Aftermarket Magazine September 2024

Preview: Frankfurt Automechanika 52 www.aftermarketonline.net SEPTEMBER 2024 including electrically powered, digitally connected, and automated mobility solutions.” Schüler said Schaeffler’s integration of Vitesco Technologies is an important step in the transformation to VLS — with the portfolio including key technologies for the electrification of the powertrain. Highlights will include the NOx Sensor from Vitesco, which precisely and continuously measures the nitrogen concentration in the exhaust gas of diesel vehicles. Repairify highlights ADAS Repairify will be demonstrating its advanced vehicle diagnostic and calibration technology in hall 9.0/ stand D36, spearheaded by its asTech Digital ADAS Calibration Unit. With all new vehicles fitted with a variety of ADAS features, there are considerable opportunities for all repairers, whether they are collision, glass or mechanical, to utilise Repairify’s suite of diagnostic and ADAS solutions. Vehicles have featured ADAS functions for several years now and those that would have gone into the franchised network for the first three or four years are appearing within independent dealers — presenting a significant business opportunity for shops to generate new revenue streams from ADAS calibration, new parts programming, module programming, and diagnosis of complex issues. Repairify said asTech Digital ADAS includes everything needed for a repairer to get started, with ADAS camera, radar, and lidar calibrations. Technicians have peace of mind knowing that they are covered by Repairify’s global insurance policy, while using OEM tools and following OEM methods. Phil Peace, international MD of Repairify, said: “Repairify continues to expand operations across Europe, reinforcing our global presence. Automechanika is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate our knowledge, technology and expertise.” ZF Aftermarket focused on future ZF Aftermarket will be promoting its newest products and solutions designed to enhance the operations of professionals that support the ecosystem. Located in the Forum, ZF said it will host a marketplace-like environment including specific areas for distributors, workshops and fleets. There will also be a ‘heritage area’ focused on ZF’s innovation and partnerships. Meanwhile, the ‘hands-on area’ will feature live training sessions and product demonstrations. Philippe Colpron, head of ZF Aftermarket, said: “Automechanika Frankfurt is the perfect place to discuss with our customers and partners from around the world how we will navigate rapid industry changes and technological advancements together.” ZF is also set to premier its ‘[pro] Manager’, designed to take its customer relationships into the digital world, as well as introducing Sachs Air Struts, and celebrating the 40th anniversary of its workshop concepts. ZF said [pro]Manager improves the customer journey through automated customer communication from the workshop to car owners and order processing. BorgWarner unveils new look Timing chains, friction plates, mechatronic modules for dual clutches and inverters will be among latest products featured in hall 3/ booth A11 by BorgWarner. “As the world’s leading aftermarket trade fair, Automechanika Frankfurt is the perfect platform for us to showcase BorgWarner’s new company logo and latest aftermarket solutions as well as our market-leading turbochargers and exhaust gas recirculation solutions,” said Michael Boe, aftermarket vice-president and general manager for BorgWarner Turbos and Thermal Technologies. The company’s lineup at this year’s show also includes a range of turbocharger solutions, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency across various vehicle types, as well as exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves and coolers, helping reduce harmful emissions and enhance engine efficiency. BorgWarner will also present its ignition technologies, advanced transmission solutions and thermal management products such as high voltage coolant heaters and cooling fans. The company said sustainability plays a vital role, not just in reducing emissions, waste and materials by remanufacturing turbochargers and EGR valves, but also buying carbon neutral certificates since 2021 for all product transportation and shipments to compensate for CO2 emissions at its aftermarket headquarters. DENSO is back! After an absence of six years, OE manufacturer and system supplier DENSO will return to Frankfurt, represented by its European aftermarket division DENSO Aftermarket Europe has a longstanding relationship with Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH /Petra Welzel Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH /Petra Welzel

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