ZF Friedrichshafen AG, commonly known as ZF Group, established in 1915 and headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, is a global technology company specializing in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety systems. ZF's product portfolio includes transmissions, axles, steering systems, braking systems, and automated driving technologies, serving industries such as passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial applications. The company is committed to advancing mobility and transportation solutions, focusing on electrification, autonomous driving, and digitalization. With a presence in 31 countries and approximately 168,700 employees, ZF reported sales of €46.6 billion in fiscal year 2023, operating 162 production locations worldwide.
NDS provides clearly defined interfaces and specifications for storing and streaming map data. Basis for the development of driving functions and map-based services.
ZF has developed Smart Camera 6, its next generation of cameras for the advanced development of urban and highway automated driving and safety systems.
New shuttle generation celebrates world premiere at CES 2023. ZF and Beep plan to deliver several thousand new-generation autonomous Level 4 shuttles for the US market. With its autonomous transport system, technology group offers customers a comprehensive shuttle service concept including fleet management, maintenance, repairs and training.
ZF has developed a heated seat belt option for electric vehicles. This technology allows drivers to reduce the energy used to heat the vehicle, especially in combination with other contact heaters such as a seat heater.
In order to further advance the modern transport concept, ZF has significantly expanded its range: The company no longer only offers the shuttle vehicles, but a complete all-round carefree package for cities and urban mobility operators.
For the first time, ZF Aftermarket has introduced its own range of air springs in renowned Sachs quality. Air suspension is becoming more and more widespread across the vehicle parc – and workshops must adapt to it.
ZF’s in-depth knowledge of all aspects of vehicle motion control systems is not only unmatched in today’s market, we’re also in the pole position to shape the next level of chassis technology. This is critical as electrification, autonomous driving and the software defined vehicle bring both additional requirements for the chassis and even more possibilities for the future.
The digitization of commercial vehicle (CV) fleets and the establishment of new drive and mobility concepts are accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Workshop processes and customer expectations are changing just as quickly.