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Hauptverwaltung / ZF Forum, Löwentaler Str. 20, 88046 Friedrichshafen, Germany
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Overview
- Summary
- ZF Friedrichshafen is a global technology company providing systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology, playing a key role in enabling next-generation mobility. The company offers comprehensive product and software solutions across four technology domains: vehicle motion control, integrated safety, autonomous driving, and electric mobility. It develops technologies that allow vehicles to see, think, and act. The company's products contribute to reducing emissions, protecting the climate, and enhancing safe mobility.ZF Friedrichshafen is a global technology company providing systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology, playing a key role in enabling next-generation mobility. The company offers comprehensive product and software solutions across four technology domains: vehicle motion control, integrated safety, autonomous driving, and electric mobility. It develops technologies that allow vehicles to see, think, and act. The company's products contribute to reducing emissions, protecting the climate, and enhancing safe mobility.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Development and supply of transmission systems (automatic, manual, powershift, plug-in hybrid transmissions), steering systems, chassis systems, and active and passive safety technologies (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), airbag, seat belt systems, brake systems) for passenger cars.Development and supply of transmission systems (automatic, manual, powershift, plug-in hybrid transmissions), steering systems, chassis systems, and active and passive safety technologies (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), airbag, seat belt systems, brake systems) for passenger cars.
- Provision of electric mobility solutions including hybrid modules, electric drives, the AVE 130 electric portal axle, and the CeTrax electric central drive.Provision of electric mobility solutions including hybrid modules, electric drives, the AVE 130 electric portal axle, and the CeTrax electric central drive.
- Supply of transmission systems (TraXon Hybrid, automatic, manual, powershift), drive components (clutches, electric drives), ADAS technology (camera and radar-based comfort and safety functions), chassis systems, and steering systems for commercial vehicles.Supply of transmission systems (TraXon Hybrid, automatic, manual, powershift), drive components (clutches, electric drives), ADAS technology (camera and radar-based comfort and safety functions), chassis systems, and steering systems for commercial vehicles.
- Offerings in industrial technology include transmissions and axles for agricultural and construction machinery, driveline technology for material handling systems, rail and special vehicles, marine propulsion systems (complete driveline systems, components, transmissions, maneuvering joysticks, steering systems, stabilization systems, hybrid modules, POD propulsion systems, iDrift control system), wind turbine and industrial gearboxes, and test systems for driveline and chassis technology.Offerings in industrial technology include transmissions and axles for agricultural and construction machinery, driveline technology for material handling systems, rail and special vehicles, marine propulsion systems (complete driveline systems, components, transmissions, maneuvering joysticks, steering systems, stabilization systems, hybrid modules, POD propulsion systems, iDrift control system), wind turbine and industrial gearboxes, and test systems for driveline and chassis technology.
- Development of energy harvesting products, enabling battery-free wireless switching systems by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.Development of energy harvesting products, enabling battery-free wireless switching systems by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.
- Advanced electronic systems including sensor technologies (Tri-cam camera, radar systems), integrated electronics, advanced safety domain control units, airbag electronic control units, and crash sensors for ADAS applications.Advanced electronic systems including sensor technologies (Tri-cam camera, radar systems), integrated electronics, advanced safety domain control units, airbag electronic control units, and crash sensors for ADAS applications.
- Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital twins, software, and digitalization technologies to optimize products and processes.Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital twins, software, and digitalization technologies to optimize products and processes.
- Core Advantages
- A broad product and technology portfolio spanning diverse mobility sectors, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology.A broad product and technology portfolio spanning diverse mobility sectors, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology.
- High investment in research and development, with 3.6 billion Euros (8.6% of sales) in 2024, focusing on AI, digital twins, and sustainability.High investment in research and development, with 3.6 billion Euros (8.6% of sales) in 2024, focusing on AI, digital twins, and sustainability.
- Global presence with 162 production locations in 29 countries and 19 key development sites in 9 countries, facilitating localized solutions and market penetration.Global presence with 162 production locations in 29 countries and 19 key development sites in 9 countries, facilitating localized solutions and market penetration.
- Expertise in system integration, offering comprehensive product and software solutions for established OEMs and emerging mobility providers.Expertise in system integration, offering comprehensive product and software solutions for established OEMs and emerging mobility providers.
- A strong focus on 'Next Generation Mobility' through solutions for electrification, autonomous driving, integrated safety, and vehicle motion control.A strong focus on 'Next Generation Mobility' through solutions for electrification, autonomous driving, integrated safety, and vehicle motion control.
- Strategic partnerships and acquisitions, such as WABCO, the ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules GmbH joint venture, and the founding of Qorix, to strengthen key technological areas.Strategic partnerships and acquisitions, such as WABCO, the ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules GmbH joint venture, and the founding of Qorix, to strengthen key technological areas.
- A deep commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles, recognized by multiple prestigious awards in these fields.A deep commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles, recognized by multiple prestigious awards in these fields.
- Target Industries
- Passenger car industryPassenger car industry
- Commercial vehicle industry (trucks, buses)Commercial vehicle industry (trucks, buses)
- Agricultural machineryAgricultural machinery
- Construction machineryConstruction machinery
- Material handling systemsMaterial handling systems
- Rail transportRail transport
- Marine engineeringMarine engineering
- AviationAviation
- Wind powerWind power
- General industrial applicationsGeneral industrial applications
- Intelligent building control (energy harvesting products)Intelligent building control (energy harvesting products)
- Major Markets
- South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ivory CoastSouth Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ivory Coast
- India, China, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, UAE (Middle East), Turkey (Eurasia)India, China, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, UAE (Middle East), Turkey (Eurasia)
- Germany, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, Spain, Slovakia, Czech RepublicGermany, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, Spain, Slovakia, Czech Republic
- USA, MexicoUSA, Mexico
- AustraliaAustralia
- Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, ParaguayBrazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay
- Certifications/Patents
- Possession of over 50,000 patents in total.Possession of over 50,000 patents in total.
- Filing of 2,043 invention disclosures and 1,193 new patent applications in 2025.Filing of 2,043 invention disclosures and 1,193 new patent applications in 2025.
- Patents specifically related to energy harvesting products.Patents specifically related to energy harvesting products.
- Patents covering torque transmission devices, computer-implemented methods for machine learning (denoising radar data), mounting arrangements for driver assist systems, bottom valves for telescopic dampers, and methods for determining continuous braking power for vehicles.Patents covering torque transmission devices, computer-implemented methods for machine learning (denoising radar data), mounting arrangements for driver assist systems, bottom valves for telescopic dampers, and methods for determining continuous braking power for vehicles.
- Patents for electric motors for automatic transmissions, link rods for motor vehicles, ball joints for vehicle chassis, and multispeed transmissions.Patents for electric motors for automatic transmissions, link rods for motor vehicles, ball joints for vehicle chassis, and multispeed transmissions.
- Recipient of the Plus X Award for innovative energy harvesting products (categories: Innovation, High Quality, Ease of Use, Functionality, and Ergonomics).Recipient of the Plus X Award for innovative energy harvesting products (categories: Innovation, High Quality, Ease of Use, Functionality, and Ergonomics).
- Awarded the German Sustainability Award 2023 in the Automotive category for its remanufacturing plant in Bielefeld.Awarded the German Sustainability Award 2023 in the Automotive category for its remanufacturing plant in Bielefeld.
- Recipient of the German Sustainability Award 2024 in the 'transformation field of resources' category.Recipient of the German Sustainability Award 2024 in the 'transformation field of resources' category.
- Winner of the Nissan Global Supplier Innovation Award 2020 for its Tri-cam camera technology development.Winner of the Nissan Global Supplier Innovation Award 2020 for its Tri-cam camera technology development.
- Honored by DAF Trucks with the highest 'Master' title for its clutch product, 'Leader' awards for its transmission products and Commercial Vehicle Control Systems, and an 'Achiever' award for its damper and chassis modules.Honored by DAF Trucks with the highest 'Master' title for its clutch product, 'Leader' awards for its transmission products and Commercial Vehicle Control Systems, and an 'Achiever' award for its damper and chassis modules.
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Location
Hauptverwaltung / ZF Forum, Löwentaler Str. 20, 88046 Friedrichshafen, Germany
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