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.