ZF Friedrichshafen AG, commonly known as ZF Group, established in 1915 and headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, is a global technology company specializing in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety systems. ZF's product portfolio includes transmissions, axles, steering systems, braking systems, and automated driving technologies, serving industries such as passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial applications. The company is committed to advancing mobility and transportation solutions, focusing on electrification, autonomous driving, and digitalization. With a presence in 31 countries and approximately 168,700 employees, ZF reported sales of €46.6 billion in fiscal year 2023, operating 162 production locations worldwide.
Following initial production of the ibeoNEXT LiDAR system last year, the ZF Group has obtained its next order: Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH and SICK AG will bring the 3D Solid-State LiDAR sensor for industrial applications to market. ZF will produce transceiver modules for both ibeoNext automotive and industrial applications at its facility in Brest, France.
Hamburg-based Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH has commissioned ZF Friedrichshafen AG to produce its “ibeoNEXT” LiDAR system, including the systems electronic control unit.
ZF Friedrichshafen AG is joining the Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP), which was announced in 2019 by the BMW Group and Microsoft. The aim of this initiative is to enable faster and more cost-effective innovations in the manufacturing industry. The OMP technology framework and community are designed to nurture the development of smart-factory solutions across the sector. Sharing knowledge and utilizing industrial use cases and sample code, OMP members will be empowered to simplify and accelerate the development of their own services and solutions.