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ZF Friedrichshafen AG

  • Graf-von-Soden-Platz 1
    88046 Friedrichshafen
    Germany
  • +49 7541 77-0
  • http://www.zf.com
  • +49 7541 77-908000

ZF Friedrichshafen AG Articles

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News & Analysis
5th March 2024
ZF opens first zero-emission factory in Czech Republic

After a renovation period of less than 18 months, ZF's power electronics production site in Klášterec nad Ohří in the Czech Republic is re-opening as its first zero-emission manufacturing facility.

Passives
8th November 2023
Hera door contact switch with green energy harvesting by ZF

Hera door contact switches have now been enabled with green energy harvesting thanks to ZF technology.

Automotive
29th June 2023
ZF electromobility and networked chassis technology

ZF has unveiled its self-developed thermal management system for electric vehicles at its annual Global Technology Day demonstration event.

Automotive
20th June 2023
Autonomous driving in the UK

With ZF’s rollout of autonomous shuttle systems, the Group is taking a role in the future development of public transport.

News & Analysis
20th June 2023
ZF cooperates with Chinese forklift manufacturers

The SD sensor from ZF Friedrichshafen AG succeeded in winning business from two of the leading forklift manufacturers in China.

Automotive
14th June 2023
ZF Services UK ‘moves’ forward with next-gen autonomous Level 4 shuttle

ZF Services UK will be launching the new-generation autonomous Level 4 shuttle in the UK on stand V17 at MOVE 23, taking place at the ExCeL, London on 21st – 22nd June.

Latest
13th April 2023
ZF signs multi-year supply agreement with STMicroelectronics

The technology group ZF will, from 2025, purchase silicon carbide devices from STMicroelectronics.

Automotive
5th January 2023
Heat Belt helping improve energy efficiency of EVs in cold weather

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.

Automotive
15th February 2022
CES 2022 automotive recap: ZF’s autonomous mobility

The CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2022, which took place in Las Vegas from the 3rd to the 7th of January 2022, saw a multitude of events and exhibitions, many of which were aired virtually due to COVID restrictions. One of these was ZF, whose online presentation is recapped here as it provides a particular focus on what ZF refers to as ‘The future of Autonomous Mobility’ – and how the company plans to accomplish it.

E-mech
8th June 2021
Energy harvesting switch enriches new control units

The partnership between Schneider Electric and ZF Friedrichshafen leads to a new level of energy harvesting smart industrial switches. With the help of the compact generator from ZF, Schneider Electric has released the new industrial Harmony ZBRT wireless and battery-less interface.

Optoelectronics
13th May 2021
Energy harvesting light switch module installed

Airports in China have become the topics of sustainability, flexibility and energy efficiency in the lighting sector. Thanks to the wireless and battery-free light switch module from ZF, lights are controlled by using the KNX-RF radio protocol at Beijing and Xinjiang airports.

Sensors
16th April 2021
ZF Hall-based position sensors for marine engine controls

Hall-based position sensors are becoming widely used in a wide variety of applications due to their contactless and wear-free measurement method. These sensors are used in outboard marine engines to control the trim level. Marine drive manufacturers rely on the Hall-based position sensors from ZF as reliable and robust components for their overall drive system.

E-mech
1st December 2020
Energy harvesting switches integrate into smart homes

Is the window open or closed? For smart homes this is a simple question but when it comes to energy efficiency and safety, it is a critical one. Thanks to the battery-free and wireless RF technology from ZF this question can be answered reliably.

Sensors
26th October 2020
ZF increase e-bike speed sensor portfolio

With the increasing popularity and growing trend of e-bikes, bicycle system suppliers have set goals to optimise power and performance of their drive systems. In order to support the driver in the best possible way, sensors are needed to deliver the required data and therefore adapt the engine's power support. An essential component is the ZF e-bike speed sensor for measuring the current speed.

Communications
13th October 2020
ZF wins business for electronic toll collection in China

In 2019, it was announced in China that by the end of the year 90% of vehicles on Chinese expressways should be enabled to use their new electronic toll collection (ETC) system. The DG sub-subminiature switch from ZF Friedrichshafen AG, succeeded in winning business exceeding ten million pieces from one of the leading ETC companies in China.

E-mech
2nd April 2020
ZF gains NCKL2/8 approval for D4 microswitches

In the last few years new refrigerants have been developed which are more environmentally friendly. Despite this huge advancement, there is the possibility that units with D4 microswitches can become flammable in certain conditions.

Renewables
7th November 2019
Energy harvesting technology for smart home window systems

Smart home devices have many benefits other than just making life more comfortable. Security and energy efficiency are valuable qualities found in the new eHandle ConnectHome from the German door and window handle manufacturer HOPPE using energy harvesting technology from ZF.

Communications
29th October 2019
Energy harvesting Bluetooth low energy switch at IoT seminars

From medical to industrial, every market is being disrupted by the IoT. Along with their partners and distributors, ON Semiconductor will host a series of technical seminars in several key locations worldwide. The first seminar series about ‘Innovations in Smart Homes and Buildings’, is sponsored by ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Bosch Sensortec.

E-mech
2nd September 2019
Traffic sign control by energy harvesting switches

When talking about Energy Harvesting Switches, the first applications that one thinks of are primarily in the smart home, building and industrial automation industry. A ZF Friedrichshafen’s customer, Westcotec, has developed an application for traffic signs using the ZF Energy Harvesting Switch. 

Analysis
28th June 2019
KNX RF training kit for certified centres

The KNX Association has given the target that by the end of 2019, KNX RF should be added to the KNX Basic Course by all European training centres. Therefore, all certified training centres in Europe will use at least one KNX RF switch and one KNX RF media coupler. 

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