Auerbach. ZF develops innovative technologies that enable energy-efficient and sustainable use of switches. With energy harvesting, the company offers a groundbreaking solution to reduce energy consumption and maintenance effort in various application areas. The technology uses mechanical energy to generate radio signals – completely without cables or batteries.
By eliminating the need for external power supply or batteries, these solutions contribute to the reduction of CO₂ emissions and operating costs. Given the increasing demands for sustainable energy concepts, ZF’s energy harvesting technology enables the operation of wireless switches based on the electromechanical principle: a mechanical movement — such as pressing a switch — generates an electromagnetic field that serves as a power source for the radio signal.
The energy harvesting technology from ZF is used in various fields:
- Building automation: Wireless lighting and shading control to optimize energy consumption.
- Industry: Maintenance-free switches for machines and production systems.
- Smart Home & Smart Cities: Intelligent control systems for windows, doors, and lighting.
- Mobility: Application in public transportation, automobiles, or bicycles for intelligent control solutions.
By using energy harvesting technologies, businesses and households can not only reduce their operating costs but also actively contribute to environmental protection. The maintenance-free, battery-free radio switches from ZF offer a flexible and durable solution for industrial and building automation. With these technologies, ZF is setting new standards for a sustainable future and enabling intelligent, energy-independent systems for numerous application areas.
