The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Topics such as e-mobility, increasing digitalization, artificial intelligence and supply chain are playing an ever greater role.
Electric Vehicle Expo @Automechanika hosted by CCPIT-Auto
Chinese manufacturers of electric vehicles will be exhibiting in Hall 12.1. Trade visitors will have the opportunity to get to know the manufacturers and explore opportunities for cooperation.
Under the motto "Experience. Utilize. Connect.", the test and experience course on the Agora open-air site invites visitors to try out vehicles with alternative drive systems, including the latest e-car models from BYD and Volkswagen. Discover also innovative future solutions such as e-charging systems, storage technology and batteries, alternative fuels, petrol station infrastructure and photovoltaics live. One highlight is an e-offroad vehicle with innovative drive technology that has set a world record: powered exclusively by solar power, it has made it to the highest volcano on earth.
A varied stage programme will provide additional inspiration.
"We would like to introduce BYD's electric vehicles to all interested participants. It will give visitors the opportunity to learn about our unique electric vehicle innovations, state-of-the-art LFP battery technology and highly efficient dual mode hybrid technology."
"Elexon will be showcasing intelligent and efficient charging solutions for all types of vehicles with the aim of supporting decarbonization. Sustainable, economically attractive charging solutions with 3.7 to 700 kW (AC and DC) for cars, vans and truck fleets. Experience the outstanding ergonomics and design of elexon's chargers live."
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Emotion-Days powered by Volkswagen
Automobil in the Future Mobility Park in the outdoor area
The Emotion Days are coming to Automechanika. Discover and experience new technologies on the outdoor area Agora: Anyone who would like to test drive the latest models and discover new technologies is cordially invited.
“This year's Emotion Days will come to an end at Automechanika in Frankfurt. We want to present our latest models and their technical specifications to an international audience of trade and workshop professionals and have the opportunity to attract a great deal of attention during the five days of the trade fair. The Future Mobility Park in the outdoor area offers ideal conditions, both for professional dialogue with automotive professionals from all over the world and for the odd test drive outside." Lutz Kothe, Head of Marketing Volkswagen Germany
E-Commerce
For the second time, eBay Motors is presenting itself together with partners in the E-Commerce Networking Lounge hosted by eBay Motors
E-commerce in the automotive aftermarket is growing. More and more companies are turning to digital solutions to optimise their procurement processes. Digital platforms are attractive for manufacturers, wholesalers and workshops alike: they not only simplify order processing, but also help to reduce costs and optimise warehousing.
In the E-Commerce Lounge hosted by eBay Motors in the Festhalle, you will find various players from the online retail and e-commerce sector. As part of the lecture programme, you will learn from experts how to get started in online retail or how to optimise existing activities. Current trends such as D2C (direct-to-consumer), remanufacturing and process automation will also be presented and discussed.
Seminar on 3D printing
With 3D printing, customised spare parts can be produced quickly and cost-effectively to meet the specific requirements of different vehicle models and individual customer requests.
At the Discover3DPrinting seminar on 11 and 12 September you can find out how you can use additive manufacturing processes successfully:
What is behind 3D printing and additive manufacturing?
Is 3D printing suitable for your production?
What opportunities does 3D printing offer your company?
What are the challenges and success stories?
How can you introduce 3D printing in your company?
Find out everything you need to know from experts from the ACAM Aachen Centre for Additive Manufacturing. The seminar is aimed specifically at beginners who are looking for practical insights and specific fields of action. You can also discover successful application examples from the automotive industry in areas such as design, product development, repair and maintenance as well as personalised product design.
When: 11 & 12 September, 10-12 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. Where: Room ‘Facette’ on the Via level of Hall 3
Supply Chain Management: Future of the Automotive Aftermarket
Structural change in the mobility and automotive industry and also in the aftermarket is progressing rapidly, influenced by changes in procurement and sales markets, new technologies and competitors. This affects all suppliers and users of spare parts, trade, service and repair, as the availability of spare parts and service quality is crucial for competition. Traditional supply relationships are under pressure and require adjustments. Digitalisation, automation, new services and innovative business models offer solutions based on the principles of GREEN, LEAN and SMART.
Fightclub #AMF24: Man against AI
Together with its partner LogisticNetwork Consultants, Automechanika is organising so-called fight clubs: man versus machine (robot/AI with speech recognition).
"With high-quality lamps and lights for the aftermarket, we want to ensure greater safety on the roads and make the benefits of LED technology accessible to everyone. We also rely on artificial intelligence, as we do for supply chain optimization."
"We are incorporating the technological changes, e.g. the electrification of automobiles, into our software solutions and offer real added value through telematics data, for example. For us, the essential innovation lies in connecting all technologies and using artificial intelligence to simplify and accelerate processes.”
"With a new Sustainability Concept, we are helping repair businesses to operate profitably in the long term: with efficient processes, energy-saving products and digital tools, they can significantly increase their profitability and at the same time make a contribution to greater sustainability."
“The automotive industry has never stood still, but is changing at a rapid pace every year and we are keeping up with this change. Our tools are becoming lighter and we also offer innovative software solutions.”
“As all newly registered vehicles will be equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) from April 2024, workshops will increasingly have to calibrate ADAS systems. Together with our partner AUTEL, we offer the expertise as well as online and offline diagnostics and corresponding calibration systems. This enables workshops to carry out the calibration themselves and eliminates the need for transport to other companies.”
“In the collision repair industry, innovation is the driving force of transformation. At Axalta we always strive to help our customers to work smarter and more efficiently, paving the road to a more profitable and sustainable future. For example, we recently introduced a fully automated and hands-free mixing machine for the automotive refinish industry.”
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).
