Lukas basically grew up around CNC milling machines and learned early on what kind of technology these machines are based on and the role precision plays in their performance. It’s no surprise that tool machines have always fascinated him. His grandfather founded the ‘EiMa Maschinenbau GmbH’ in 1984, which eventually became Zimmermann.
As a child, Lukas and his brother would run through the production hall in Frickenhausen, and as a teenager he earned some extra money helping out in assembly.
It’s not just family that connects them, but also the technology: his father and brother are also engineers, and all of them studied in Reutlingen. Lukas is deeply connected with the region. During his ‘study abroad‘ in Pforzheim, he upheld the Swabian traditions among his fellow mechanical-engineering students at the university, before returning to Reutlingen to complete his master’s degree. Internships with leading machine builders gave him additional insights, but his true home was always the family business.
Today, Lukas is responsible for technical project engineering at Zimmermann, overseeing the lightweight 22 and 27 series. “International customer projects, from India and the Netherlands to the USA, have shown just how well the former EiMa portfolio fits into the Zimmermann product range.” A major milestone: the presentation of the FZU22 at IMTS in Chicago, where the live demonstration of the machine impressed the audience and it quickly evolved into a bestseller. “Many customers saw the machine in action at the show and made their decision on the spot,” he says. It is the customers that make his work so exciting: “Behind every project is a new and exciting application, from bathroom ceramics to carbon-fiber components for motorsports to automotive design models.” What makes him especially proud: “Zimmermann has an outstanding reputation in the industry. The name carries weight, and our quality is truly ‘beyond precision.’”
Privately, Lukas is just as deeply connected to technology: whether it’s agricultural machinery, classic cars, or model airplanes. He likes to spend his free time outdoors, with his wife and their dog, Luna. The mountains are a special refuge for him: rugged, constant, and full of energy. It’s no surprise that he vacations in Austria several times a year and has a close circle of friends there. Lukas looks ahead optimistically: “Success stories don’t write themselves, they need involvement. It’s up to us whether we get stuck in problems or find solutions.” Where his path will take him next remains open, but one thing is certain: his passion for machines, customers, and technology will always accompany him.