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How does ZF benefit from Generative #AI and aren't there any risks? We recently asked these questions to ZF CDO Dr. René Deist And he replied that he would see by far a bigger threat in us failing to embrace generative AI early on in the company. And indeed, there are already many examples where the company has become faster, more efficient and has reduced expensive mistakes. ZF is integrating AI into its business processes two main ways: 👉As a virtual assistant to support daily tasks and boost productivity. 👉And by using real-time information and improvement suggestions to integrate into various business processes. #ToMobilityAndBeyond #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

🌟 ZF at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: Transforming Off-Highway Mobility in India 🌟 As a global leader in off-highway machinery systems, ZF designs and manufactures advanced driveline systems, axles, and hydraulic components tailored for the world's toughest machines. At the Auto Expo 2025 – Components Show, part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, discover how ZF's innovative solutions are enhancing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in off-highway operations across India. 📍 Event Details: Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 (Auto Expo 2025 – Components Show) Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi January 18–21, 2025 Hall: 01 | Booth: B3 Join us to witness firsthand how ZF is shaping the future of off-highway mobility with cutting-edge technologies tailored to meet India's unique challenges. #OffHighwaySolutions #FutureOfMobility #ZFAtAutoExpo2025 #BharatMobilityExpo2025 #AutoComponentsShow

🎉 Time to celebrate and congratulate! 👏 The ZF Excellence Award is an internal group-wide competition and a strong testament to ZF’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Six winning teams have been awarded for their outstanding projects in distinct categories. Here we proudly present the winners of the ZF Excellence Award 2024: 👌 Category “DNA of Quality”: Project team “Quality Transformation Journey at Suppliers through ZF DNA” 💡 Category “Innovation”: Project team “Business Win Electric Range Extender” 🏭 Category “Operational Excellence”: Project team “Blitz Kaizen: Accelerating Lean Transformation Plan in Steering Operation” 💻 Category “Processes & Digitalization”: Project team “IIM – Intelligent Inventory Management” 🌱 Category “Sustainability”: Project team “Early Sustainability Indicator” 🤝 Category “ZF Way”: Project team “Be smarter@work campaign - Modern Ways of Working and Digital Tools” “The ZF Excellence Award is a key concept fostering the creativity and innovation of ZF's global workforce in highly relevant areas," says Peter Holdmann, ZF Board Member and owner of the award. “A big thank you to all contributors and congratulations to all winning teams!" Over the next few weeks, we will showcase the winning teams in a special series. Stay tuned! #ZFExcellenceAward #SustainableThursday #Sustainability #Innovation #OperationalExcellence #Digitalization #ZFWay #FutureStarter

We recently had an insightful conversation with our IT specialist, Dr. Rolf Reinema, about the transformative power of digital twins. A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical object, system, or process. It mirrors its real-world counterpart throughout its entire lifecycle—from the initial idea, through development and production, to recycling or disposal. Why are digital twins game-changers? ✅Increased Efficiency: They accelerate development and shorten time to market. ✅Early Detection: Identify weak points and errors early to optimize products. ✅Cost Reduction: Fewer physical prototypes and tests mean lower costs. ✅Data-Driven Decisions: Enhance product and process quality with data-based decisions. #ZFNow #ToMobilityAndBeyond #Sustainability

🌱 ZF continues to lead the charge towards developing innovative technologies to make commercial vehicles more sustainable. We offer our customers a full-flex portfolio for the decarbonization of road transportation. 🌱 Hybrid technologies are a key tool in this context. Hybridized engines offer considerable potential for reducing local emissions, while at the same time offering advantages in terms of range or refueling. TraXon 2 Hybrid is our latest variant of the successful TraXon 2 transmission. This is a rapid solution to reduce commercial vehicle emissions. 🌱 We also offer conventional transmissions that are highly efficient and work in combination with hydrogen or e-fuels. At the same time, we are expanding our complete electric drive portfolio. The new family of e-drives even gives us the opportunity to serve all vehicle segments: from trucks, coaches and city buses to vehicles with a total weight of up to 44 tons. #SustainableThursday #Sustainability #ActingForClimateAndNature

ZF’s innovative plug-and-play system offers bike manufacturers the flexibility to focus on their design concepts without being limited by the motor. #FutureStarter Patrick Rösch plays a key role in developing this solution, which combines top-tier performance with unmatched adaptability. The system seamlessly integrates into diverse bike designs, enabling manufacturers to create unique and tailored products for their customers. Patrick’s contributions highlight how ZF is promoting innovation and supporting the e-mobility industry with practical, forward-thinking solutions. Find out how ZF is driving the future of e-bike technology: https://ow.ly/cScP50UttfH #ZFGroup #Innovation #eMobility

ZF is shaping the future of mobility with a groundbreaking agreement to equip nearly 5 million light vehicles with our innovative brake-by-wire technology.    This major accomplishment highlights ZF’s leadership in delivering advanced chassis solutions, combining cutting-edge hardware and software to redefine what’s possible. By providing complete chassis components, modules and systems from a single source, ZF continues to set the global standard for innovation and performance.    Key highlights of this project include:  ✅Electro-Mechanical Brake (EMB): A “dry” brake-by-wire system eliminating hydraulic fluid, boosting efficiency and enhancing sustainability.  ✅Hybrid Braking System: Combines by-wire technology on the rear axle with hydraulic solutions on the front for unmatched flexibility and efficiency.  ✅Integrated Brake Control (IBC): A fully integrated electro-hydraulic system delivering premium brake performance, energy recuperation and safety.  ✅Advanced Steering Technology: Features ZF’s Electric Recirculating Ball Steering, providing superior vehicle control and supporting Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) functionalities. Read more about this exciting achievement and how ZF is shaping the future of mobility: https://bit.ly/40qfOk3. #ByWire #ChassisSolutions #CES2025 #ZFGroup 

ZF’s innovative plug-and-play system offers bike manufacturers the flexibility to focus on their design concepts without being limited by the motor. #FutureStarter Patrick Rösch plays a key role in developing this solution, which combines top-tier performance with unmatched adaptability. The system seamlessly integrates into diverse bike designs, enabling manufacturers to create unique and tailored products for their customers. Patrick’s contributions highlight how ZF is promoting innovation and supporting the e-mobility industry with practical, forward-thinking solutions. Find out how ZF is driving the future of e-bike technology: https://spr.ly/6048QtMei #ZFGroup #Innovation #eMobility

Wrapping Up a Year of Knowledge Sharing! As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible journey of this year’s TechTalks series. These sessions brought our experts to explore the technologies and trends shaping the future of mobility. From electrification and IT trends to diagnostics, diversity in AI, and digital transformation, each session offered a unique perspective on innovation and collaboration within ZF. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing speakers for sharing their expertise: ✅ David Stockbauer-Muhr, for shedding light on electrification in the off-highway market and showcasing cutting-edge solutions like the eCVT for agricultural machinery. ✅ Łukasz Bera, for exploring the dynamic intersection of IT and the automotive industry, highlighting SAP, cloud solutions, and Robotic Process Automation's transformative impact. ✅ Dr. Roman Cunis, for unveiling the critical role of diagnostic technologies in optimizing the life cycle of ZF products. ✅ Shuchita Singh, for addressing the critical intersection of diversity and inclusion in Data and AI systems, emphasizing actionable solutions to combat algorithmic bias and digital discrimination. ✅ Michael Becker, for providing insights into ZF’s ERP initiatives, focusing on the critical role of Roll Out Managers in driving global ERP implementation, harmonizing processes, and enabling digital success. ✅ Markus Hoeflinger, for discussing IT Finance Solutions at ZF, exploring the pivotal intersection of finance and technology in supporting organizational goals. ✅ Christoph Nold, for presenting the role of Process Experts in ZF's digital transformation journey, showcasing their contributions to aligning digital initiatives with business objectives and enhancing operational efficiency. These TechTalks exemplify our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering us to push boundaries and shape the future of mobility. Stay tuned for more TechTalks to come in 2025! #ZFTechTalks #Innovation #KnowledgeSharing #FutureOfMobility #ZFPeople

With solutions such as ZF Annotate, ZF is accelerating the development and validation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). #FutureStarter Preet Gill with rest of the Annotate team contribute to this innovation and thus help to increase road safety and comfort. ZF Annotate uses artificial intelligence algorithms to efficiently annotate video data, making it a pioneer in the validation of ADAS sensors. By speeding up the development of #ADAS systems, Preet contributes to ZF’s mission to create smarter and safer mobility solutions. Discover how ZF Annotate is advancing the future of road safety: https://ow.ly/BEnW50UtsII