Showing how garages can move from being normal repair businesses to smart mobility service providers will be one of the main themes of the ZF Aftermarket stand at Automechanika Frankfurt 2018.  The Aftermarket Division of ZF will not only present world premieres like an innovative new brake pad for electric vehicles, but also compelling expertise regarding new drive concepts and service offers to digitalize workshop businesses.

Dr. Ulrich Walz, head of Product & Market at ZF Aftermarket, explains: "As a ZF division we are involved in developing automotive technology at an early stage. Whether autonomous taxis, electrically powered buses or the cross-linking of different modes of transport, ZF solutions guide the new mobility and advance its technologies. The Group's motto: "see. think. act." also determines our actions in the aftermarket. We can see which direction the market is moving which lets us proactively conceptualise and implement new solution approaches for products and services."

Highlights at the ZF stand will include:

Electric Blue for electric vehicles; ZF's TRW brand will premiere a new generation of brake pads for electric vehicles which reduces braking noise inside the vehicle. In addition to improved noise quality, the combination of the bespoke  brake pad material and blue shims emits up to 45 percent less particulate emissions during the braking process. The brake pads will be available for the 15 most popular electric vehicles by September 2018, and by the end of the year 97 percent of the European passenger car parc will be covered.

The e.GO Mover; The result of a joint venture e.GO Moove GmbH, this is an innovative electrically powered and self-driving ‘mover’ for people and goods. The new prototype will be on display.

e-learning modules; ZF will be demonstrating its online training offer which will include new high-voltage training courses.

ZF [pro]Tech workshop concept; The team will be on hand to show how this programme is helping workshop partners in  add value to their business. 

Smart solutions; ZF will be showing it latest connectivity solutions based on an open connectivity platform and therefore independent from vehicle manufacturers. This uses a simple OBD dongle to  collect and transfer the data.

Mechanic Games; Visitors can try their hand at various games at the AGORA outdoor area located in front of Halls 2, 3 and 4. A big attraction here will be the e.GO-karts.

The ZF stand at Automechanika Frankfurt is located at A91 in Hall 3.