Ziemann & Urban GmbH
About us
Ziemann & Urban GmbH is an owner-managed, medium-sized company based in Moosinning near Munich that has specialized in testing and automation technology solutions for over 35 years. Since its foundation in 1991, the company has been developing and implementing customer-specific systems to ensure quality, efficiency, and process stability in industrial production.
Its range of services includes test and inspection automation, industrial image processing, and software solutions for quality assurance. Ziemann & Urban supports its customers throughout the entire project life cycle—from conception and development to design and manufacturing to commissioning and long-term service. Complete in-house hardware and software development enables flexible, tailor-made solutions and short response times.
A particular focus is on industrial image processing. Here, Ziemann & Urban develops powerful optical testing and measuring systems for inspecting, measuring, and determining the position of components and assemblies based on proven, rule-based image processing methods. In addition, artificial intelligence tools, such as deep learning methods, are used in a targeted manner to map complex or varying inspection tasks in a robust, adaptive, and process-reliable manner. These systems are supplemented by intelligent software for evaluation, documentation, and process monitoring, which ensures reproducible and transparent quality assurance.
Ziemann & Urban systems are used in numerous industries, including the automotive and supplier industry, electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, plastics processing, medical technology, and laboratory automation. They make a significant contribution to reducing scrap, increasing process reliability, and sustainably optimizing production processes.
As an ISO 9001-certified company, Ziemann & Urban stands for structured processes, high quality standards, and long-term customer relationships. Used worldwide, the solutions are valued by both medium-sized companies and international corporations.
True to the motto “measure – test – automate. We ensure the quality of your products,” Ziemann & Urban is presenting itself at all about automation as a competent partner for future-oriented automation and testing solutions.
Products & services
ZU-Vision - Maximum Flexibility in Industrial Image Processing
ZU-Vision – Maximum Flexibility in Industrial Image Processing In modern automation, image processing is a key driver of quality, efficiency, and competitiveness. With ZU-Vision, Ziemann & Urban delivers a powerful platform designed to meet exactly these demands: maximum flexibility, high scalability, and reliable results – even in the most demanding applications. Benefit from over 35 years of experience in developing proprietary machine vision systems. The modular architecture of ZU-Vision allows solutions to be tailored precisely to your needs – from simple inspection stations to complex, fully automated production lines. A comprehensive toolbox with more than 200 functions, combined with integrated AI technologies, ensures precise and future-proof image analysis. At the same time, you retain full control: all inspection and measurement data can be captured, analyzed, and seamlessly integrated into your existing systems – ensuring maximum transparency and full traceability. The intuitive user interface and freely programmable inspection workflows enable fast setup and easy adaptation during operation. Thanks to offline programming, you can optimize processes without interrupting production. ZU-Vision grows with your requirements: the number of cameras and applications is virtually unlimited and only constrained by the available computing power. Open interfaces such as OPC UA, TCP/IP, and fieldbus systems ensure smooth integration into your automation environment. Your benefits at a glance: • Maximum flexibility through modular design • AI integration for complex inspection tasks • Scalable for any system size • Easy integration into existing infrastructures • Full data control and traceability ZU-Vision – because your quality demands no compromise.
ZU-Control - Intelligent Measurement and Control Technology from a Single Source
ZU-Control – Intelligent Measurement and Control Technology from a Single Source Where precise inspection processes, reliable workflows, and maximum adaptability are required, ZU-Control creates the perfect link between measurement and control technology. This powerful platform from Ziemann & Urban enables you to design, control, and visualize complete inspection and machine processes – fully tailored to your individual requirements. ZU-Control seamlessly integrates a wide range of measurement systems, including tactile, electrical, and optical technologies, into one cohesive solution. The result is a fully connected process environment where different measurement methods work together intelligently. Whether manual workstations or fully automated production lines, ZU-Control supports your operators with clear guidance and an intuitive touchscreen interface for efficient and reliable operation. A key advantage is centralized processing and evaluation: virtually unlimited image processing and measurement units can be integrated into your production workflow and managed through a single control module. This reduces complexity, increases transparency, and ensures your system remains flexible and easy to expand. ZU-Control also sets standards in documentation and traceability. For safety-critical or documentation-relevant components, integrated logging ensures complete traceability. Additional features such as an integrated label editor for barcode and DMC applications, as well as the ability to link various sensors within a 2D/3D coordinate system, make ZU-Control a powerful control center for our solutions. Thanks to open interfaces such as TCP/IP or common fieldbus systems, ZU-Control integrates seamlessly into existing production environments. An extensive service menu with diagnostic and test modes also supports commissioning, maintenance, and fast service operations. ZU-Control – for full control, intelligent processes, and measurable quality.
ZU-Report - Turn Data into Insights. Optimize Processes. Ensure Quality.
In modern manufacturing, vast amounts of data are generated every day – but real value comes from transforming that data into actionable insights. With ZU-Report, Ziemann & Urban offers a powerful data mining tool that converts your inspection and measurement data into a solid foundation for informed decisions and continuous process optimization. As a central analytics platform, ZU-Report processes data from ZU-Vision and ZU-Control, providing full transparency across your production processes. Whether individual measurements, complex inspection routines, or large historical datasets – all information is structured, clearly visualized, and easily accessible for in-depth analysis. With support for modern SQL databases (MS SQL, MySQL, MariaDB) and a highly scalable architecture, ZU-Report can integrate an unlimited number of systems, products, and evaluations. Even with large data volumes, performance remains consistently high – including in high-speed environments with decentralized data collection and centralized consolidation. ZU-Report enables flexible, application-specific analysis of your production data. Filter, compare, and visualize results exactly according to your needs. From defect frequency analysis and cavity-based evaluations to detailed raw data insights – you gain full visibility into quality and process stability at all times. Comprehensive export functions (e.g. Excel, PDF, HTML) as well as the storage of images support reporting, documentation, and communication – both internally and externally. Redundant data storage also ensures maximum security. Your benefits at a glance: • Centralized analysis and visualization of inspection and measurement data • Scalable for unlimited systems and products • Powerful data mining for data-driven process optimization • Flexible filtering and analysis tailored to your application • Seamless integration with ZU-Vision and ZU-Control ZU-Report – because data only creates value when it is understood.
Application Database Z&U Solutions - bringing systems to life
See. Control. Understand. – Discover our solutions. How can quality, efficiency, and transparency in production be sustainably increased? The answer lies in the intelligent combination of image processing, control technology, and data analysis. This is precisely where Ziemann & Urban comes in. In our solution database, you will find a wide range of implemented applications – from precise component inspection and complex measurement tasks to fully integrated automation solutions. Every application is based on the interplay of our high-performance ZU-Vision, ZU-Control, and ZU-Report systems. Experience how image processing reliably detects defects, how inspection and machine processes are centrally controlled, and how valuable insights are generated from your production data. Our solutions are modular, flexibly adaptable, and precisely tailored to the requirements of a wide variety of industries. Whether for a single workstation or a networked production line: Our systems grow with your requirements and can be seamlessly integrated into existing processes. The highest quality, maximum process reliability, and complete traceability are always our top priorities. Use our solution database as a source of inspiration and a starting point for your individual application. Discover proven approaches, explore new possibilities, and work with us to develop the optimal solution for your production. Ziemann & Urban – your partner for intelligent quality assurance and automation.
Feasibility analyses & consulting
Assess feasibility. Identify risks early. Develop solutions with confidence. Successful machine vision applications start long before implementation – they begin with a structured and well-founded analysis. With feasibility studies and consulting from Ziemann & Urban, you establish the basis for technically sound and economically viable inspection systems. The objective is to identify the right inspection technology for your specific application while evaluating both the testing requirements and system integration as a whole. The focus is on practical, reliable decision-making: Which technology fits best? What constraints must be considered? How can the solution be efficiently integrated into existing processes? Ziemann & Urban approaches these questions systematically, delivering robust recommendations for your quality assurance strategy. Additional services include in-depth consulting, hands-on knowledge transfer, and training. Upon request, risk analyses can be conducted to identify potential weaknesses early and ensure a stable project foundation from the outset. Whether you are addressing a new inspection task, planning system expansion, or managing complex integration requirements: a structured feasibility analysis reduces development risks, accelerates decision-making, and ensures a sustainable, cost-effective solution. Your key benefits: Technically and economically sound evaluation of your inspection task Holistic approach to inspection technology and system integration Increased planning reliability for investment decisions Practical consulting, training, and knowledge transfer Optional risk analysis for additional assurance Ziemann & Urban Consulting – because robust solutions start with clear analysis.
QC Assistant for Pipette Tips
Detailed quality inspection of 64 Pipette Tips in 10 minutes. The quality of pipette tips is the be-all and end-all and one of the most important purchase criteria facing the market. With our HEKUtip QC Assistant, you can ensure that quality is uncompromised and thus close the quality gaps particularly due to missing or intermittent inspections in your quality management process. Together with our partner hekuma, a specialist high performance plastic automation and medical technology, we have developed this compact stand-alone module, which offers various inspection options according to fulfill your needs.
ZU-SORT Glass Turntable Inspection System
The "ZU SORT" solution, designed as a glass plate system, can be equipped with multiple camera stations. Parts are fed in bulk via a vibratory bowl feeder, but other conveying methods are also easily accommodated. The parts are separated on the glass plate and precisely measured and inspected. Parts that meet specifications are blown off, while the others are stripped. Furthermore, in verification mode, as part of cyclical inspection (after a specific time or number of parts), automated checks can be performed to determine the extent to which good parts are good and bad parts are bad, and whether there are any contaminants or defects that could affect the inspection. Standard sorting is possible according to two defect classes. After inspection, the parts are either conveyed in bulk or packaged in bags, blisters, or similar containers (depending on customer requirements).
Digital Food Measurement System according to IEC 60350
Automatic Inspection and Colour Detection of test dishes. IEC 60350 is an international standard that specifies safety and performance requirements for household electric cooking appliances. The standard covers various types of appliances such as ovens, ranges, hobs, grills, and more. It addresses aspects such as electrical safety, temperature control, insulation, durability, and testing methods. The content of IEC 60350 focuses on ensuring the safe operation and reliable performance of these appliances while promoting user safety and product quality. For performance measurement, the standard describes detailed test procedures and requirements for digital measuring systems. Our FoodInspection System meets these requirements and peforms the required measurements. Target Group R&D departments of household appliances Independent testing institutes other users of the IEC 60350 standard
Telecentric Lenses & lights
The telecentric lens for your application... ...we want to find it together with you. Benefit from our experience for a consultation or search our product database yourself. Our promise: Huge selection – Short delivery times – Competitive prices. Ziemann & Urban handles distribution of Canrill Optics for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Consultation and support from experienced experts!
News
Technical article - Automated AI Testing
This article highlights our innovative, AI-supported testing system, which we have successfully implemented at BMW's foundry in Landshut.
Image Processing in Real-World Testing - Application Report: Connector Testing
Integration meets reality: How Ziemann & Urban and ODU master new testing scenarios and flexibly adapt image processing to unexpected challenges in connector production
Job ads
Software Developer C++/ C# (m/w/d)
Become part of the team! As an owner-managed family business, Ziemann & Urban places great value on company culture and respectful management. We offer above-average benefits as well as interesting and unique tasks, not only regionally and in Germany, but also worldwide. We are looking for a Software Developer (C++/C#) (m/f/d) to join us as soon as possible.
Application & Service/Application Engineering
As an owner-managed family business, Ziemann & Urban places great value on company culture and respectful management. We offer above-average benefits as well as interesting and unusual tasks, not only regionally and in Germany, but also worldwide. We are looking for employees in the Application & Service/Application Engineering department (m/f/d) to start as soon as possible.
Mechanic/Mechatronics Technician (m/f/d) for Production & Assembly
Become part of the team! As an owner-managed family business specializing in testing and automation technology, Ziemann & Urban places great value on company culture and respectful management. We offer above-average benefits as well as interesting and unique tasks, not only regionally and in Germany, but also worldwide. We are looking for a Mechanic/Mechatronics Technician (m/f/d) for Production & Assembly to start as soon as possible.