Car parts maker ZF unveils super computer at CES

German auto parts supplier ZF has unveiled latest products at the CES held in Las Vegas, the United States.

Of them is a computing platform called the vehicle motion domain controller.

The controller, which servers as a central computer, integrates vehicle functions across domains and supports standalone functionality while reducing complexity by using a single controller for intelligent vehicle motion control.

"Carefully coordinated driving dynamics are essential to enhanced safety and comfort for both piloted and autonomous driving," said Andre Engelke, head of ZF's System House Vehicle Motion Control.

"That's why we have developed the VMD controller, which we believe is currently the most flexible, scalable and powerful chassis domain high performance computer available," he said.

ZF is also showcasing a highly scalable and modular inverter architecture for electric vehicles, which it said allows carmakers flexibility in 400 V and 800 V classes.

The inverter manages the flow of energy from battery packs to e-motors and vice versa. The company said the inverter platform is not dependent on predefined semiconductors.

It is designed to support vehicle manufacturers in bridging the silicon-to-silicon carbide transition while also being prepared for future semiconductor trends, said ZF.