ZF Group

Overview

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, also known as ZF Group, is a leading German technology company founded in 1915. Initially established to produce precision gears for Zeppelin airships, it has grown into one of the top three automotive suppliers globally. Specializing in driveline and chassis technology, safety systems, and industrial applications, the organization employs a global workforce and serves customers across the automotive, rail, and marine sectors.

The company develops a wide array of products such as manual and automatic transmissions, steering systems, axles, and gears for vehicles and industrial machinery. Notable innovations include the first fully synchronized commercial vehicle transmission and the world’s first 6-speed automatic transmission. With a focus on sustainable mobility, ZF continues to advance its offerings for modern transportation needs and forges partnerships throughout multiple industrial sectors.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +49 754 1770
• Website: zf.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/zf-group

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• automotive components & systems
• automotive safety
• emobility
• vehicle motion control
• integrated safety
• automated driving
• digitalization
• components & systems for offhighway
• components & systems for industrial applications
• software
• motor vehicle parts manufacturing
• industrial machinery
• test systems for mobility
• autonomous vehicle sensors
• brake-by-wire
• electric driveline architecture
• silicon carbide inverters
• digital factory
• off-road drive solutions
• software solutions
• digital twin
• next-generation chassis
• cloud-based applications
• generative ai
• cubix software platform
• emission reduction
• other motor vehicle parts manufacturing
• offshore wind power solutions
• thermas thermal system
• machine learning
• industrial drive solutions
• vehicle systems
• modular e-motors
• software-defined vehicles
• electric vehicles
• adas
• innovation
• marine propulsion systems
• off-highway equipment
• vehicle architecture
• industrial technology
• automotive software
• machinery manufacturing
• vehicle electrification
• industrial drive technology
• green energy
• high-efficiency motors
• data analytics
• vehicle control systems
• automated production processes
• predictive chassis control
• b2b
• industrial gear technology
• digital transformation
• vehicle safety systems
• system integration
• smart chassis sensor
• thermal management
• vehicle automation
• connectivity solutions
• software development
• climate neutrality
• scalable systems
• sensor integration
• electronics and electronic components
• modular components
• remanufacturing
• electrical equipment and components
• internet of things
• software calibration tools
• raw material sustainability
• sustainable raw materials
• energy efficiency
• electric drive modules
• smart manufacturing
• mobility services
• bi-directional charging
• range extender ere
• artificial intelligence
• power electronics
• services
• autonomous vehicle technology
• digital twin factory
• off-road applications
• vehicle safety
• electric drive platform
• vehicle connectivity
• autonomous driving
• off-highway systems
• remanufactured safety products
• select edrive platform
• x-in-1 converter
• mobility solutions
• rail drive systems
• predictive maintenance
• software calibration
• transmission systems
• sustainable manufacturing
• electric mobility
• transportation equipment
• adas validation
• climate-neutral factories
• automotive manufacturing
• v2x communication
• fleet management
• steer-by-wire
• sustainable mobility
• x-by-wire technology
• longitudinal and lateral dynamics
• adas systems
• electric vehicle powertrains
• sustainable technology
• zero emissions
• climate protection
• dynamics safety
• driver assistance technologies
• software integration
• engineering solutions
• robotics automation
• intelligent transport systems
• transportation innovations
• sustainability strategy
• innovation management
• telematics solutions
• hybrid vehicles
• connected vehicles
• smart mobility
• next generation mobility
• research and development
• digital twins
• smart solutions
• industry 4.0
• supply chain sustainability
• collaborative engineering
• future mobility
• mobility ecosystems
• agile methodologies
• human-machine interface
• software platforms
• in-vehicle technology
• manufacturing
• distribution
• transportation & logistics
• energy & utilities
• information technology & services
• automotive
• clean energy & technology
• environmental services
• renewables & environment
• research & development
• mechanical or industrial engineering

Technologies Used

• .NET
• 24-7 Media
• AC500 PLC
• ACL
• ADP
• API Gateway
• ASP.NET
• AWS Lambda
• Abandonaid
• Act!
• Adobe Media Optimizer
• AirPods
• Airflow
• Akamai App & API Protector
• Amazon AWS
• Amazon Aurora Serverless V2
• Amazon DynamoDB
• Amazon SES
• Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)
• Apache
• Aryson MySQL to MSSQL Converter
• Atlas
• Atlassian Cloud
• Atlassian Confluence
• AutoCAD
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Linux Virtual Machines
• Azure Machine Learning
• BASE
• Baidu Ads
• BlackBerry QNX
• Bootstrap Framework
• Brightcove
• Brocade Switches
• BugHerd
• C#
• CANalyzer
• CAT
• CDK
• CNC Software
• CONTROL
• Calypso
• Cedexis Radar
• ChatGPT
• Copilot
• Creo+
• DC Storm
• Dash
• Databricks
• Dell EMC Isilon
• Delta Lake
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• Electron
• Epic
• Epson
• F5 BIG-IP
• FANUC FIELD System
• Facebook
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Factors.AI
• Feathr
• FirstSpirit
• Gauges
• Gemini
• GenesisMedia
• Git
• Google Analytics
• Google Cloud Machine Learning Engine
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• Gravity Forms
• HPE MSA
• ICP
• ISO+™
• Inventor
• Jira
• Kaltura
• Keynote
• Kronos
• Lambda Cloud
• LogIC
• MATLAB
• MLflow
• Mag+
• Mapbox
• Mastercam
• Material UI
• Micro
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft Power Apps
• Microsoft Power Automate
• Microsoft Power BI
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Mimecast
• Mobile Friendly
• MySMTP
• NSOne
• NumPy
• OneTrust
• OneTrust Tech Risk & Compliance
• Outlook
• PeopleSoft Sales
• PowerBI Tiles
• Prisma
• PyTorch
• Python
• QAD Adaptive ERP
• Qualtrics
• React
• React Redux
• Redis
• Remote
• Rockwell Automation Services
• S&P Capital IQ Pro
• S/4HANA
• SAP
• SAP Analytics Cloud
• SAP Concur
• SAP ERP
• SAP Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP SuccessFactors
• SAP on AWS
• SQL
• Salesforce
• Schwab Compliance Technologies
• ServiceNow
• SharePoint
• Shiny
• Shutterstock
• Siemens PLM
• Siemens PROFIBUS
• Siemens SIMATIC HMI (Human Machine Interface)
• Siemens SIMATIC S7
• Sigma
• Simulink
• Slack
• Spark
• Spiceworks IP Scanner
• Streams
• SuccessFactors (SAP)
• SysTools VBA Password Recovery
• TensorFlow
• Totara
• Turn
• TypeScript
• Typekit
• UKG Wallet
• UptimeRobot
• Vector
• Vimeo
• Visio
• Vista
• Visual Studio
• Vitess
• WMS
• WP Engine
• WP-Oauth
• WebSpectator
• Whipple Hill
• Wider Planet
• Wind River VxWorks
• Windchill+
• WordPress.org
• Wordpress
• Xray
• YouTube
• Zopim
• comScore
• eMaint CMMS
• edX
• mO Jira OAuth SSO, Jira OpenID Connect SSO, Jira OIDC SSO
• mabl
• pandas
• python celery
• reCAPTCHA
• scikit-learn

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Simi Reality Motion Systems (simi.com)
• 2getthere (2getthere.eu)
• SCALAR @ ZF (zf-scalar.com)
• intellic Germany GmbH (intellic.com)
• Bestmile (bestmile.com)
• Rane Group (ranegroup.com)
• ワブコジャパン（株） (wabco-auto.com)