ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) is a global automotive and industrial technology supplier headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Founded in 1915, the company develops and manufactures systems for driveline and chassis, active and passive safety, vehicle motion control, and software for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial applications. Its portfolio spans automatic transmissions, e-axles and inverters, steering and braking systems, suspension components, sensors, and advanced driver-assistance systems, supported by a large R&D and manufacturing footprint across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
For the chemical and materials value chain, ZF is a major integrator and user of high-performance polymers, elastomers, lubricants, and composites in safety-critical and motion-control components. The company works closely with material suppliers and OEMs on lightweighting, durability, thermal management, and sustainability requirements in electric and conventional vehicle platforms, influencing specifications and adoption of new materials and processing technologies.