CR-35iA vs ZiMo Automation Cell
Side-by-side comparison of CR-35iA (FANUC) and ZiMo Automation Cell (Zimmer Group) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CR-35iAJapan
- ZiMo Automation CellGermany
Year First Available
- CR-35iA2015
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Verified Deployments
- CR-35iA0 Deployments
- ZiMo Automation Cell0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- ZiMo Automation CellContact for quote
Availability Status
- CR-35iAACTIVE
- ZiMo Automation CellACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- CR-35iA35 kg
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Reach
- CR-35iA1,813 mm
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Degrees of Freedom
- CR-35iA6
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Repeatability
- CR-35iA±0.04 mm
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Max TCP Speed
- CR-35iA0.5 m/s
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Robot Weight
- CR-35iA990 kg
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Mounting Options
- CR-35iA—
- ZiMo Automation Cellfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- CR-35iAISO 9283
- ZiMo Automation CellCE
Force/Torque Sensing
- CR-35iAnone
- ZiMo Automation Cell—
Duty Cycle
- CR-35iA—
- ZiMo Automation Cell24 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- CR-35iA—
- ZiMo Automation Cell0.5 hrs
Time to Redeploy
- CR-35iA—
- ZiMo Automation Cell0.3 min
No-Code Capable
- CR-35iA—
- ZiMo Automation CellYes
Offline Programming
- CR-35iA—
- ZiMo Automation CellYes
Programming Interface
- CR-35iAteach_pendant
- ZiMo Automation Cellno_code_gui, proprietary_app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- CR-35iA—
- ZiMo Automation CellMATCH
Tool Changer Support
- CR-35iA—
- ZiMo Automation Cellautomatic
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- CR-35iA—
- ZiMo Automation CellIO-Link, Euromap 67, Digital Safety I/O
Digital Twin Support
- CR-35iA—
- ZiMo Automation CellYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CR-35iA$78,750 USD
- ZiMo Automation CellContact for quote
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 35 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,813 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 990 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 9283 | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| Time to Redeploy (values differ) | — | 0.3 min |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | no_code_gui, proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | MATCH |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | automatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | IO-Link, Euromap 67, Digital Safety I/O |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $78,750 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes CR-35iA and ZiMo Automation Cell?
CR-35iA is made by FANUC, based in JP. ZiMo Automation Cell is made by Zimmer Group, based in DE.
How do CR-35iA and ZiMo Automation Cell compare on the Robo Index?
CR-35iA grades AA on the Robo Index. ZiMo Automation Cell grades BB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CR-35iA and ZiMo Automation Cell in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between CR-35iA and ZiMo Automation Cell?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
CR-35iA vs ZiMo Automation Cell compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.