RTD Profile
Zenon was founded in 1987 to promote automation and robotic technologies to Greek industry by developing a World class research centre in robotics. The company specialises in industrial robotics, computer vision and CIM. Over the last three years, Zenon succeeded in completing more than 50 contracts within a broad range of industrial sectors. NDT, Furniture, exhaust pipe and pressure tank welding, electronic and electromechanical assembly, brass castings and turbine blades grinding, vehicle body painting, as well as chocolate and hamburger packaging account for some of Zenon's robot installations in the Greek Industry. Computer vision based automation and process control systems, data collection systems, and image archiving platforms complete the activity spectrum of the company.
With the competition quickening for clients in all industries, Zenon has decided to remain at the forefront of innovation in technology. Therefore it regularly participates in European R&D programs such as CRAFT, ESPRIT, RACE, BRITE and EUREKA. The company's commitment was rewarded by the development of a world wide innovative robot grinding system based on a force controlled servo tool, conceived, developed and patented by Zenon. A leader in Greece and among the elite in Europe regarding advanced robotics, Zenon's name has become associated with the introduction of robots in the Greek industry and with innovation in the area of automation. In the last 2 years Zenon has developed 2 NDT inspection robots for the inspection of aircraft and oil storage tanks.
Participation in technical tasks
Zenon will be responsible for the design and development of hardware and software for the OLIWAM system.
Reasons for selection by the SMEs
The SMEs recognise that Zenon has a significant core competence in the development of industrial robots for inspection and other tasks.
