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    ZF LIFETEC Opens New
    Site in Morocco

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    ZF LIFETEC's SPR6.1: Rear Seat Safety Beyond Standards

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    World first:
    the Active Heel Airbag

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    for more safety:
    Innovative e.Locking-System

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    Say hello to
    ZF LIFETEC

    ZF Passive Safety Systems rebrands to ZF LIFETEC 

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    ZF LIFETEC: Pioneering Passive Safety System Solutions

    With our technology-driven approach and our comprehensive passive safety system solutions covering inflatable restraint systems, steering wheel systems and seat belt systems we help to make the world safer for everyone.

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    Our mission at ZF LIFETEC is clear: We save lives.

    As a global leader in passive safety system solutions, ZF LIFETEC pursues a clearly defined strategy to further enable growth in sales and profitability. At the same time, the brand stands for a high level of safety for vehicle occupants. Our strategy is aligned with the megatrends in the automotive industry: The development focus is on assisted and autonomous driving, including the shift towards smart future vehicle interiors, the trend towards electrification and meeting increasingly strict safety regulations worldwide, which require additional passive safety applications.

    For ZF LIFETEC, keeping people safe is more than just a business activity. It is a mission to ensure that the world gets and remains a safe place to live for years to come. Learn more about our mission and values here: 

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    ZF LIFETEC Mission

    countries

    locations

    global R&D hubs

    thousand employees

    Intelligent Safety Systems

    Our technologies for seat belts, inflatable restraint systems as well as steering wheels and their integration as a system are the key to greater safety and comfort for everyone. Our offering consists of

    Airbags

    Inflatable restraint systems act like a life-saving cushion 

    Airbags

    Seat Belts

    Seat Belt systems keep the occupants in the correct sitting position 

    Seat Belts

    Steering Wheels

    Steering wheel systems now add integrated solutions to combine airbag technology with the usability of modern cars

    Steering Wheels

    Stories

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    Airbag

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    HyDRA®: Full electric crash-sled shortens development time

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    Behind the Scenes: Look into the Dummy Laboratory

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    The “Crash Clan” Protects Us

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    Meeting the Challenge of Knee Airbags

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    An Airbag that is Quick to Offer Protection

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    New Bag-in-Roof makes Headlines

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    ZF Strives to Bring the Steering Wheel to the Next Level

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    The Seat Belt That Warms And May Increase Range

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    Sustainability at ZF LIFETEC

    ZF LIFETEC has outlined a clear sustainability strategy, ensuring sustainability is embedded throughout every process, from product design to supply chain management. Responsible business practices and ensuring the safety of our people are at the heart of ZF LIFETEC. 

    Learn more about how we are further developing our priority areas of Environmental, Social, and Governance here.

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    Climate neutrality by 2040 

    ZF LIFETEC aims to be climate neutral across all scopes (1 to 3) by 2040. 

    100% share of green electricity

    ZF LIFETEC believes to be on track to achieve its target of 100% green electricity by the end of 2025. 

    Diversity and equality as a source of innovation and success

    ZF LIFETEC aims to increase the gender diversity of graded managers to 20% by 2030 

    Sustainable supply chain

    ZF LIFETEC has established the Sustainability Score, which thoroughly evaluates its suppliers on various sustainability criteria, including net climate neutrality, human rights, and other key factors. The company is thus working to establish a sustainable supply chain. 

    Waste reduction

    ZF LIFETEC aims to reduce waste for disposal (in tons per Mio € revenue) by 1% on an annual basis.

    Career

    Explore a life-saving world of exciting prospects and be a part of an inspiring modern work environment - ZF LIFETEC offers career options across many regions and is ready to welcome your talent. 

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    ZF LIFETEC News

    Dive deeper into passive safety and learn more about ZF LIFETEC’s most recent activities. 

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    2025-JULY-03

    ZF LIFETEC strengthens its global presence with a new location in Morocco

    ZF LIFETEC produces steering wheel systems at its new sewing and assembly plant at the Tanger Med Industrial Platform in northwestern Morocco

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    2025-Apr-10

    ZF LIFETEC releases innovative new rear seat belt system

    Starting in mid-2025, ZF LIFETEC will release the SPR6.1 seatbelt

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    2025-Feb-12

    World first from ZF LIFETEC: the Active Heel Airbag can protect against serious foot injuries

    The Active Heel Airbag from ZF LIFETEC is designed to increase protection against injuries in front seats
     

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    2024-Dec-11

    ZF LIFETEC introduces electromechanical seatbelt locking for the first time

    Semi-autonomous driving increases the demand for safety solutions in comfort positions

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