ZF’s ambitious future vision is clean and safe mobility that is automated, comfortable, affordable and accessible to everyone, everywhere, around the globe. Digitalization plays a central role: “It enables us to offer our products on a networked basis, comprehensively across diverse customer sectors,” said Mamatha Chamarthi, Chief Digital Officer at ZF Friedrichshafen AG. “To retain… Continue reading ZF Digital Convention: ZF Promotes Digital Transformation with Internal Congress
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ZF is First in Germany to Fly Drones over Plant Premises
The six-motor drone can transport up to five kilograms in weight by air – or three kilograms of goods after taking into account the grippers and transport box. This is sufficient for the vast majority of spare parts and tools that need to be transported on company premises. Safety is also a top priority when… Continue reading ZF is First in Germany to Fly Drones over Plant Premises
Vietnam’s VinFast presents models, prices
VinFast, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s biggest private firm Vingroup, presented three models and their prices at its maiden show in Hanoi Tuesday afternoon. Its five-seat sedan Lux A2.0 and seven-seat SUV Lux SA 2.0, which had already been revealed to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show last month, cost VND800… Continue reading Vietnam’s VinFast presents models, prices
VinFast unveils prices for first car models
Its five-seat sedan Lux A2.0 and seven-seat SUV Lux SA 2.0, which had already been revealed to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show last month, cost VND800 million ($34,305) and VND1.136 billion ($48,709) respectively. The smaller hatchback Fadil, presented for the very first time, costs VND336 million ($14,410). These prices… Continue reading VinFast unveils prices for first car models
VinFast car prices fail to convince Vietnamese consumers
VinFast presented three models and their prices at its maiden show in Hanoi Tuesday afternoon. Its five-seat sedan Lux A2.0 and seven-seat SUV Lux SA 2.0, which had already been revealed to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show last month, cost VND800 million ($34,305) and VND1.136 billion ($48,709) respectively. The… Continue reading VinFast car prices fail to convince Vietnamese consumers
Vision-guided robot autonomously assembles IKEA chair
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a robot that uses 3D vision along with robotic arms and grippers to autonomously assemble a chair from IKEA. [Native Advertisement] To assemble a STEFAN chair kit from IKEA, Assistant Professor Pham Quang Cuong and his team used two six-axis Denso VS-060 robot arms, two six-axis… Continue reading Vision-guided robot autonomously assembles IKEA chair
ZF goes Local – Start of production of gearboxes for mining applications and large construction machines in Beijing
Starting with the travel gearbox, Chinese customers will be offered a comprehensive product portfolio from local Beijing-production. ZF’s local Service Center will also offer the complete range of services for our gearboxes including inspection – and maintenance works, repairs, spare parts, documentation and field service. ZF has an unequalled, wide range of gearboxes for mining… Continue reading ZF goes Local – Start of production of gearboxes for mining applications and large construction machines in Beijing
ZF in Mobile Excavators
Apart from the skill of the excavator operator, sophisticated mechanical driveline technology is needed in the application of the machines. This includes smooth movement during swiveling and braking. With the new ZF driveline technology high power transfer and millimeter positioning are perfectly combined. In tightly spaced construction sites a precise response of the steering axle… Continue reading ZF in Mobile Excavators
ZF in Concrete Mixers
ZF presents the new generation of the ECOMIX range type CML (Concrete Mixer Lowspeed) for concrete mixers up to 16 m³ mixing capacity and an output torque of up to 90,000 Nm. Mixer transmissions ECOMIX II are based on the achievements of the first Ecomix generation, however, they are smaller, lighter, tougher, more flexible, quieter,… Continue reading ZF in Concrete Mixers
“ZF Innovation Forklift” – an Electric Forklift Able to See, Think and Act
What is so new about this forklift? Existing electric driveline components are extended by environmental sensors such as radar and camera systems. This technology supports drivers through rear-view monitoring of the vehicle, warning them of obstructions or pedestrians in the danger zone and providing interior local navigation. Automated operations are enabled by driveline elements, such… Continue reading “ZF Innovation Forklift” – an Electric Forklift Able to See, Think and Act