Zima Systems is the developer and manufacturer of the patented ZIMA piston. We combine engineering expertise, manufacturing, and prototyping — under one roof, within the EU single market.
Aerosol systems are everyday objects — but the technology behind them is rarely transparent. Most manufacturers deliver a finished product without any way to understand how it works inside.
We make the technology visible. Every ZIMA can is designed so that its operating principle is understandable. That builds trust — with our customers, with regulatory authorities, and with end consumers.
And we ensure that the dosing is physically reproducible — not just statistically, but as a function of geometry and gas volume.
Registered office, administration, consulting, and the 3D printing prototyping center. This is where concepts, prototypes, and regulatory documentation are created.
Injection molding tool design and series production. ISO-compliant manufacturing environment. EU single market, short supply chains.
Zima Systems began in 2001 as Zima Kolben — founded by Josef Zima, inventor and long-time expert in the aerosol industry. The starting point was a simple idea: completely separate product and propellant, without an inner bag, without a displacer film.
In early 2011 the company was restructured as Zima Systems GmbH. Robert Zima, the managing director and sole owner, is responsible for development, manufacturing, and customer projects.
This is how a company was born that develops, consults, prototypes, and manufactures — under one roof, within the EU single market.
2001
Founding of Zima Kolben (sole proprietorship) by Josef Zima.
2011
Re-structured as Zima Systems GmbH.
Today
Patented ZIMA piston, manufacturing within the EU single market, prototyping in Germany.
Protected technology with a clear competitive advantage and licensing model.
Production within the EU single market. CE compliance without special permits.
Functional prototypes in 3–5 business days. Start series production with low risk.
Free initial consultation. Honest feasibility assessment before any investment.
World Aerosols, May/June 2019
"A barrier packaging system, the piston can."
The first international recognition of the ZIMA piston in a leading global aerosol trade magazine.
January 23, 2015
"World's first single-piece DWI steel piston can"
Co-presentation by Zima Systems and mall//herlan at the Steinbeis Innovation Fair, supported by the Steinbeis Foundation and IHK Stuttgart.
Patent
The patented ZIMA piston is recognized by multiple international patent offices — a verifiable competitive advantage.
We respond to all inquiries within 48 hours. Whether it's a technical detail, licensing question, or market entry — we are the right point of contact.
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