ZF Launches cubiX Tuner to Automate Chassis Calibration for Software-Defined Vehicles

ZF Launches cubiX Tuner to Automate Chassis Calibration for Software-Defined Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) ZF’s new cubiX Tuner automates the calibration of multi-actuator chassis systems—brakes, steering, dampers, and drive—using AI-driven algorithms and an intuitive interface. Engineers input desired handling characteristics, and the tool automatically computes and writes tuning maps to the ECU, supporting rapid virtual validation and on-vehicle fine-tuning via a companion mobile app. By consolidating thousands of parameter interdependencies and reducing track testing, cubiX Tuner expedites development, cuts costs, and empowers OEMs to deliver distinct driving experiences across diverse vehicle platforms.

(PRESS RELEASE) FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 11-Jul-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF has introduced cubiX Tuner, a breakthrough software tool that streamlines and accelerates chassis calibration for software-defined vehicles. By automatically mapping the complex interdependencies among brakes, steering, damping, and drive actuators, cubiX Tuner lets OEMs imprint their unique “brand DNA” onto the vehicle’s dynamics in just a few clicks. This AI-powered, cloud-integrated solution slashes development time, reduces costs, and simplifies ECU tuning—whether on a PC or via a mobile app in-vehicle.

At the core of cubiX Tuner is an intuitive interface where engineers specify desired handling traits—such as steering angle during cornering—and the tool instantaneously generates the necessary tuning map, deploying it directly to the ECU. Leveraging ZF’s decades of chassis expertise combined with surrogate modeling and machine-learning algorithms, cubiX Tuner automates thousands of parameter calculations while still allowing expert users to dive into fine-tuning if needed. OEMs can validate changes virtually before applying them on-track, minimizing test drives and enabling rapid “before-and-after” comparisons.

Available in a full PC-based version and a Lite mobile app (compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), cubiX Tuner offers cloud-based data backup and offline AI optimization—unleashing the full potential of the software-defined chassis across multiple drive configurations.

About ZF
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and startup companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments
such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.

With some 161,600 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €41.4 billion in fiscal year 2024. The company operates 161 production locations in 30 countries.

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Media Contacts:

Martin Ehrenfeuchter, Press Spokesman Chassis Technology,
Phone: +49 7541 77 963 248; e-mail: martin.ehrenfeuchter@zf.com

Florian Tausch, Head of Communication Division Chassis Solutions,
Phone: + +49 5474 60 2190; e-mail: florian.tausch@zf.com

SOURCE: ZF