ZF expand cubiX vehicle advanced motion Control for Commercial Vehicles

Baden-Württemberg, Germany., Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen AG (ZF)., as commercial vehicles become more automated, electrified, and connected, vehicle motion control technologies are crucial for managing complex systems. The software-defined truck and its E/E architecture require new approaches for high-performance motion control. ZF's advanced cubiX system, leveraging decades of expertise from the passenger car sector, is now available for commercial vehicles, offering a comprehensive solution for advanced vehicle motion control.

Electronic control functionalities in commercial vehicles are increasing, driving demand for dedicated control units. New electrical and electronic technologies enable centralized management of all vehicle actuators, such as brakes, driveline, and steering. ZF's cubiX software ensures vehicle stability, safety, precision, and performance by controlling all actuators. Now available for commercial vehicles, cubiX is customized to individual needs and includes software, hardware, system integration, and engineering services.

Dr. Holger Klein, CEO of the ZF Group, said with the launch of cubiX for commercial vehicles, ZF demonstrates how its cross-divisional synergies and its industry-leading vehicle motion control expertise enable it to bring cost effective solutions to the market for ‘ready-to-automate’ vehicle motion control management “It was obvious for us to expand our software platform portfolio for Vehicle Motion Control to meet the needs of commercial vehicles. It has always been one of ZF's strengths and competitive advantages to adapt innovative technologies that we initially developed for one mobility application to several segments.”

Prof. Dr. Peter Laier, member of the ZF Board of Management and responsible for the commercial vehicle business, said “Once again, our commercial vehicle customers benefit from the concentrated know-how of the ZF Group when it comes to software and function development. This is becoming increasingly important in the integration of modern assistance systems, which can significantly increase the safety of commercial vehicles.”

ZF's cubiX interfaces with virtual driver systems and vehicle actuators to ensure safety, precision, and performance in challenging scenarios like freight yards and ports, enhancing automation feasibility. This makes cubiX crucial for advancing automation in commercial vehicles, boosting efficiency and productivity, particularly in night-time operations and addressing driver shortages.