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FORVIA HELLA at Automechanika 2026
From September 8 to 12, in Frankfurt, the collaborative showcase will debut Hella Gutmann premium diagnostics alongside expanded thermal management and lighting portfolios to boost productivity and efficiency for independent automotive workshops.
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HELLA, a developer of original equipment (OE) automotive components, and Hella Gutmann Solutions, a specialist in workshop diagnostic equipment, have unified their respective technologies. This cooperation addresses the increasing complexity of modern vehicle architectures, which requires precise alignment between diagnostic software and replacement hardware. By linking diagnostic data directly with component specifications, the partnership eliminates manual lookup errors and minimizes equipment downtime during vehicle servicing.
Automated diagnostic workflow and hardware calibration
The core technical implementation involves a new generation of diagnostic units developed by Hella Gutmann Solutions. This system replaces traditional manual diagnostic sequences with a guided, structured process managed by automated workflows. The diagnostic software interfaces directly with HELLA’s technical database to provide real-time repair instructions based on active error codes.
Beyond software integration, the companies have updated hardware systems to meet revised regulatory frameworks:
- Emissions Analysis: New hardware modules allow workshops to perform exhaust gas testing in compliance with updated legal guidelines.
- Headlight Calibration: A new SEG series digital beam setter allows precise adjustment of complex optical systems, including matrix LED installations.
Portfolio expansion and digital infrastructure integration
The unified ecosystem connects vehicle diagnostics to high-performance logistics and an expanded spare parts catalogue. This integration ensures that when a component failure is identified by the diagnostic software, the correct OE-compliant replacement part is indexed immediately.
HELLA has expanded its hardware components across several technical segments to support this digital workflow:
The unified ecosystem connects vehicle diagnostics to high-performance logistics and an expanded spare parts catalogue. This integration ensures that when a component failure is identified by the diagnostic software, the correct OE-compliant replacement part is indexed immediately.
HELLA has expanded its hardware components across several technical segments to support this digital workflow:
- Thermal Management: Eleven new product categories have been added to increase fleet coverage.
- Filtration Systems: A global filter program has been extended to include commercial vehicle applications.
- Braking and Electronics: New components for heavy-duty commercial vehicles complement the existing passenger car portfolio, ensuring compatibility with modern electronic braking systems.
Implementation and industrial validation
The integrated system architecture, components, and calibration tools will be demonstrated at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, from 8 to 12 September 2026. The deployment demonstrates how structured data exchange between diagnostic hardware and component manufacturers stabilizes workshop processes and increases overall service throughput.
Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.
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The integrated system architecture, components, and calibration tools will be demonstrated at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, from 8 to 12 September 2026. The deployment demonstrates how structured data exchange between diagnostic hardware and component manufacturers stabilizes workshop processes and increases overall service throughput.
Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.
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