These products were selected by the 17-member jury and have been awarded the coveted Innovation Award.
Sustainable Drive Solutions
Borg Automotive A/S
Remanufactured eDrive Motor
Hall 3.0, G51
BORG Automotive has developed a remanufacturing process for eDrive motors, realizing multiple product samples from two different car makers. This process represents an innovation for the aftermarket as it is realized from an independent remanufacturer and will serve EV with high quality parts.
Data, Connectivity & Cybersecurity
Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH
WESP CV powered by Knorr-Bremse - Benchmarking System for Commercial Vehicle Workshops
Hall 3.0, E91 + G98
WESP CV is a secure data and analytics platform for commercial vehicle workshops. It connects existing workshop systems, standardizes operational data, and benchmarks performance against the market. The solution enables transparent, data-driven decisions while ensuring confidentiality, cybersecurity, and reliable digital connectivity.
Smart Workshop & Service Solutions
MAHA SE & Co. KG
MAIA
Hall 8.0, C06 + C07
Hall 11.0, C11
Open Air F10, K30
MAIA is a fully autonomous vehicle inspection robot for workshops. Body scan with AI damage detection and cost calculation, headlight measurement, contactless wheel alignment and tire inspection - all in one run, without infrastructure.
Advanced Parts & Vehicle Technologies
MEYLE AG
MEYLE HD brake disc
Hall 4.0, D41
MEYLE HD brake disc with wear protection and long-term corrosion protection. Reduced wear and improved corrosion protection across the entire brake disc ensure longer durability and fewer brake emissions. Ecological, economical and available for the aftermarket – not only for OE applications.
Body & Paint
CARTEC Autotechnik Fuchs GmbH
SmartBoxBlower Auto Pilot
Hall 11.1, D59
The SmartBoxBlower Auto Pilot automates bumper paint preparation. Thanks to patented OscilloMotion technology it guarantees perfect results – even on complex contours. The system impresses with intuitive controls that require no specialist expertise.
Car Care, Cleaning & Detailing
POLYTOP GmbH
BLUE LINE® Series
Hall 12.0, B90 + D81K
The BLUE LINE® series enables vehicle washing without the use of drinking water in car washes and car wash tunnels equipped with biological wastewater treatment systems.
Smart Accessories & Lifestyle
GEN-Y Hitch
GEN-Y PHANTOM-XT
Hall 3.1, F93D
The GEN-Y Hitch Phantom-XT is a fully adjustable drop hitch featuring built-in TORSION-FLEX technology that absorbs road shock and can provide up to a 90% smoother towing experience while protecting your trailer and cargo. Designed for 2" receivers, it includes a dual-ball mount and is rated for up to 10,000 lbs towing capacity with 1,000 lbs tongue weight, making it a durable and versatile option for everyday towing.
Commercial Vehicle & Fleet Innovation
SKF GmbH
Save Fuel with SKF Wheel Bearings for Commercial Vehicle
Hall 3.0, B85
SKF Wheel Bearings for Commercial Vehicles helps use less fuel by reducing friction in the wheel end. That means lower running costs (less fuel consumption) and less CO₂, without compromising on premium bearing quality.
AI Solutions & Digitalisation
Robert Bosch GmbH, Mobility Aftermarket
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ESI[tronic] AI Assistant
Hall 9.0, A05 + A06 + A15 + A16 + B01
Hall 11.0, E37
The integration of the new ESI[tronic] AI assistant brings together the worlds of artificial intelligence and the automotive expertise Bosch has built up over years. Troubleshooting and repair processes are accelerated by an AI-based, chatbot-like search across Bosch's entire internal knowledge base and experience, as well as global expertise. For mechanics, this means fact-based AI support with a significant reduction in troubleshooting and document search times.
Circular Economy & Remanufacturing
rema.germany GmbH
REMA Digital Return & Core Intelligence System (RMS)
Hall 6.1, C27
REMA Digital Return & Core Intelligence System digitises the return and inspection of used parts for remanufacturing. Returns are captured centrally via EDI, managed as containers and checked via guided tablet workflows with photo documentation. Multilingual decisions and reporting reduce disputes/transports and increase reuse.
Green Award
Autocraft Solutions Group Limited
Autocraft REVIVE® EV Battery Workshops - repair and remanufacture of electric vehicle (HV) batteries for return into vehicles
Hall 9.0, A83
Autocraft’s REVIVE® EV Battery Workshops remanufacture EV batteries for return to vehicles, supporting OEMs in warranty and strengthening consumer confidence post warranty & used market. By repairing rather than replacing packs, REVIVE® delivers major cost savings and significant environmental benefits, helping the industry cut waste and accelerate progress toward net zero.