ZF LIFETEC at AIRBAG symposium 2024: We will continue to innovate for a safer tomorrow In these challenging times, it's crucial to bring automotive manufacturers and suppliers together to discuss the future of innovative safety systems. As our industry is transitioning towards electrification, digitalization, and the roll-out of autonomous driving functionalities, this year’s AIRBAG symposium is all about the challenges but also significant opportunities these developments present. In his keynote at the opening ceremony Rudolf Stark, CEO ZF LIFETEC, will explain how ZF LIFETEC has been proactively working towards these trends and systematically addresses shifts in technology and regulations. Based on our rigorous technology approach and close relationships to our customers we are well-positioned to fulfill the requirements of today’s innovative safety systems across different markets. From new vehicle interiors catering to autonomous driving, to advanced sensor technology for reliable occupant detection, ZF LIFETEC offers an innovative overall package that enables vehicle manufacturers to prepare for tomorrow's safety requirements. At AIRBAG symposium 2024, ZF LIFETEC will present a broad range of topics, including adaptive restraint systems, verification methodology for active seatbelts, airbag CAE models, the interior of the future and new seating positions, a new generation of inflators and top deployed driver airbag technology. Find out more about the congress and ZF LIFETEC’s booth. #Airbag2024 #ZFLIFETEC #Innovation #Technology #FutureOfMobility
Stefan Liepold
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1moIt amazes me, as an American, that we have to depend on a European giant like ZF to keep pushing the frontiers of automotive safety. I worked at an oem and tier 1 supplier primarily on safety systems and crash safety. We were always at the mercy of what party was into the White House. At the oem I remember the executives saying they would not sell a “safety neutral” airbag system. In the laboratory and in math models the airbag didn’t seem to give any net benefit over a seat belt. I’m a 95th percentile male and knew that in a 30 mph barrier equivalent crash, with just a good seat belt system, I’d be spitting out my pearly white teeth. Since a seat belt and seat belt plus airbag prevented that but gave the same HIC and chest G’s they were equal. Not to my teeth. When the Europeans started to sell airbags in the USA the tune changed and the OEM came kicking and screaming into the 21st century. When I was at the tier 1 and needed help from our aerospace division I would have to jump through hoops to get funding. I never understood any of this. At one time GM took some major steps and released a short run airbag system primay due the efforts of one executive, Mr Cole. After he moved on safety became less important.