As global emission regulations tighten, particularly with the rollout of Euro 7 norms for passenger cars, ZF Test Systems is positioning itself at the forefront of brake and tyre emission testing. The company, a key player in automotive testing technology, has developed scalable solutions aimed at addressing both current regulatory needs and anticipated future demands—especially as attention begins to shift toward heavy-duty vehicles.
ZF Test Systems, a part of ZF Group's Industrial Technology Division, has over 35 years of experience in the test equipment business. With nearly 600 employees, an annual turnover of €240 million, and a global footprint that includes the delivery of approximately 130 test benches per year to 58 countries, the company serves a wide array of customers including Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen, Continental, Pirelli, Michelin, and BYD.
Speaking to Mobility Outlook, Stefan Lenz, Sales & Product Manager, Test Systems, Industryal Technology of ZF group, said, “When the Euro 7 regulations for passenger cars were announced, we saw a clear opportunity. Leveraging our longstanding expertise in brake test benches, we decided to develop a dedicated brake emission tester. Within two years, we’ve delivered 12 such systems to multiple customers globally.”
While current regulations focus primarily on passenger vehicles, Lenz noted that the same approach can be scaled for commercial vehicles. “We’re prepared to adapt our existing systems for trucks when the regulatory focus expands in that direction. Our platforms are built with scalability in mind,” he said.
Beyond brakes, ZF Test Systems also develops testing solutions across multiple domains including transmissions, axles, e-mobility systems, tyres and wheels, oils, batteries, and advanced analytics. The latter, in particular, sets the company apart—enabling customers to harness test bench data for predictive maintenance and production quality optimisation, he explained.
Lenz highlighted the significance of this integrated approach by stating, “What makes us unique is our ability to serve both R&D and end-of-line applications. And with advanced analytics, we’re going a step further—helping manufacturers detect issues at specific stages of the production line by analysing trends from test data.”
As vehicle manufacturers and suppliers navigate increasing environmental pressures, ZF Test Systems is not just offering testing hardware but providing a forward-looking platform aligned with the goals of compliance, quality, and sustainability. Whether it’s brake dust emissions or predictive diagnostics, the company’s test systems are becoming essential tools in the transition to cleaner, smarter mobility, Lenz added.
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