ZF Group

Address: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Industrial Technology Marine & Special Driveline Technology
Ehlersstr. 50 88046 Friedrichshafen / Germany
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Shaping Smart Transportation

ZF is a reliable partner for the journey into the future on rails. The group is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. With its comprehensive product portfolio, the company offers integrated solutions for established vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and startup companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. Digital networking and automation are focal points of ZF system development.

Thanks to the company’s over 90-year tradition in the rail business, manufacturers and operators of rail vehicles know ZF as a supplier of flawless, reliable, and long-lasting products for future-oriented rail travel applications. For rail vehicles, ZF not only provides the right driveline and chassis technology: The condition monitoring solutions demonstrate how integrated sensors and advanced data analysis tools can further improve efficiency, reliability and safety in rail transport.

Connectivity Solutions for Rail Vehicles

The next generation of driveline, chassis, and safety systems, expanded by intelligent connectivity solutions, provides more performance and cost-effectiveness. Together with our partners, we shape the innovative path into the future of mobility. connect@rail combines digital know-how and intelligent connectivity solutions for rail transport. With our innovative solutions, monitoring systems, and digital services, we support rail operators in permanent monitoring, early maintenance planning and predictive maintenance of their fleets. The Infrastructure and Driveline Monitoring for predictive maintenance planning and the Smart Identification for an efficient fleet management are part of the innovative condition monitoring system connect@rail.

Driveline Technology for Rail Vehicles

ZF engineers set out to meet current challenges and to develop pioneering driveline technology for rail vehicles. This approach results in low vehicle weight, greater ride comfort and safety as well as reduced fuel consumption and lower emission levels. ZF’s extensive in-house expertise translates straight into added value for the customer.

Chassis Technology for Rail Vehicles

Modern chassis technology for rail vehicles should be quiet, comfortable, reliable and environment-friendly. No easy undertaking when you consider the inherent technical challenges. As a technology leader, ZF is also setting new standards here, and offers perfectly matched damping components and systems for all types of rail vehicles.

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ZF Presents Track Monitoring for Digital Track Inspection

ZF Presents Track Monitoring for Digital Track Inspection

ZF presents Track Monitoring, an extension of connect@rail, the digital platform for condition monitoring at Railway Forum 2023.

ZF Introduces Condition Monitoring System Connect@rail

ZF Introduces Condition Monitoring System Connect@rail

ZF is further strengthening its position in Turkey’s railway business with a new project for its digital condition monitoring system.

ZF Expands connect@rail to Include Monitoring Feature for Wheel-Tread Wear

ZF Expands connect@rail to Include Monitoring Feature for Wheel-T...

ZF is expanding its condition monitoring system for rail vehicles, connect@rail, to include a new function for wheel-tread wear monitoring.

Partnerships with an (Eco)System: ZF Group Strategically Expands connect@rail Cooperation

Partnerships with an (Eco)System: ZF Group Strategically Expands ...

With connect@rail, the condition monitoring system for driveline components and track infrastructure, ZF Group supports smooth rail operation.

ZF at InnoTrans 2022: Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW.

ZF at InnoTrans 2022: Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW.

At InnoTrans 2022, ZF will present its comprehensive product portfolio for a sustainable, efficient and available mobility for wider urban areas.

First Choice in Washington D.C.: ZF Supplies the US Capital Metro with Transmissions

First Choice in Washington D.C.: ZF Supplies the US Capital Metro...

ZF will produce a newly developed two-stage spur gear drive for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

ZF Receives Major Chinese Order for EcoMet Metro Gearboxes

ZF Receives Major Chinese Order for EcoMet Metro Gearboxes

ZF is entering the Chinese metro market, with an order of 720 metro gearboxes for the world's largest rail vehicle manufacturer.

Digital Plus on the Tracks: ZF and DB Systemtechnik Agree on Cooperation

Digital Plus on the Tracks: ZF and DB Systemtechnik Agree on Coop...

In a new joint project, ZF and DB Systemtechnik combine existing competencies to increase efficiency in the monitoring of critical infrastructure.

connect@rail: A Condition Monitoring System for Rail Vehicles and Infrastructure

connect@rail: A Condition Monitoring System for Rail Vehicles and...

ZF improves efficiency, reliability, and safety in rail transportation with the intelligent condition monitoring system connect@rail.

ZF: Greater Efficiency and Reliability for Graz Linien

ZF: Greater Efficiency and Reliability for Graz Linien

Graz Linen to install Infrastructure and Driveline Monitoring System from ZF in the first ten of more than 40 planned vehicles.

The Future of Construction: Intelligent System Solutions by ZF

The Future of Construction: Intelligent System Solutions by ZF

The Future of Construction: Intelligent System Solutions by ZF – Efficient, Clean, Safe and Connected. CONEXPO 2020.

ZF Cooperates with Deutsche Bahn on the “Advanced TrainLab”

ZF Cooperates with Deutsche Bahn on the “Advanced TrainLab&...

connect@rail allows extensive condition monitoring of the components on board the "advanced TrainLab" – a DB test vehicle based on an ICE-TD.

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Infrastructure and driveline monitoring

ZF-Smart Identification

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ZF technology for DMU

ZF technology for DMU

ZF technology for Metro

ZF technology for metro vehicles

ZF EcoMet

ZF EcoMet modular gearbox for metro vehicles

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ZF EcoWorld powershift transmission for DMU

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