moreCHASSIS
Springs, suspension, steering systems, brakes... The development of an optimum chassis requires a balanced adjustment of all components to ensure an optimum balance between comfort, driving dynamics and safety. With our precise, innovative products and our many years of experience, we meet these requirements as an automation partner to renowned automotive manufacturers.
moreEXTERIOR
Sharp lines, characteristic design, eye-catching LED headlights. The exterior is what defines a car’s style and identity. We have been supporting our customers in the automotive sector for years with our solutions in the fields of handling, damping, machine, linear and system technology.
moreINTERIOR
A high-quality interior is the prerequisite for a comfortable driving experience. With our special grippers, system solutions and our expertise in plastics engineering, we are able to support you in the production of a wide range of interior components – including seats, dashboards, carpets and trim. Thanks to our broad product range, we can work with a wide variety of materials such as leather, fabric, metal, wood and plastic.
more1. EV BATTERIES
The production of electric vehicles imposes new requirements on production technology. Producing battery cells and packages economically is an important factor in ensuring that this market can grow successfully. For this purpose, a high degree of automation – as it already exists today in engine production – is absolutely critical.
more2. EV POWERTRAINS
Manufacturing the key components of the drivetrain for electric vehicles requires particular precision and expertise – from the efficient electric motor and intelligent power electronics to the advanced battery system. With our broad range of automation technologies and plastics processes, we combine valuable knowledge under one roof. Discover the future of mobility, characterized by innovation and sustainable technology.
more3. TIRES, RIMS AND WHEELS
The path to finished wheels involves a complex process with many different steps. To stay economical and guarantee efficiency, optimization of production in plants with automation solutions is absolutely essential nowadays. Here, we at Zimmer Group offer the necessary experience to support you from the development phase up to implementation, with numerous projects and over 5,000 development hours in the areas of tires, rims and wheels.
more4. VEHICLE BODIES
The production of vehicle bodies is a complex process that involves several steps. Our automation solutions guarantee the precision and accuracy required to produce high-quality vehicle bodies efficiently and cost-effectively.
more5. ICE POWERTRAINS
As an expert and reliable partner, we have been supporting many well-known automotive manufacturers and suppliers in the automation of ICE powertrain production processes for many years. We offer solutions for all process steps along the value chain – from individual components and robot accessories to complex handling systems for crankshafts, cylinder blocks and cylinder heads.
more6. FUEL CELLS
The development and implementation of fuel cell technologies is associated with a number of challenges: The cost and availability of hydrogen and the need for a comprehensive infrastructure are just some of them. With our technologies, we are helping to overcome these challenges and drive forward the use of fuel cells in the automotive industry.
more7. CHASSIS
Springs, suspension, steering systems, brakes... The development of an optimum chassis requires a balanced adjustment of all components to ensure an optimum balance between comfort, driving dynamics and safety. With our precise, innovative products and our many years of experience, we meet these requirements as an automation partner to renowned automotive manufacturers.
more8. EXTERIOR
Sharp lines, characteristic design, eye-catching LED headlights. The exterior is what defines a car’s style and identity. We have been supporting our customers in the automotive sector for years with our solutions in the fields of handling, damping, machine, linear and system technology.
more9. INTERIOR
A high-quality interior is the prerequisite for a comfortable driving experience. With our special grippers, system solutions and our expertise in plastics engineering, we are able to support you in the production of a wide range of interior components – including seats, dashboards, carpets and trim. Thanks to our broad product range, we can work with a wide variety of materials such as leather, fabric, metal, wood and plastic.
more
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers with Long Stroke
Series MGH8000
Flat Swivel Units
Series SF-C
- Smooth power absoption due to hydraulic shock absorber with spiral groove technology
- Torque up to 130 Nm
- Compact flat swivel units with 3 positions available
3-Jaw Concentric Grippers
Series GD300
- Extremely robust T-Slot guide for maximum forces and moments capacity
- Available with optional dust cover for use at extreme conditions
2. Swivel and rotary modules
- Smooth power absoption due to hydraulic shock absorber with spiral groove technology
- Torque up to 130 Nm
- Compact flat swivel units with 3 positions available
3. 3-jaw concentric grippers
- Extremely robust T-Slot guide for maximum forces and moments capacity
- Available with optional dust cover for use at extreme conditions
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers
Series GP400
- High gripping force as a result of optimal direction change of driving force into gripping force
1. 2-jaw parallel grippers
- High gripping force as a result of optimal direction change of driving force into gripping force
Flat Swivel Units
Series SF-C
- Smooth power absoption due to hydraulic shock absorber with spiral groove technology
- Torque up to 130 Nm
- Compact flat swivel units with 3 positions available
1. Swivel and rotary modules
- Smooth power absoption due to hydraulic shock absorber with spiral groove technology
- Torque up to 130 Nm
- Compact flat swivel units with 3 positions available
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers with Long Stroke
Series GH6000
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers with Long Stroke
Series MGH8000
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers with Long Stroke
Series GH6000
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers with Long Stroke
Series GH6000
Flat Swivel Units
Series SF-C
- Smooth power absoption due to hydraulic shock absorber with spiral groove technology
- Torque up to 130 Nm
- Compact flat swivel units with 3 positions available
2. Swivel and rotary modules
- Smooth power absoption due to hydraulic shock absorber with spiral groove technology
- Torque up to 130 Nm
- Compact flat swivel units with 3 positions available
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers with Long Stroke
Series GH6000
Swivel Jaws
Series SBZ
- Integrated shock absorbers for adjustable end position damping
- Multi-way ball bearing for high torque capacity
Flat Swivel Units
Series SF-C
- Smooth power absoption due to hydraulic shock absorber with spiral groove technology
- Torque up to 130 Nm
- Compact flat swivel units with 3 positions available
2. Swivel and rotary modules
- Integrated shock absorbers for adjustable end position damping
- Multi-way ball bearing for high torque capacity
3. Swivel and rotary modules
- Smooth power absoption due to hydraulic shock absorber with spiral groove technology
- Torque up to 130 Nm
- Compact flat swivel units with 3 positions available
Flat Swivel Units
Series SF-C
- Smooth power absoption due to hydraulic shock absorber with spiral groove technology
- Torque up to 130 Nm
- Compact flat swivel units with 3 positions available
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers
Series GP400
- High gripping force as a result of optimal direction change of driving force into gripping force
Swivel Jaws
Series SBZ
- Integrated shock absorbers for adjustable end position damping
- Multi-way ball bearing for high torque capacity
1. Swivel and rotary modules
- Smooth power absoption due to hydraulic shock absorber with spiral groove technology
- Torque up to 130 Nm
- Compact flat swivel units with 3 positions available
2. 2-jaw parallel grippers
- High gripping force as a result of optimal direction change of driving force into gripping force
3. Swivel and rotary modules
- Integrated shock absorbers for adjustable end position damping
- Multi-way ball bearing for high torque capacity
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers with Long Stroke
Series GH6000
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers with Long Stroke
Series GH6000
2-Jaw Parallel Grippers with Long Stroke
Series GEH6000IL
Components for automotive production
System solutions for automotive production
As a KNOW-HOW FACTORY, the Zimmer Group combines various technology areas such as handling, machine, damping and linear technology under one roof and develops customized solutions for automation tasks worldwide in the age of digital transformation. We draw on a wealth of experience in the mobility market and create system solutions for individual challenges as well as industry standards.
