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From occupant detection to protection: At InCabin Europe 2026, ZF LIFETEC demonstrates the next stage of adaptive vehicle safety. 

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New seat belt fabric enables in-cabin cameras to detect whether the seat belt is worn correctly 

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New airbag concept from ZF LIFETEC enhances protection in highly reclined seating positions – four airbags protect the head, pelvis and legs while reducing the risk of submarining under the seatbelt

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The SPR6.1 improves available options for vehicle safety in the rear seats and goes beyond the existing safety requirements for passengers in the rear.

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ZF LIFETEC’s Active Heel Airbag is a true world first. It helps to protect drivers and passengers in the event of a crash from injuries to the lower legs, which could result in lengthy and costly medical and orthopedic treatment.

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With e.Locking, ZF LIFETEC enables electric belt locking for the first time.

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The active seat belt tensioners of the ACR8 series can be reversibly tensioned with their electric motor and also with a conventional pyrotechnic ignition in the event of a crash.

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A basic requirement for virtual testing is the validation of the underlying assumptions. This is the only way to ensure that virtual tests match reality. To make this possible, ZF LIFETEC developed the so-called HyDRA (Hyper Dynamic Response Actuator).

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At AIRBAG 2024, ZF LIFETEC is presenting solutions that combine sensor- and camera-based occupant monitoring with adaptive restraint systems and use data fusion to individually adjust the protective effect of restraint systems to the occupants.

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The innovative positioning of the driver's airbag behind the steering wheel enables pioneering design options for the steering wheel and its controls. The horizontal spoke, including the hub, can thus be given a seamless, smartphone-like design.

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The active seat belt tensioners of the ACR8 series can be reversibly tensioned with their electric motor and also with a conventional pyrotechnic ignition in the event of a crash.

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The forces and displacement are measured over a range of temperatures and humidity. These results are then compared to customer specifications. The robot is protected from thermal variations inside the 'Golden Enclosure' and operates under consistent climatic conditions.

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In the in-house prototype center is connected to the development department at the Aschaffenburg site. Prototypes are manufactured according to engineering specifications and tested in the in-house test laboratory according to customer specifications.

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To optimize integration of the driver's airbag in the steering wheel according to modern design standards, various compression options are available. One of these options is thermofixing, a process that fixes the airbag in place by heating it and using a special fold under pressure.

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The inflator is a key component of an airbag. In milliseconds, it ensures that the airbag inflates sufficiently to protect the occupants.

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