Autopromotec Conference makes a comeback in June: a two day forum with leading representatives of the automotive industry to review the rapid changes affecting the whole sector and the trends that will soon impact the aftermarket
 

Increasingly automated companies, algorithms able to gather and process data in fractions of a second, Internet of Things and robotics: will the new technological era create job opportunities or eliminate them altogether? Just as with the first industrial revolution, the industry’s concerns appear to be much the same. The answer lies in the ability to manage changes.
 

Additive Manufacturing techniques are a growing part of most industrial productions. The automotive world has grasped it’s economic potential and launched several experimental projects.

The CEO, Tim Cook, restated the point in a recent interview with Bloomberg: for the first time Apple’s leading figure spoke about the company’s projects in the automotive field. In fact Mr. Cook depicted the industry in the following terms: “We view it as the mother of all AI projects and probably the most challenging to work on”.

The first few models could be unveiled already as early as the end of this year thanks to projects financed by innovative companies. The automotive sector though, has no intention of taking a back seat and is trying to get into this business. But for now unsuitable infrastructures, safety risks and the absence of dedicated regulations are clipping the wings of these “flying machines”.

Autopromotec recently became the stage for lively debates on telematics, vehicle control and data flow during the conference: "Vehicle information: access denied ?!". Industry associations focused on the importance of ensuring direct access to vehicle diagnostic data and the risks facing the entire industry.
 

Visitors have been invited to sign up online so as not to miss the opportunity to see firsthand the workshop of the future, thanks to a virtual display set up in Hall 30.

Not just communication between vehicles but also between them and the surrounding world. Wi-Fi networks accessible on the roads, 5G technologies, smart road signs and traffic lights are all elements that will enable the digital transformation of mobility. The first step of this change will be operational as of 2019. But where do we stand at the moment?

According to a research published by Information Trends, in 2032 vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells could amount to as many as 22.2 million. But reaching these volumes will largely depend on investments in innovation and technologies aimed at breaking down the production costs of hydrogen and create a capillary network of refueling stations.

In Hall 30, a virtual journey turns the spotlight on the repairs of tomorrow. An exclusive preview reflecting the profound changes that are redefining the car and the way it interacts with the outside world, with new technologies that will require independent workshops to make a significant leap in their mindsets to remain competitive.