About Z-LASER-History
Since Z-Laser was founded in 1985, the company has stood like no other for innovation, quality and reliability in the industry. The founder Kurt-Michael Zimmermann focused on a strong development department already in the first years and recognized very early that innovation leadership is the key for a successful company in the laser industry.
2017
Expansion of the production area
The workforce and the production volume have increased steadily, so that we have expanded our production area again.
2016
Presentation of the new laser projector LP-HFD2 as the successor of the laser projector LP-HFD.
The workforce and the production volume have increased steadily, so that we have expanded our production area again.
2015
New managing director
From January 2015, Dipl.-Ing. Rüdiger Ruh will be managing director / COO of the company.
2013
Presentation of new products
Z-FIBER, Fiber Coupled Laser Front View
- Presentation of the fiber coupled lasers ZFSM / ZFMM – today Z-FIBER
- Presentation of the camera- and laser-based measuring system Z3D-Control.
2012
Conversion of the production processes
The entire internal production processes were examined according to Lean Management methods and adapted to the latest international standards.
2011
establishment of a new product range
Presentation of the ZQ product range.
2011
Installation of the solar park
In the middle of the year the Z-LASER own solar park was established.
Z-LASER now generates a considerable part of the energy demand via the in-house solar system.
2005
Relocation to a new company building
…at Merzhauser Straße 134.
The location here offers space for growth and, thanks to its direct connection to public transport, provides excellent access for employees. A large parking lot is also available for visitors and employees.
1998
Entwicklung der ersten 2D-Laserprojektoren mit 532 nm
1997
Teilnahme an verschiedenen Messen
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…. hier Deutscher Pavillon Neu-Delhi (Indien)
1995
Presentation of the ZP Laser
and participation in various fairs
… here Bangalore (India)
1989
Presentation of the Laser Projection System for CNC Machines
… at the wood trade fair LIGNA, Hanover.
Development of the 3D measuring system Vision 2000 and presentation of the first diode lasers.
1985
Company formation
Diploma industrial engineer K.-M. Zimmermann founds in Freiburg Z-LASER. The enterprise specializes first in the new development of laser systems for the positioning assistance.
… at the wood trade fair LIGNA, Hanover.
Development of the 3D measuring system Vision 2000 and presentation of the first diode lasers.
