A reference design has been introduced by ZF for an Energy Harvesting Bluetooth Low Energy Switch in a partnership with ON Semiconductor. The design combines ZF’s energy harvesting generator with the industry’s lowest power Bluetooth 5 radio RSL10 SIP from ON Semiconductor and is a well suited solution for the rapidly growing number of applications for BLE communication.

Hampleton Partners, the international mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance advisory firm for technology companies, has advised 2getthere Holding, a manufacturer of driverless electric shuttles for future urban mobility, on its majority acquisition by ZF Friedrichshafen, the global automotive supplier.

In a world where the number of communication networks continues to increase, requirements for information transmission are also changing. Data transmission must be mobile and flexible while using as little energy as possible. One solution is energy harvesting wireless switches from ZF.

A range of linear and angular position sensors from ZF pursue new ways in terms of efficiency. Based on a modular system, the sensor is available as an ANG version for angular position measurements or as a LIN-version for linear position measurements. Whereas the ANG-series adds to the existing range of angular position sensors, the linear position sensor provides options for ZF customers.

Long established switch and sensors manufacturer CHERRY Industrial Solutions used the electronica show to complete its rebranding to the ZF brand. From 1st January 2017, all products sold via the Industrial Solutions product line will be branded ZF.

In a world where the number of communication networks continues to increase, requirements for information transmission are also changing. Data transmission must be mobile and flexible while using as little energy as possible. One solution is energy harvesting wireless switches from ZF. They are simple and effective to use and are installed without cables or batteries. Technology for Smart Homes encompasses a wide range of solutions that make...

The new generation linear and angular position sensors from ZF pursue new ways in terms of efficiency. Based on a modular system, the sensor is available as an ANG version for angular position measurements or as a LIN-version for linear position measurements. Whereas the ANG-series adds to the existing range of angular position sensors, the linear position sensor opens a new scope for ZF customers.

The company ZF Friedrichshafen AG, parent company of ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant Prairie LLC (formerly CHERRY Industrial Solutions), announced that two new sensor products are now available. The sensor products consist of a Linear Position sensor (LIN Series), as well as another angle position sensor (ANG series) to complement the existing sensor line.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG delivers the 7-speed manual transmission for Porsche's new 911 models. This is the first manual transmission with 7 gears that is available for passenger cars. It was created based on the 7-speed dual clutch transmission and is responsible for the new, fast gear shifting characteristics of the 911. Furthermore, fuel can be saved with the additional 7th gear: It has a high gearing, thus a sporty cruising speed is already achi...

ZF Electronics has won Mars Drinks’ coveted Gold Standard Award for Quality Performance 2010 for an amazing fourth consecutive year. Initiated several years ago and open to assured suppliers, the Mars Gold Standard Award for Quality Performance recognises robust quality management systems, consistent quality conformance and superior delivery performance - all essential supplier attributes for Mars Drinks, whose vending machines prepare more th...

The project team supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology works on integrating hybrid power electronics into the transmission. This will make hybridization of volume production vehicles easier and more cost-efficient spanning all manufacturers.

Leading designer and manufacturer of computer keyboards, mice, switches, sensors and controls, ZF Electronics GmbH, has appointed Michael Groom to the Board of Directors of ZF Electronics UK, effective immediately. Michael has been General Manager of ZF Electronics UK, based in Luton, Bedfordshire, since 2005, remains the Company Secretary and his promotion follows the retirement of Gunter Murmann as CEO. ZF Electronics UK (formerly Cherry Elect...

ZF Electronics has launched a new series of sub subminiature switches which suit applications as diverse as automotive door latches, industrial locking systems, outdoor equipment and hand-held control units. Demands on electronic components for increased reliability and functionality increase year on year, together with the need to achieve higher specifications within ever-shrinking housing sizes. The new DK sub subminiature series from ZF Elec...

ZF Electronics has developed a new Hall-effect geartooth speed and direction sensor which suits the rigorous demands found in harsh automotive environments. In modern vehicles, engine transmission is controlled by a large number of different sensors and controllers - for example, sensors are used on the transfer gears or on the output shaft to measure direction, speed and change of speed. Typically, a gear sensor will have only a speed or speed ...

ZF Electronics is exhibiting its latest Cherry brand switch and sensor products for the automotive market on Stand 534 in Hall 12 at the Sensor + Test Exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany later this month.

Three new Cherry mice designed specifically for use with notebook and laptop PCs are now available to make life on the go easier. The Life Nano, Azuro and Passenger mice are all wireless, compact and designed to suit the most demanding of users.

Cherry’s new GS102301 geartooth speed sensor is perfect for any application where rugged, dependable speed sensing is required. Tested to SAE J1455, this digital output Hall effect speed sensor is self-adjusting over a wide range of magnetic flux densities, eliminating the need to optimize the sensor position within a small magnetic flux operating range. This feature also compensates for target run out. The single hall plate design is immune...

ZF has agreed upon far-reaching job security measures for its workforce: employees in Germany now have job guarantees for the next five years. Should personnel needs change, employees have the right to an equivalent job at the same site through 2013. A multi-stage process has been agreed upon for the following two years: should the search for an equivalent job at the same site yield no results, the search will first be expanded to the regional le...

Two specialist Cherry keyboards developed for the education market and a Cherry computer mouse designed specifically for children are being shown at BETT 2011, the largest education technology exhibition in the world, which takes place at Olympia, London, from January 12th – 15th.

For the ZF Group, 2011 is completely under the auspices of the year-of-the-supplier campaign. In the new campaign year, suppliers will not only be sensitized how important they are for the quality and competitiveness of ZF products - also ZF employees will deal with this topic in the course of numerous events. One of the most important initiatives during the campaign year is the planned foundation of the ZF Supplier Academy, where strategic suppl...