ZF has strengthened its automotive software business by acquiring a 5% stake in software company Apex.AI.

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology.

In addition to the financial support, ZF will also develop software solutions based on the Apex.OS meta-operating system.

“Based on the Apex.OS, we can offer our customers an additional ZF Middleware option,” said Nico Hartmann, head of the ZF Global Software Center. “

“This solution is certified to the highest standards of functional safety for passenger cars and commercial vehicles,” he said.

“Thus, we offer our customers an alternative to Autosar Adaptive.”