The business of automotive workshops is changing rapidly. Those who want to stay up to date can take part in a range of further training courses at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 and expand their personal network with other professionals.
Body & Paint Seminars in Hall 11.0
Automotive professionals can learn more at free practice-oriented seminars from renowned body & paint companies. Located in Hall 11.0 for the first time, the one- to three-hour seminars are offered in German and English and cover topics such as working on high-voltage and fuel cell vehicles, repair cost calculation with AI, painting & digitalization, finishing & polishing technology, ADAS calibration and diagnosis of on-board electronics. There will also be live painting in a Saicozero paint cabin on the outdoor area in front of Hall 11.
Collision Talk
Paint Session on Wednesday: Driving Transformation In Preparation And Refinish
Colour is the first thing we notice on a new car and the paint finish is the first thing we look at on a repaired one. Michel Malik, CEO of Bodyshop News International, talks to global leaders to see how they are driving transformation with new product and process innovations.
Body session on Thursday: Innovations Reshaping Body Repair Forever
New vehicle designs and technologies are changing repairability and capability across the world. Hear leading equipment and product manufacturers explain how their latest innovations are reshaping vehicle repair today.
Truck Competence training "Driver assistance Systems"
The technology in modern commercial vehicles is developing rapidly. Driver assistance systems in particular are becoming better and better - but also more complex. This year, Automechanika Frankfurt is once again making interested commercial vehicle professionals fit for the future with the exclusive and free Truck Competence training workshop "Radar and camera-based driver assistance systems in everyday workshop operations".
Classic Car Business: International networking now in Hall 11.1
Under the motto "Where Passion meets Business", this year's Automechanika has a lot to offer as part of the trade fair: a new networking format for classic car professionals and enthusiasts with its own vintage lounge, exciting panels and presentations on trend topics of the industry, and the first "Rhein-Main-Klassik" rally, which will stop off at the exhibition grounds with 100 vehicles. Interested workshops who want to take the business seriously are cordially invited to become part of this network and gain exciting insights into topics such as online parts procurement, processes and recruiting.
If you would like to get to know some classic car professionals in advance, you can listen to the new Automechanika Classic Car podcast series from the end of March.
Detailing: Full programme in Hall 12.0
While the market for vehicle preperation is growing, the detailing programme at Automechanika is also expanding. In addition to leading manufacturers such as 3M, Koch Chemie, Labocosmetica, Lederzentrum and Sonax, the International Detailing Association (IDA) will be offering a certification course for detailers, the "Autolackaffen" will be presenting detailing products in action in the DIY area and panel discussions will invite visitors to share their knowledge with other industry experts.
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Automechanika Academy: Develop your skills now!
The range of topics covered at Automechanika is also reflected on the Academy stages. Spread across the entire exhibition centre, they offer further training opportunities on various key topics. These stages are of particular interest to automotive professionals: Academy Hall 8.0 on repairs and diagnostics, Academy Hall 11.1 on body, paint and classic cars, Academy Hall 12.0 on car wash, care and detailing.
Future Mobility Workshop 4.0: Innovation showcase for the workshop in Hall 9.0
In the Future Mobility Workshop 4.0 area, you can interactively experience future technologies for the workshop and gain an insight into your future business. The focus will be on topics such as artificial intelligence and robotics, extended reality (XR), automation and digitalisation. The special show is organized in close cooperation with the German association Zentralverband Deutsches Kraftfahrzeuggewerbe and the the Future Workshop 4.0 of the Institute for Automotive industry (Institut für Automobilwirtschaft).