Zoller + Fröhlich GmbH

What Zoller + Fröhlich GmbH does

Zoller + Fröhlich GmbH (Z+F) is a German family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1963 and headquartered in Wangen im Allgäu, Germany, with approximately 300 employees and a wholly-owned US subsidiary (Z+F USA Inc.) in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. The company operates three product divisions developed and manufactured exclusively at its German headquarters: (1) phase-based terrestrial 3D laser scanners (Z+F IMAGER 5024 series with up to 2.2 MHz measurement rate and 365m range), 2D laser profilers (Z+F PROFILER series), and SLAM-based mobile scanning systems (Z+F FlexScan 22); (2) cable processing machines under the Z+F EVOLINE brand covering cutting (EVOCUT), crimping (EVOPRESS), stripping (EVOSTRIP), and combined operations (EVOCRIMP, AM/UNIC/WPC series), plus quality assurance systems; and (3) custom switch cabinet manufacturing with in-house software development, metalworking, and assembly. Supporting software includes Z+F LaserControl and Z+F SynCaT, with SDK availability (ZFS) and validated interoperability with AVEVA LFM, PolyWorks, EdgeWise, JRC 3D Reconstructor, and Scantra.

The company generates revenue across five streams: laser scanner hardware sales, subscription-based laser scanning software, cable processing machine sales, consumable ferrules and terminals, and custom switch cabinet services. All pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. Distribution is primarily channel-led through a global dealer and distributor network spanning 40+ export countries, actively recruited via the "Join The Blue Side" program, supplemented by direct enterprise field sales from German headquarters and the US branch. Customer segments span industrial manufacturing, forensics and public safety, architecture/engineering/heritage, facility management, insurance, mobile mapping, and electrical equipment manufacturers.

Z+F is led by Managing Director Dr.-Ing. Christoph Fröhlich and operates with no external funding rounds, no public listing, and no disclosed private equity or venture capital shareholders, consistent with its family-owned Mittelstand character. Recent strategic activity centers on R&D-led product iteration (LaserControl v12.0 unified maintenance concept in March 2026, subsequent 12.2604 release in May 2026, IMAGER 5024 series, FlexScan 22), innovation recognition (Kreissparkasse Ravensburg Innovation Award 2025, Schaltschrankbau Innovation Award 2021), and sustained global channel expansion.

Name

Zoller + Fröhlich GmbH

Legal name

Zoller + Fröhlich GmbH

Website

https://zofre.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Zoller + Fröhlich GmbH is a German family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1963, producing phase-based 3D and 2D terrestrial laser scanners, cable processing machines, ferrules, and custom switch cabinets. It serves industrial manufacturing, forensics, architecture, and electrical equipment customers globally via a 40+ country dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laser Scanning and Wire Processing Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• 3D laser scanners
• Wire processing machines
• Cable processing equipment
• Wire end ferrules
• Switch cabinet manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Wangen Im Allgäu

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laser Scanner Hardware Sales: Sale of 3D and 2D terrestrial laser scanners (Z+F IMAGER and PROFILER series), accessories (TopCam, T-Cam), and related hardware.
2. Laser Scanning Software: Z+F LaserControl and SynCaT software products sold with subscription/maintenance-based licensing, including version updates and technical support.
3. Cable Processing Machines: Sale of wire processing machines including strippers, crimpers, cutting machines, and combined machines under the Z+F EVOLINE brand.
4. Ferrules and Consumables: Sale of wire end ferrules (insulated, uninsulated, twin), terminals, assortment boxes, and cable accessories.
5. Switch Cabinet Services: Custom switch cabinet manufacturing including software development (DIN EN 61131-3), sheet metal working, painting, wiring, and final assembly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zoller + Fröhlich (Z+F) develops and manufactures phase-based terrestrial 3D and 2D laser scanners with proprietary software (LaserControl, SynCaT), automated cable/wire processing machines (cutting, stripping, crimping) under the EVOLINE brand, wire end ferrules and terminals, and custom-built switch cabinets. The company develops and produces all products exclusively at its headquarters in Wangen im Allgäu, Germany, selling to industrial, surveying, forensic, architectural, and electrical equipment customers through a global dealer network spanning 40+ countries.

Product overview

Zoller + Fröhlich GmbH (Z+F) is a German manufacturer offering three main product divisions: Laser Scanners (3D and 2D terrestrial laser scanners with supporting software), Cable Processing (wire processing machines, ferrules, and quality assurance equipment), and Switch Cabinet Manufacturing. The laser scanner portfolio includes the Z+F IMAGER 5024 series (5024S, 5024A, 5024E), Z+F FlexScan 22 with SLAM platform, and Z+F PROFILER 9020 series 2D profilers. Software includes Z+F LaserControl and Z+F SynCaT for data processing, with compatibility for third-party software including AVEVA LFM, PolyWorks, EdgeWise, and JRC 3D Reconstructor. The cable processing division (Z+F EVOLINE) produces cutting (EVOCUT), stripping (EVOSTRIP), and crimping (EVOPRESS) machines, along with combined machines (EVOCRIMP, WPC, AM series, UNIC series), various stripping machines (AI series), and crimping machines (SC, CR, CM, PCM series). Supporting equipment includes wire unwinders (UNIROLL, WireMover, WireDancer, WireCaddy) and quality systems (Visual Control System, crimp force monitoring). Z+F also manufactures wire end ferrules (insulated, twin, uninsulated), terminals, and assortment boxes. The company produces switch cabinets with in-house software development, metalworking, painting, wiring, and assembly. All products are developed and manufactured exclusively in Wangen im Allgäu, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Z+F IMAGER®: Terrestrial 3D laser scanner series for high-precision measurement applications
• Z+F PROFILER®
• Z+F FlexScan
• Z+F EVOLINE
• Z+F LaserControl®
• Z+F SynCaT®

Products and services

• Z+F IMAGER 5024 Series 3D Laser Scanners Phase-based terrestrial 3D laser scanners (Supreme/Advanced/Essential variants) for surveying firms, industrial plants, forensic investigators, and heritage organizations requiring millimeter-accurate 3D spatial data.
• Z+F IMAGER 5006EX 3D Laser Scanner Phase-based terrestrial 3D laser scanner for industrial applications, providing high-precision spatial measurement for industrial customers.
• Z+F FlexScan 22 Mobile Scanning System Trackingsystem with cameras and SLAM platform for mobile 3D scanning applications, enabling flexible walk-and-scan data capture for surveying professionals.
• Z+F PROFILER 9020 / 9020-2 2D Laser Scanner 2D laser scanner with integrated cameras for mobile mapping applications, described as the world's first 2D laser scanner with integrated cameras.
• Z+F PROFILER 9025C 2D Laser Scanner High-speed 2D laser profiler with 2.188 million pixels/second, 182m range, and 267 profiles/second for mobile mapping operators.
• Z+F LaserControl Software Proprietary office and Scout software for processing and working with Z+F laser scanner data, including filters, measurement, and processing tools, with subscription/maintenance-based licensing.
• Z+F SynCaT Software Laser scanning software solution for Z+F laser scanners, supporting point cloud and scan data processing workflows.
• Z+F Laser Scanner SDK Software Development Kit (SDK) for Z+F laser scanner integration, including ZFS, ZFS + CTRL, and ZFS + COLOR packages for developers and integrators.
• Z+F EVOCUT Cable Cutting Machine Cable cutting machine in the Z+F EVOLINE product line for cutting cables and wires to length for electrical equipment manufacturers.
• Z+F EVOPRESS Crimping Machine Crimping machine in the Z+F EVOLINE line for crimping cable ferrules onto conductors for electrical equipment manufacturers.
• Z+F EVOSTRIP Stripping Machine Stripping machine in the Z+F EVOLINE product line for stripping cable insulation for electrical equipment manufacturers.
• Z+F EVOCRIMP Combined Stripping and Crimping Machine Combined stripping and crimping machine in the Z+F EVOLINE line for integrated two-step wire processing in a single machine.
• Z+F AM and UNIC Series Combined Stripping-Crimping Machines Series of stripping and crimping machines (AM and UNIC variants) for processing loose insulated Z+F ferrules with multiple automation levels.
• Z+F Visual Control System (VCS) In-line quality assurance system for verifying cable processing operations on Z+F EVOLINE machines.
• Z+F Crimp Force Monitoring CK 01 Measurement device that monitors crimping force quality during cable processing to detect defects.
• Z+F Insulated Wire End Ferrules Insulated wire end ferrules for cable termination, available as single bags, on reels, and as belt strips for industrial wiring applications.
• Z+F Uninsulated Wire End Ferrules Uninsulated tin-plated copper wire end ferrules for conductor cross-sections from 0.14 to 240 mm² (AWG 26 - 500 kcmil), UL certified for 600V applications.
• Z+F Solderless Cable Terminals Solderless cable terminals including ring terminals, disconnect terminals, spade terminals, and other terminal types for cable termination.
• Z+F Custom Switch Cabinet Manufacturing Service Custom switch cabinet manufacturing service covering software development (DIN EN 61131-3), sheet metal working, painting, wiring, and final assembly for special machinery, automotive, aviation, packaging, and machine/plant engineering customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D laser scanners capture millimeter-accurate spatial coordinates suitable for factory and plant new construction and renovation planning.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Z+F Global Dealers and DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZ+F has been expanding its global dealer and distributor network for many years. The company seeks experienced dealers and distributors who are already active in the sales of laser scanning hardware and software. Partners benefit from direct delivery from Z+F's own warehouse, short delivery times, high-quality 'Made in Germany' products, 50 years of experience, regular product training at Z+F or locally, and customized solutions for various applications. The company also targets global players seeking to build individual distribution networks in their respective countries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Weidmüller: Weidmüller is a broad incumbent in electrical connectivity, offering wire end ferrules, terminals, and related processing tools — overlapping with Z+F's ferrule consumables and EVOLINE automation. Weidmüller competes with Z+F in supplying OEMs and panel builders.
• Trimble: Trimble's geospatial and scanning portfolio (e.g., X7, TX8, Trimble RealWorks) targets surveying, BIM, and forensics — overlapping Z+F's verticals. Trimble is a broader incumbent with extensive software ecosystems (Tekla, Trimble Connect), competing on integrated hardware-software workflows.
• Teledyne Optech: Teledyne Optech manufactures airborne, mobile, and terrestrial LiDAR sensors used in surveying, mapping, and industrial measurement. It competes with Z+F's laser scanning portfolio in adjacent spatial-capture workflows, especially in mobile mapping.
• Leica Geosystems (Hexagon): Leica Geosystems, owned by Hexagon AB, is the dominant player in high-precision terrestrial laser scanning (e.g., Leica RTC360, BLK series). It competes head-on with Z+F's IMAGER and PROFILER series in surveying, AEC, and forensics, and bundles far broader software and service capabilities.

Direct peers

• Riegl Laser Measurement Systems: Riegl (Austria) is one of the most direct competitors in terrestrial and mobile laser scanning (VZ-i, VUX, miniVUX series), targeting surveying, mobile mapping, and industrial measurement. Riegl and Z+F both serve high-end, accuracy-driven customers and compete in similar procurement processes.
• Schleuniger Group: Schleuniger specializes in wire processing machines (cut, strip, crimp, seal) and competes directly with Z+F EVOLINE. Both target automotive, industrial, and switch-cabinet builders, with overlapping product roadmaps in fully automated processing cells.
• Komax Group: Komax is a global leader in automated wire processing machinery (cutting, stripping, crimping) and is the most direct competitor to Z+F's EVOLINE cable processing product line. Both serve electrical equipment manufacturers with similar stripping/crimping machine architectures.
• FARO Technologies: FARO is a direct peer in 3D laser scanning (Focus, Vantage, Blink) for industrial metrology, factory digitization, and AEC — the same end markets Z+F's IMAGER series targets. Both emphasize high-precision phase-based scanning and compete for industrial QA and reverse-engineering budgets.

Emerging players

• NavVis: NavVis is a leading SLAM-based mobile scanning platform (NavVis VLX, M6) for indoor digital-twin and AEC workflows. It is an emerging direct competitor to Z+F's FlexScan 22 in the mobile mapping segment where Z+F is investing.
• GeoSLAM (GeoCue): GeoSLAM provides handheld and backpack SLAM-based 3D mapping solutions competing with Z+F's FlexScan 22 in indoor mapping, real estate, and heritage. As part of GeoCue, it now also offers UAV LiDAR, expanding overlap with Z+F's mobile mapping portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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